How to Buy Domain Names in Canada
Before you can put your website on the Internet, you need to get a domain name. Registering a domain name takes place through services called domain registrars. There is not much of a different between registering a domain in Canada and registering a domain elsewhere in the world, unless you are looking for the Canada-specific domain name extension .ca.
Instructions
Difficulty:
Step 1
Choose the domain name extension you are using for your website. Websites for an international audience often use .com, .net, or .org for extensions. Canada-specific businesses might choose to use a .ca extension to appeal to the local market.
Step 2
Choose a domain registrar. Domain registrars offer different prices, level of service and extensions. Check for the extensions you need for your domain registration to make sure that the registrar offers it.
Step 3
Order the domain name. The process is similar on most domain registrar sites. Enter the domain name and choose the extension. The registrar will check to ensure that the domain name is available. If the domain name is available, proceed with the checkout. Most registrars require you to create an account at their site. This makes it easy for you to manage your domains and order additional domains.
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Tips & Warnings
- Once you have purchased a domain, enter the DNS settings from your server into the domain details. This points the domain to your server and website, making the site accessible to Internet users.
- There are hundreds of domain registrars available. Getting word of mouth recommendations and checking reviews goes a long way towards avoiding registrars that offer poor service, over priced registrations, or are straight out scams.
Article Written By Tiffany Garden
Tiffany Garden has been a freelance writer since 2002, working in the commercial copywriting field. She has been published in a number of technical and gaming magazines, as well as on numerous websites. She also runs her own websites on a number of subjects, runs a handcrafted jewelry business and is a CompTIA A+ Certified computer technician.