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Domain Pricing
| TDL | Min. Years | Register | Transfer | Renew |
| .com | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
| .net | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
| .org | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
| .ca | 1 | $15.95USD | $15.95USD | $15.95USD |
| .us | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
| .biz | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
| .info | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
| .name | 1 | $12.95USD | $12.95USD | $12.95USD |
 What is a domain name?A domain name is a Web address, such as yourdomain.com, that is linked to an IP address (which represents a physical point on the Internet). The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the governing body that coordinates links between IP addresses and domain names across the Internet, so you can find Web sites by entering domain names instead of IP addresses into your Web browser. For example, think of an IP address as an address for a house or business, such as the White House. The address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is comparable to an IP address, and the name you know it as, the White House, is comparable to a domain name. A domain name consists of a top-level and a second-level domain. A top-level domain (TLD), or domain extension, is the part of the domain name located to the right of the dot (yourdomain.com). The most common domain extensions are .COM, .NET, and .ORG. Some other popular domain extensions are .BIZ, .INFO, and .NAME. These common extensions have certain guidelines, but are usually available to any registrant, anywhere in the world. There are also restricted top-level domains (rTLDs), like .BIZ, .EDU, .MIL, .MUSEUM, .NAME, and .PRO that require registrants to represent a certain type of entity or to belong to a certain community. For example, the .NAME domain extension is reserved for individuals, while .EDU is reserved for educational entities. Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) are for Web sites and registrants of a particular geographic location, such as .BZ (Belize), .CA (Canada), .DK (Denmark), .EC (Ecuador), .IE (Republic of Ireland), .UK (United Kingdom), .US (United States), and .ZW (Zimbabwe). The part of the domain name located to the left of the dot (yourdomain.com) is called the second-level domain (SLD) name. The second-level domain name is the "readable" part of the address and refers to the organization or entity behind the Internet address. Second-level domain names must be unique on the Internet and registered with an ICANN-accredited registrar. Views: 1 |
| What are the restrictions on .ca domain names I can register? .ca domain names must be between 2 and 50 characters long. Domains can contain the hyphen symbol; however, you cannot use hyphens at the start or end of a domain name). The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) maintains a list of .ca domains that are not available for registration through the CIRA Registry. Views: 1 |
| What is a registrant account for .ca domains? Registrant accounts contain the contact's registration information, which is listed and updated at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). Registrant accounts may have multiple .ca domains attached to them, and the .ca domain belongs to the registrant account. Any changes registrants make to their registrant accounts impacts the .ca domains that belong to that account. For example, if a registrant has eight domains and updates their registrant account with new contact information, the contact information for the eight domains is also updated. When customers initiate .ca domain registrations for the first time, a new registrant account is created for them. Customers must confirm their registrant account before they can complete the .ca domain registration. Views: 1 |
| What is the dispute resolution process for .ca domains? The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) works with several firms to handle disputes regarding .ca domain names. If you hold rights to a name that is already registered, you can apply for arbitration to solve the dispute. The process takes up to 120 days to complete, and the price depends on the number of domain names and panelists involved in the dispute. Views: 1 |
| What if I become ineligible for my .ca domain registration? The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) periodically audits domains to ensure they conform to eligibility requirements. If CIRA cannot confirm your eligibility status or you become ineligible to own a .ca domain name, CIRA may request information to prove your eligibility status. You must respond to CIRA within five days, or any .ca domains associated with your registrant account are deactivated. CIRA uses the information listed in your registrant account to contact you by phone, email, and snail mail prior to cancelling your .ca domain. Views: 1 |
| What domain extensions can I transfer? We can transfer domains with the following extensions: .COM .NET .ORG .US .BIZ .INFO .NAME Views: 1 |
