What is the registry for .ca domains (CIRA)?
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December 2, 2008 4:38 PM
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. For more information, see What is the process for registering .ca domains?.