Our domain registration price includes all domain registry fees. For .ca domains, this means all CIRA registration fees. For all other domain types (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz) this means all ICANN registration fees. There are absolutely no hidden fees. Your domain name is registered fully and immediately for the entire registration period that you select.

With every domain registration at Register.ca , you get:

Domains are registered on a first come first served basis. The first and most important step is to come up with a good domain name or names to register. Check out our Domain Registration Strategy page for valuable advice on how to select a good domain name. Once you have decided on your name, the first step is to check the availability. Enter the domain name on our Registration page. Our system will determine if the domain name is available, and guide you through the rest of the registration proccess.

There are two main ways to transfer ownership of a domain name: Registrar Transfer and Registrant Transfer. The procedure for each transfer depends on the type of domain name. When you submit any transfer order on our website, your transfer request must be confirmed. This is why you should always ensure that the current Administrative Contact email address for your domain name is a valid, working email address. You may use our whois service to view the information that is currently listed about your domain name. All of our domain transfer options are located on the Transfer page.

Registrar Transfer
A Registrar is a company that provides domain name registration services. When you perform a Registrar Transfer, you are in effect moving your domain name from one company to Register.ca . A successful Registrar Transfer will extend the period of your domain's registration by one year (from its current expiration date). To perform a Registrar transfer, select "Transfer" from the main menu. On the transfer page, select the option that corresponds to your domain type (.ca, or other). The first step will be to check that the domain is available for Transfer. If it is, you will be allowed to continue and add it to your shopping cart. At the end of the process, your Registrar Transfer request will be submitted. You should keep an eye on your Administrative Contact email address for confirmation email instructions.

Registrant Transfer
With a Registrant Transfer, you are changing the current holder of a domain name. This may be because you want to change the contact information, consolidate multiple .ca domains into one registrant account, or move the domain to a new holder. For .ca domain names, a Registrant transfer will move the domain name into the gaining Registrant account and renew the domain name for one year. For all other domain names (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz), changing domain holder information is a free service that you can perform at any time. Simply go to your Domains page, select the domain you would like to modify, and click "Edit Domain Contact Information".

When you are registering a new domain name, you will be provided with the opportunity to add a hosting package. However, if you are not registering a new domain name, then you can visit your Shopping Cart at any time to purchase web hosting and other services. Once you are in your shopping cart, select the hosting package or service that you would like to purchase. Then simply specify the domain name you would like to apply this new service to, and click the add button. Once you have selected all of the services you desire, click the "Check Out" button to complete your order.

Web Hosting services can also be ordered directly from our Web Hosting page, while other addons can be ordered through our Web Hosting Addons page. Also, be sure to check out our Specials page for our special web hosting offers.

A Registrant is the person or company in whose name Ca Domain Name is registered. Click here to see a full listing and description of all Registrant legal types.

Yes, you can create a new Registrant account for free at any time. Simply login and select My Registrants from your menu. Then click the Create a New Registrant link to begin. After you submit the request, you will be sent an e-mail and asked to complete the process through the CIRA website.

Domains are registered on a first come first served basis. The first and most important step is to come up with a good domain name or names to register. Check out our Domain Registration Strategy page for valuable advice on how to select a good domain name. Once you have decided on your name, the first step is to check the availability. Enter the domain name on our Registration page. Our system will determine if the domain name is available, and guide you through the rest of the registration proccess.

The first step of any registration process is determining whether the domain is available. When you begin a new Registration, simply enter the domain name you are interested in on our Register page. Our system will check if the domain name is available and walk you through the rest of the registration process. You can also use our whois service at any time to check whether a domain name has been regsitered.

Yes. Your domain name can be transferred to another Registrar company at any time. There is no hidden fee for transferring away from Register.ca , and you will not lose any time off of the registration period. If you wish to transfer a .ca domain name, make sure that your Administrative Contact email address is working before you submit your transfer. If you wish to transfer any other domain type, ensure that your domain is not currently suspended or locked before you submit your transfer.

For .ca registrations, CIRA will review each completed application for registration and determine whether to accept or reject the application in accordance with CIRA’s rules and policies of the CA Domain and sub-domains in force at the time of the receipt of the completed application. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, in accordance with the Registration rules.

For all other domain name registrations (.com, .net, .org, .biz, .info), once you have filled out the registration information accurately, and supplied credit card information, your domain name is approved.

Yes, when you register a domain name with Register.ca it is registered in realtime for the full period of registration. (Some registrars register your domain for 1 year and renew it every year for the registered period).

No, we do not charge any exit fees. You can transfer your domain from us to any other registrar with no charge from Register.ca.

No, you must renew your domain when it nears the date of expiration. As a courtesy to our clients, we send an email reminder to the Administrative Contact email address prior to a domain's expiration.

When your domain is nearing the date of renewal (ex. 11 months after you have registered it for one year), the administrative contact will receive email notifications. You can easily renew your domain with the online real-time service we provide. Since notifications are sent to the admin contact e-mail, it is very important to keep this updated with a valid e-mail address.

