.ca domains

If you're based in Canada, you can register, transfer, or connect domains ending in .ca to Squarespace.

The .ca TLD follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers these special requirements and exceptions.

Tip: The .ca TLD is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD), which works differently from a generic top-level domain (gTLD) such as .com.

Pricing

The current price of .ca domain:

• $30
• €27
• £24
• A$40

We may collect state and local taxes for your domain purchase. To learn more, visit our guides on taxes in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, or Australia and New Zealand.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .ca. If you connect a third-party .ca domain, these guidelines don't apply.

Feature	Rules
Legal Type	To register a domain ending in .ca, you must meet the Canadian presence requirement (CPR) by qualifying for one of several categories defined by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). You’ll choose your legal type when registering a new .ca domain, or when transferring an existing .ca domain to Squarespace. You can change your legal type at any time in the Domains panel. Click your .ca domain, click Registration Information, then click Additional Information. Select the legal type you want from the drop-down menu.
WHOIS Privacy	Only .ca domains registered with individual legal types, such as permanent resident or Canadian citizen, can use WHOIS privacy.
CIRA Registrant Information Audit	After registering a .ca domain, you may receive emails from CIRA requesting proof of Canadian presence. If you ignore these emails, or can’t provide proof of your Canadian presence, your domain will be deleted in two months.
CIRA Transfer Confirmation	When your .ca domain transfer is complete, you'll receive an email from CIRA confirming the change. The email lists your new domain host (Tucows), the host's contact information, and the admin's contact information.
Transfer authorization code	.ca domain transfer authorization codes can only contain letters and numbers. If you see an invalid authorization code error message, check your code for special characters and request a new one from your current domain host.