Register .ca for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No papers are uploaded at registration, but you must declare a valid Canadian presence type. Foreign companies need a registered Canadian trademark.
Country-code TLD / Canada
.CA domain
.CA domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.ca is the country-code TLD of Canada. You must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and owners of a Canadian trademark can register. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code. Registration costs Rs 6,505 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryCIRA
RegionCanada
Best forCanadian citizens, residents and companies
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyCDRP (CIRA Dispute Resolution Policy)
01 / Overview
What is .ca?
CIRA supports French accented letters in .ca names and signs the zone with DNSSEC. The .ca extension belongs to Canada and is managed by CIRA.
.ca has a local presence rule. You must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and owners of a Canadian trademark can register. No papers are uploaded at registration, but you must declare a valid Canadian presence type. Foreign companies need a registered Canadian trademark. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani Canadian who runs a halal grocery in Toronto can put the shop on a .ca name.
You can register .ca for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.
Moving .ca to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.
Who uses .ca in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .ca
!Who can registerYou must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and owners of a Canadian trademark can register.
!DocumentsNo papers are uploaded at registration, but you must declare a valid Canadian presence type. Foreign companies need a registered Canadian trademark.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .CA policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ca
Renew .ca any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .ca need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .ca name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
DNSSEC is supported for .ca. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
The .ca registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .ca in 5 to 7 days
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .ca name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 7 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .ca without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .ca.
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Real life example
A Pakistani Canadian who runs a halal grocery in Toronto can put the shop on a .ca name.
08 / FAQ.ca questions,
.ca questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .ca?
The .ca extension belongs to Canada and is managed by CIRA. CIRA supports French accented letters in .ca names and signs the zone with DNSSEC.
How much does a .ca domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .ca registration is Rs 6,505 per year and renewal is Rs 8,013 per year. Transfer is Rs 6,505. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .ca?
You must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and owners of a Canadian trademark can register. No papers are uploaded at registration, but you must declare a valid Canadian presence type. Foreign companies need a registered Canadian trademark.
Can I register .ca from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. You must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and owners of a Canadian trademark can register. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .ca domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.
What happens if my .ca domain expires?
Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ca?
The .ca registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ca or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .ca suits canadian citizens, residents and companies. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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