At Register.ca we take pride in the level of service that we provide to our customers. All Register.ca domain name registrations are done in realtime and can be completed in a few minutes with our user-friendly registration system. Once you have registered a domain name, the ability to control and manage it is your prime concern. Register.ca provides an easy and powerful online interface to manage your domains in realtime. You can register multiple domain names of any type, create multiple registrant accounts, perform renewals and transfers, and manage any aspect of your domain names all with a single profile. This means you only have to keep track of a single username and password for all of your domain names. Technical support is available 24-7 via e-mail and is also available by phone during business hours.

Register.ca provides:

• Realtime domain registration
• Realtime modification and updates
• Realtime control over your account
• User-friendly Web Interface
• Multiple Domains and Registrants under a single profile
• Complete Website Solutions (webhosting, web development, technical support, website design, maintenance)

Register.ca can be your one-stop solution for your website. Not only do we provide domain name registration services. We also provide fast, reliable, and affordable web hosting, e-commerce solutions, and web design and development. For each service that you require, technical support is included. If you are interested in a complete solution, please contact us. It often makes sense to deal with just one company for domain name registration and web hosting. When you have a company as reliable as Register.ca , why not put our high standards of quality, performance, and professionalism to work for your website?

There are no hidden costs: No Credit Card processing fee, No administrative fee, No CIRA or ICANN registration fee on top, nor any other fees other Registrars may charge you. By law we are required to charge GST on all orders.

Register.ca always wants to provide more value to our new domain name customers. Check out our Specials section for more details.

Yes, your domain is registered immediately for the entire registration period. We do NOT, as some other Registrars do, register your domain for one year, renewing it every year for the duration of this period.

At Register.ca you can register the following domain types:

.ca .com .net .org .info .biz

Click here to begin registration.

In this step, you are asked to select your new domain name. When you enter your domain name, our system will determine its availability. If the domain is available to be registered, you can continue to Step 2.

The Registrant is the holder of the domain name. It contains the contact information for the domain, and specifies who has authority over it.

For .ca domain names, there are two options. You can select an existing registrant account that you have already used to register a Ca domain name or you can create a new registrant account. You can have as many CIRA registrant accounts as you want in your Register.ca user account. You can use a registrant account that you have used with another registrar other than Register.ca

For all other domain names, the registrant information is unique to each domain name. For example, changing the contact information for one domain name will have no effect on the information stored about your other domains.

In this step, you can select what you would like to do with your domain name. We have a variety of hosting packages to select from depending on the features, resources, and other requirements of your website. Whether you want to setup email addresses at your domain name, create a large business website or e commerce website, or anywhere in between, our hosting services can accomodate any requirement. All of our hosting plans are hosted on industry standard technology with superior speeds, unparalleled uptime, and professional support. If you do not wish to host your website with us at this time, simply select "No Thanks" at the bottom of this page.

If you are hosting your website with us, or if you have selected any of our additional domain features, you should simply accept the default information that is listed here. If you have decided to host your domain name with another company, you can place their name server information into this form. If you do not intend to host your domain name at this time, it is recommended that you keep the default information entered. You can return to our website at any time to change the DNS Information for your domain name. This is a free service.

Your Register.ca Profile helps you manage all aspects of your domain names. You can have as many domain names and Registrant accounts as you like in your profile. You can also add new domain names to your profiel at any time either through new registrations or transfers from other registrars. Your profile is a convenient way to keep track of all your domain names with a single username and password.

Once you have logged into your profile, you are given the option to Transfer to Register.ca . Select Transfer Registrar. Enter the domain you wish to transfer to Register.ca . For .ca domain names you have the option to transfer all the domains registered under your Registrant ID. You also have the option to transfer all your domains from a certain other Registrar.

To transfer your domain to a different Registrant, visit our Transfer page. Transferring a .ca domain name to a different Registrant account will also automatically renew the domain name for one year. If you wish to change the registrant information for any other domain type (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz), you can do this at any time free of charge. Just visit the My Domains section and select the domain name in question. Once you have selected it, click on "Edit Domain Contact Information" to change any contact information listed about your domain name.

After you log into your profile, click on My Account. Here you are given the option to change your password. You will be asked for your existing password to change your password.

CIRA assigns each new Registrant Account with an ID. You need a Registrant Account to register Ca domain names under. You can register multiple Ca domains under one CIRA Registrant Account.

Simply log in or create a new Register.ca profile, and select My Registrants. Then click on Create New Registrant. This creates a new CIRA Registrant Account WITHOUT registering any domain names. You can create a new CIRA Registrant Account when you register a new Ca domain name: In Step2 of the Registration process, you can create your new CIRA Registrant Account. Creation of a new Registrant Account without a domain name is free.

Log into your Register.ca Profile and click on My Domains. Your Existing registered domains will be listed. Click on the domain you wish to modify and then click Select. You will be able to modify DNS information and other information.

Your shopping cart is used to hold your domain, web hosting, and add-on orders until you are finished shopping and ready to check out. It is handy because your orders are all combined into one invoice at the checkout.

When you are registering a new domain name, you will be provided with the opportunity to add a hosting package. However, if you are not registering a new domain name, then you can visit your Shopping Cart at any time to purchase web hosting and other services. Once you are in your shopping cart, select the hosting package or service that you would like to purchase. Then simply specify the domain name you would like to apply this new service to, and click the add button. Once you have selected all of the services you desire, click the "Check Out" button to complete your order.

