
Report Malware Found in .ca Domains
.ca domains are specific to Canada and have unique requirements for registration and management. Here's what you need to know about these domains when using them with Squarespace.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Canadian resident
- Must meet Canadian Presence Requirement (CPR)
- Must provide proof of residency when requested by CIRA
Pricing and Grace Period
- Transfer to Squarespace is free (standard renewal fee applies)
- Includes one year of registration with transfer
- 5-day grace period for registration refunds
- Local sales tax may apply
- Not eligible for free domain offers
Legal Form Requirements
- Must qualify under CIRA categories
- Can select legal form during registration or transfer
- Legal form can be modified in domain dashboard
- Options include Canadian citizen and permanent resident status
Whois Privacy
- Available only for individual legal forms
- Eligible for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Can be enabled through domain dashboard:
- Access domain settings
- Edit Registrant Information
- Select appropriate legal form
- Toggle Whois Privacy on
Important Considerations
- CIRA may request residency proof via email
- Failure to provide proof within 2 months results in domain deletion
- Domain dashboard allows easy management of all settings
- Different rules apply than most other TLDs
- Connected domains from third parties aren't subject to these policies
Note: Keep all domain-related documents and respond promptly to any CIRA verification requests to maintain your domain registration status.
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