When should you choose a .QC.CA domain?
Today, this extension is no longer available for registration. It has officially been replaced by the .QUEBEC domain, which is more modern and better aligned with current web standards.
The .QC.CA domain was mainly used for:
Québec businesses and local commerce
Used to showcase a strong local presence and clearly affirm a connection to Québec.
Organizations, associations, and institutions
Very popular with community organizations, cultural groups, and educational institutions looking to highlight their Québec identity.
Personal and regional projects
.QC.CA was also used for citizen projects, cultural initiatives, and local websites that wanted a clear and recognizable Québec identity.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .QC.CA domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .QC.CA domain
This TLD is no longer available for new registrations since the introduction of the .QUEBEC domain.
However:
- It is still possible to transfer an existing .QC.CA domain
- Domains that are already registered continue to function normally
- Renewals are still allowed
- No new .QC.CA domains can be created
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .QC.CA |
| TLD type | Regional subdomain (legacy) |
| Registry | CIRA |
| Renewal period | 1 to 9 years |
| Grace period | 35 days |
| Redemption period | 30 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; near instant transfer |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .QC.CA domain
This TLD is no longer available for new registrations since the introduction of the .QUEBEC domain.
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