CIRA
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.ca is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Canada. Though it originated as a national domain, it's widely used around the world. It's operated by CIRA and has been available since 1987.
A .ca domain roots your brand in its community and helps local customers find and trust you.
.ca at a glance
| Registry operator | CIRA |
|---|---|
| Country / region | Canada |
| Launched | 1987 |
| WHOIS privacy | Not available for this TLD |
| International characters (IDN) | Supported |
| Registration term | 1–10 years |
| Redemption window | ~5 days |
| Restrictions | Canadian Presence |
| Typical use | Canadian Websites |
.ca domain FAQ
.ca is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Canada. Though it originated as a national domain, it's widely used around the world. It's operated by CIRA and has been available since 1987.
.ca registers for $11/yr and renews at $11/yr at ns6 — WHOIS privacy and DNS included at no extra cost.
.ca has some registration requirements: Canadian Presence. We'll flag anything you need during checkout.
The .ca registry doesn't support WHOIS privacy, so registrant details are public for this extension. We'll always tell you before you register.
You can register .ca for 1 to 10 years at a time, and turn on auto-renew so it never lapses.
After expiry there's a grace period to renew normally, then a redemption window of about 5 days where you can still recover it (a restore fee applies). Turn on auto-renew to avoid losing your .ca.
Yes — .ca supports internationalized domain names (IDNs), so you can register names with accented or non-Latin characters.
A .ca domain roots your brand in its community and helps local customers find and trust you.
Yes. Transferring a .ca to ns6 costs $11 and usually adds a year to your registration. You keep everything — we just become your registrar.
Every .ca domain includes free DNS hosting and email forwarding — point it anywhere and set up addresses like you@your-name.ca at no extra cost.
Your .ca is registered instantly and usually resolves within minutes of checkout.
ns6 gives you .ca at $11/yr with free WHOIS privacy, free DNS and no renewal games — the same clear price, year after year.