Web Hosting services can also be ordered directly from our Web Hosting page, while other addons can be ordered through our Web Hosting Addons page. Also, be sure to check out our Specials page for our special web hosting offers.

Log into your account and then click on My Domains. Click on the domain that you would like to renew, and click Select. You will be given a list of actions to perform on your domain name. Click "Renew this Domain" select the number of years, and add it to your shopping cart.

CA Domains become suspended for 30 days after their renewal date. Then they expire and have a status of TBR (To Be Released). This lasts for 12 hours and then the domains are available to be registered through a special registration process.

All other domains typically become suspended for 29 days after their renewal date. After this time, the domain may enter a REDEMPTION period for an unspecified amount of time. Once the REDEMPTION period ends, the domain is marked for delete, and is then released to the public.

If you want to register an expired domain, you can pre-register through us to take advantage of the domain's special registration process. When the domain expires, it has a status of TBR (To Be Released). This lasts for 12 hours and then it can be registered through a special registration process. You can pre-register through us to be able to register a TBR domain during this period. Once the domain passes through the special registration period (12 hours), it is available to be registered through the normal, real-time process.

Any qualifying individual or organization is able to register an unlimited number of Domain Names.

ca Domain Names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis, in accordance with the Registration rules, provided that all the conditions for registration as well as CIRA's rules are met.

CIRA has made available a dispute resolution process to address disputes between Domain Name Registrants as well as between Domain Name Registrants and those who claim trademarks and related rights. The dispute resolution process has taken into account the interests of Domain Name and trademark owners, as well as, Canada's intellectual property laws.

The Company or Person of the Registrant to whom the domain is registered is the legal "owner" of the domain. The Administrative Contact has full power and control over the domain, however. Critical changes and Domain registrar transfer can be made and approved by the Admin contact.
If there needs to be a major change to the registrant, such as the name of the company or person, a FAX with company letterhead needs to be sent to us at: 416-385-7765. The change will take 5-7 business days to complete. If the changes are many and critical, a transfer of registrant is best.

You need to create a profile to personalize the functionality of the website to you. You will be able to manage all your domains and registrants from your single profile.

No, a valid e-mail address is needed to be able to register domain names as well as receive important information updates and changes that you make to your domains and other services. Please verify your e-mail address twice before creating your profile. Keep your profile username and password in a safe place in case you lose access to your e-mail, you will still be able to access your account (as well as change your e-mail address under your profile)

Simply click on Login and then click Forgot Password. Enter your e-mail address (that you have used to create your profile). Your username and password will be sent to this e-mail account.

Changes to the DNS of your domain are made immediately on our real-time domain managing system. The changes take time to propagate through the DNS servers of the Internet. This process usually takes 24-48 hours after the change has been made. If after this time, your website still does not work, contact your web hosting company.

Changing your admin contact e-mail is considered a critical change. If you do not have your CIRA Account ID and password, you will need to submit your request via FAX. This manual change can take up to 7 business days. Please contact us for details.

You can submit a critical change update through our website but the change will not be done unless it is approved by the admin contact. The admin contact will receive an e-mail instructing them to log into CIRA.ca (They will need their CIRA AccountID and password). When they have approved the changes, the updates occur. If you do not have your CIRA Account ID and password, then you must submit a manual change request via fax. Please contact us for more informatioin about this manual change process.

CIRA is the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. It is a not-for-profit organization mandated to operate the Ca top-level domain.

CIRA became the official Ca Registry as of Nov. 2000.

Domain names are the familiar and easy to remember names used in lieu of the difficult to remember Internet Protocol (IP) address numbers. IP addresses are used to locate computers on the Internet.

A top-level domain is used to designate the type of organization or the country of origin. Generic top level designators are commonly three letter suffixes like .com, Net, .org, .edu. Country code top level domains are commonly two letter suffixes like .ca, .us, .uk, etc., as assigned by the United Nations.

.CA is the country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) designating Canada. .COM is the generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) designating Commercial. The policies and administration of the Ca Domain Name will be set by CIRA and governed by Canadian law. The gTLDs are managed in the United States under American law.

Easy Domain forwarding is the service of pointing your domain to an existing site or page on the internet. This way, when a user enters your domain name into their web browser, they are automatically taken to the existing website. Cloaking keeps the redirecting domain in the address bar so that users do not see that it is forwarded. It is often used in these two ways:

• You have another domain name hosted already
• You have a website or some webspace with your ISP but it has a long URL

In order for this domain forwarding service to work with your domain, your dns information must be correct

You must agree to the terms and conditions given when you sign up for the account.
These include:

• No violations of copyright information
• The domain cannot be forwarded to any illegal or pornographic sites.
• Violating any of the terms and conditions will result in the cancellation of forwarding service.

Some test domain names have been setup to show an example of the Easy Domain Forwarding with and without cloaking:

Easy Domain Forwarding without cloaking: http://register.ca/

Easy Domain Forwarding with cloaking: http://register.ca/