Build your brand with a .ca domain
Why a .ca domain?
What is a .ca domain?
The .ca domain is the country code TLD for Canada, intended for individuals, businesses, and organizations with a Canadian presence. It’s widely used for local brands, services, and communities.
Who is a .ca domain for?
A .ca domain is ideal for Canadian businesses, local service providers, and professionals targeting customers in Canada. It suits organizations and personal brands that want to highlight a strong Canadian presence.
Why choose a .ca domain?
A .ca domain clearly signals a Canadian presence, helping visitors trust your site and recognize its market focus. It supports consistent branding across your website, email, and marketing as your organization develops.
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
How to get the best domain name
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.ca domain FAQs
What is a .ca domain?
.ca is Canada’s country-code top-level domain (ccTLD), managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). So, this domain extension is location-specific, and only Canada-based individuals or organizations can register .ca domains.
Who can use .ca domain?
.ca domain registrations are only available for individuals or organizations located in Canada. They have to meet the Canadian Presence Requirements to be eligible to register this domain name extension.
Some of the categories that classify eligible .ca domain name registrants include:
Is .com or .ca TLD better?
A .ca domain name is a better option for Canadian businesses. .ca TLD tells potential shoppers and search engines that your website is Canadian-owned, helping you reach the local community effectively. It also has more domains available than .com.
Meanwhile, the .com domain will be great if you plan to target an international audience or have no physical presence in Canada, as this extension is reserved for Canadian businesses and individuals.
Do you serve the Canadian and international markets? Registering both the .com and .ca is possible – if the domain is available – and you can easily redirect one to the other.
Are .ca domain names secure?
Yes, .ca domain names are secure and trusted by the Canadian internet community.
They’re one of the least abused extensions, with a “badness” score of 0.02, indicating that people rarely use Canadian domains to send spam or host malware. For comparison, the score for .com is 0.55 and .surf is 5.70. This means that most .ca websites are considered trustworthy and reliable.
How do I register a .ca domain name?
To get a .ca domain at Hostinger, ensure you’re eligible according to the Canadian Presence Requirements and check the domain availability using our domain checker.
Select the Add to cart button next to the domain, proceed to the shopping cart window, and finish the payment process. Your .ca domain registration will be complete and ready to use in no time.
How much do .ca domains cost?
The .ca domain price depends on the registrar. At Hostinger, a .ca domain registration and renewal cost £8.99. If you’ve registered this Canadian domain elsewhere, it’s possible to transfer it to our services for a {transferFee} fee.