Domain Names
As Canada’s original domain registrar, we are experts in all things .CA. We also support numerous other generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and country code top-level domains, including .COM, .NET, .ORG, .INFO, .BIZ, .US, .CN, .MOBI, .ASIA, .TEL, .TV, .WS, .CC and .CO.
Special .CA Registrations
Need Help with a Municipal .CA Registration? Click here
What is .CA?
Represents Canada
Why .CA?
- Show your visitors that you are proudly Canadian
- Registering the .CA version of your domain protects your brand
Are there restrictions?
You must have a Canadian Presence
Register your .ca
What is .com?
Represents Commerce
Why .COM?
- Most recognized worldwide
- Legitimizes your business or initiative
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .com
What is .net?
Network Administration
Why .NET?
- Registering the .NET version of your domain protects your brand
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .net
What is .ORG?
Organizations (Non-Profit & Institutions)
Why .ORG?
- Instantly associated with non-profits and charitable organizations
- Legitimizes your cause
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .org
What is .MOBI?
Websites created for the mobile use
Why .MOBI?
- achieves good user experiences on mobile web-enabled devices
- backed by the most prominent internet players in the world
Are there restrictions?
.MOBI Mobile - Compatibility Style Guidelines
Register your .mobi
What is .INFO?
Information
Why .INFO?
- used for informative internet resources
- is readily understood in multiple languages
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .info
What is .BIZ?
Businesses
Why .BIZ?
- designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes
- Legitimizes your business
Are there restrictions?
Must be a business
Register your .biz
What is .TEL?
Global Online Directory
Why .TEL?
- Telhosting Website Included
- Easily update your contact information in one place
- rank in the search engines
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .tel
What is .CO?
Company, Corporation, Commercial Enterprise
Why .CO?
- a short alternative for branding your business
- it’s new, making it easier to find your ideal domain
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .co
What is .US?
.US is the country code top level (ccTLD) for the United States
Why .US?
- indicates US presence of entities and individuals
Are there restrictions?
Yes. Nexus requirements mandate that registrants must be citizens, residents, or organizations, or a foreign entity with a presence in the United States.
Register your .us
What is .ASIA?
ASIA is a top-level domain (TLD) that represents Asia and the Pacific region.
Why .ASIA?
- Wide relevance-Asia is home to 60% of the world’s population
Are there restrictions?
No! .Asia is unrestricted, but registrants must fulfill a Charter Eligibility Declaration which Webnames can assist you with.
Register your .asia
What is .TV?
.TV is the top-level domain (TLD) for video or other rich media like animation, audio or streaming content.
Why .TV?
- indicates rich media web content
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .tv
What is .WS?
An abbreviation of “Website”
Why .WS?
- .WS us a good alternative to .COM or .NET and has a wide availability
- has no rules surrounding content
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .ws
What is .CC?
.CC is a memorable extension that is used to represent several abbreviations.
Why .CC?
- .CC is popular with niche markets, special interest groups and communities such as; Commercial & Consulting Companies; Christian Communities; Community Centres etc.
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .cc
What is .ME?
.ME is the country code top level domain (ccTLD) for Montenegro.
Why .ME?
- Gives you a unique personal brand (yourname.ME)
- Registering the .ME version of your domain allows for a simple call to action (join.ME)
Are there restrictions?
There are no restrictions.
Register your .me
What is .CN?
CN is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the People’s Republic of China.
Register your .cn
What is .EU?
.EU is the country code top level domain (ccTLD) for the European Union.
Why .EU?
- Registering the .EU version of your domain protects your brand
Are there restrictions?
Yes. Registrant or Administrative contact must reside within the EU (European Union).
Register your .eu
What is .FR?
.FR is the country code top level domain (ccTLD) for France.
Why .FR?
- Indicates presence in France of entities and individuals
- Registering the .FR version of your domain protects your brand
Are there restrictions?
Yes. Registrant or Administrative contact must reside in France or other regions see the full list.
Register your .fr
Webnames.ca continues to support existing .CN registrations, but as of January 2011 has ceased to support new .CN registrations.
Other Domain Extensions
Webnames.ca also supports the following extensions: .CO.UK, .DE, .MX, .IN, .NL, .CH & .XXX*
Learn more about all available domain extensions.
*.XXX domains registered with Webnames.ca will not resolve or support live content.
Special Registrations
Names of municipalities in Canada are restricted to the municipal government for registration. (eg. whistler.ca, ottawa.ca, vancouver.ca). Webnames.ca can help municipalities secure their .CA domain.
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