Registering a .CA domain is a little different than your typical domain extension. CIRA (the Canadian Internet Registration Authority) uses a system of registrant contacts that have to be created for a domain to be assigned before the domain can be registered. This is part of the registration process for .CA domains. Here’s a step […]
Registry Lock provides an extra layer of security for your domain at the Registry level. This added security eliminates a single point of failure to prevent domain hijacking, domain deletions (intentional or by accident), unwanted transfers, or any Whois modifications, including nameservers changes. Registry Lock is ideal for established brands or corporations, high traffic websites, […]
To register a .CA domain name, the registrant must meet CIRA’s [Canadian Internet Registration Authority, the .CA registry] strict rules and guidelines for Canadian presence. The following is the full document from CIRA’s website to view the Canadian Presence Requirements. You can view this document in PDF format by going here. Below the list of […]
What is TBR? TBR (to-be-released) is the last stage expired .CA domains go through before being released via general registration by the registry, CIRA (the Canadian Internet Registration Authority). Every Wednesday the registry releases domains through a TBR session (aka the drop), and accredited registrars can secure domains on a first-come-first-registered basis. If a registrar […]