| Who can register .ca domains? Applicants must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements, and only the following individuals and entities can apply to the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to register a .ca domain: Canadian citizens Permanent residents Legal representatives Corporations Trusts Partnerships Associations Trade unions Political parties Educational institutions Libraries, archives, or museums Hospitals Her Majesty the Queen Indian bands Aboriginal Peoples Governments Trade-mark registered in Canada Official marks You can view a complete list and explanation for each individual or entity, as well as the CIRA Policies, Rules, and Procedures document at cira.ca/en/cat_Registrar.html. If the domain name was registered in the University of British Columbia (UBC) registry before November 8, 2000, you satisfy the Canadian Presence Requirements unless the UBC registrant no longer exists or you transferred the domain to another registrant. .ca domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Views: 1 |
| What happens if my .ca domain name expires? If your .ca domain expires it will be cancelled as described in the CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority) Registrant Agreement. .ca domains may be available for renewal after the expiration date. There is no Redemption Period for .ca domain names. Views: 1 |
| What if I lose my login information for managing my .ca domain through CIRA? You may need to manage some of your account modifications through the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). If you forgot your CIRA account information, CIRA can email it to the administrative contact listed for the domain. You can submit a request through the Domain Manager or through CIRA's Web site at https://registrants.cira.ca/user . Views: 1 |
| Can I apply private registration to my .ca domains? The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) automatically applies private registration to the following legal types: Canadian citizen Permanent resident Legal representative Aboriginal person If you registered a .ca domain using one of these legal types, you can remove the privacy information through your account with CIRA. All other legal types have public CIRA WHOIS information, but they can submit a privacy request form to CIRA during the first 31 days after the creation of a Registrant profile. Complete a privacy request form at whois.cira.ca/public. Other legal types can also request privacy for exceptional circumstances, such as in cases where the registrant contact may be in danger. Views: 1 |
| Do I have to pay taxes on .ca domains? All .ca registrants must pay the Goods and Services Tax (GST. Views: 1 |
| What is the registry for .ca domains (CIRA)? CIRA is the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), a non-profit organization that maintains the .ca database and sets the rules and procedures for .ca domain names. Registrars must be accredited by CIRA, for a fee, before they can offer .ca domains. Registrars must also pay registration fees for individual domains. CIRA also works with registrars to manage .ca domains. When you register a .ca domain for the first time, CIRA creates a registrant account for you. Before your .ca domain registration can be processed, you must confirm your registrant account through CIRA. Then you can manage your domain. Views: 1 |
| What do I do if I have a trademark dispute? Unfortunately, we cannot make any changes to the registrant fields without a legal change of ownership, a court order, or an order by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). If you feel that you are the rightful owner of the domain, please contact the domain registrant. If you are unable to find a satisfactory solution with the current registrant, you need to settle the issue with a court order. We do not get involved in domain disputes. Discrepancies with trademark or rightful ownership are handled by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Their email address is domain.disputes@wipo.int. If a domain name is under a dispute, we lock the domain name once the WIPO notifies us. It cannot be modified or transferred to another registrar. Once we receive a court or WIPO ruling, we update the domain accordingly. Views: 1 |
| Who qualifies for a .us domain? The U.S. Nexus Requirement ensures that only individuals or organizations that have a substantive connection to the United States can register .US domains. To qualify for a .US domain, you must meet one of the following Nexus Requirements: A natural person (i) who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories, or (ii) whose primary place of domicile is in the United States of America or any of its possessions, or An entity or organization that is (i) incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or any of the United States possessions or territories or (ii) organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, or any of its possessions or territories, or An entity or organization (including a federal, state, or local government of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof) that has a bona fide presence in the United States. Views: 1 |
