.ca domain

The domain Canadians trust most

  • Free Wildcard SSL included
  • Shows Google your business is based in Canada
  • The only domain that's 100% Canadian
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.ca domains

.ca is where Canadian business belongs

Around since 1987, a .ca domain is still the most trusted way to show your business is Canadian.

Stand behind your Canadian business

Unlike .com, .ca is exclusively available to Canadian citizens, residents, and businesses. It’s verified by CIRA, Canada's internet authority, giving it a built-in badge of authenticity that no foreign competitor can claim.

Map of Canada with location pins and the domain cafelarue.ca with Canadian flag and .ca logo by CIRA.

A .ca domain that works harder for your business

Every .ca domain includes everything you need to get online and grow.

Easy DNS setup

Every plan includes Domain Connect, making third-party app setup fast and hassle-free.

10,000 subdomains

Organize your website your way with up to 10,000 subdomains (like news.mycompany.com) included with every domain.

Expert support

Got a question? Our award-winning support team is here around the clock to help.

SSL security

Protect your visitors and rank higher on Google with the free Wildcard SSL certificate included with your initial domain contract.

Click and connect

Connect your domain to any IONOS product, social media platform, or 110+ third-party services.

Domain lock

Transfer lock puts you in control, so no one can move your domain without your say-so.

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Your personal consultant

Not only do you get the latest AI tech, but you also get your own personal consultant to guide you every step of the way. 

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.

.ca domain — FAQs

The .ca extension is Canada's official country-code domain, first delegated in 1987 and now home to over 3 million active registrations. It signals to both visitors and search engines that your business is rooted in Canada — making it the go-to choice for Canadian businesses, organizations, and anyone who wants to build a credible local presence online.

.ca is exclusively reserved for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Canadian-registered organizations — a set of rules known as the Canadian Presence Requirements (CPR), managed by CIRA. That exclusivity is actually a selling point: a .ca domain carries a built-in signal of genuine Canadian presence that .com simply can't offer. You'll be asked to confirm your eligibility during registration.

Enter your desired name in the search bar at the top of this page. If it's available, follow the registration steps — the whole process takes just a few minutes. You'll need to confirm your Canadian presence during registration. If your first choice is taken, we'll suggest similar alternatives.

Yes. Google uses domain extensions as a geographic signal, and .ca tells its algorithm that your site is intended for Canadian users. This can strengthen your visibility in Canadian search results, particularly for location-specific queries — giving you an edge over competitors using generic .com addresses.

CIRA stands for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, the non-profit organization that manages the .ca registry on behalf of all Canadians. CIRA sets the policies that keep .ca Canadian, including the eligibility requirements every registrant must meet.

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