| Registering Domains If your domain is available, you can register it for a period of time that you specify during the checkout process. You can use your domain to build your business and assist you in creating a dynamic online identity. You may also want to consider registering multiple domain names to: Keep your competition from registering a domain name that draws customers to them instead of you. Promote the different products and services you offer. Drive more traffic to your Web site. Enjoy more opportunities to market to, and be listed on, search engines. Create distinct advertising strategies that reach different target markets. Provide customers more ways to find you when searching the Internet. Capture common misspellings of your domain name, instead of sending visitors to an error page. Protect your brand and online identity from those who may have unsavory purposes. To get started, you need to check if the domain name you want is available. To Check a Domain's Availability Go to our Home Page. In the Domain Name Search field, enter the domain you want to register, and then select the domain extension from the list. Click Go. If the domain you requested is taken, we present you with available alternatives. If the domain is available, follow the instructions to complete the checkout process. As you complete your registration, include valid contact information for each contact. ICANN, the governing body for domain names, requires valid information for your contact information (Registrant, Technical, Billing, and Administrative). If you enter false information, your domain is cancelled. Your contact information is public and accessible through the Whois databases of most registrars. However, you can protect your privacy by registering your domain with us using our ID protect registration services. Views: 1 |
| What does it mean to park a domain name? When you park a domain name, a temporary Web page displays when visitors go to your domain. You may want to park your domain to indicate you are reserving it until you create your Web site, find a hosting provider, or sell the domain to a third party. Views: 1 |
| Can I renew a domain registered with another registrar through your company? Yes, you can renew through us now and not have to pay the other registrar's renewal fees. Keep in mind that ICANN regulations prohibit transferring a domain that was registered or transferred within the last 60 days. Views: 1 |
| Does transferring a domain forfeit time left on the registration period? For most domains, when you transfer your domain to us, we add one year to the existing registration period. Views: 1 |
| What is DNS? Your DNS or Domain Name Server is the system that allows your Web site to display when users enter a domain in a Web browser. Nameservers are the Internet's equivalent to a phone book; they link the number to the name. The nameserver maintains a directory of domain names that match the IP addresses, or computers. Information from all nameservers on the Internet is compiled in a central registry, making it possible for people across the Internet to access your Web site using domain name. For new .COM and .NET domains and updates, it may take up to eight hours for changes to become effective. It may take up to 48 hours for changes made to all other domain extensions to become effective. This is because of the number of networks and agencies involved. Delays apply to all domains and registrars. Please allow for this delay when planning Web sites or configuring a domain to work with your email. Views: 1 |
| Who is listed as a domain's registrant? Any public domain registration that you register through us has your name as the registrant, just as if you registered it through any other ICANN-certified registrar. You can change all four contact fields for the domain whenever you want. If you want to restrict your personal information from displaying, you can purchase ID protect. Views: 1 |
| Do you offer .name registrations? We offer .NAME registrations where you use your actual name as part of the address. Visitors can access your .NAME domains just as they would a .COM, but it's more personal and easier to remember. For example, janesmith.name. The .NAME domain is the first domain extension designated for individuals. With a .NAME registration, you create a single and permanent digital identity with your personal name. You may consider using a .NAME registration for a Web site where you communicate with family and friends. Views: 1 |
| What if I misspelled my domain when I registered it? Unfortunately, we are unable to change or edit the spelling of a domain after it has been registered. We try to register the domain exactly as you enter it. Should the registration succeed, you are charged, even if the domain you entered was not what you actually intended to type. You do have the option of cancelling the domain so that it is no longer registered to you, but cancelling does not entitle you to a refund of any part of your registration fee. Cancelling a domain is a permanent action. Views: 1 |
| When can I register an expired domain? Most registrars allow a grace period for registrants to renew expired domains. That grace period can be as short as one to two weeks or as long as one year in some cases. If the current registrant does not renew it within the allotted time frame, then that domain may become available after any grace and redemption periods during which the registrar and registry may hold the domain. The actual grace period is different for each individual registrar. Once the domain becomes available, you can register it through us. In many cases, soon-to-be-expired domains are auctioned. If the current registrant fails to renew the registration within the allotted grace and subsequent redemption periods, you can attempt to acquire the domain by placing a bid for it. Views: 1 |
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