Getting started with registering TBR domains

Hopefully you are here because you want to register a .CA domain which may go "TBR" (To Be Released) soon. (See our .ca FAQ for a description of the expiration timing.)

We run a TBR system which you can use to submit .CA domains for registration if/when they get released. This system will register these expired domains during CIRA's special "TBR registration period".

The system has been enhanced to handle bidding on domains. It is simple (price = 2nd highest bid) but confusing. :(

The official list of TBR domains is CIRA's TBR List.

Getting Access

Getting access is easy. You just need a billing ID, a credit card # on file, and a .CA contact that can own .CA domains.

You can create a billing ID from the 'My Account' area of our site. Use the 'Create a New Billing ID' link.

To put a credit card # on file, Login to the my-account area and click on "Enable Credit Card Billing". Once that is done, an "Enter the TBR system" menu item will be added to your menu under "Domain Registrations".

If you don't currently have any .ca domains with us, you will need to create a CIRA contact. If you're bidding on existing domains that be done after the auction ends. If you're ordering TBR domains it needs to be in advance. You can create a contact using this form.

With the above steps/requirements done... you should be able to take that "Enter the TBR system" link from the my-account area and place orders for expiring .CA domains and/or bid in any auctions we are holding!

The only thing we will bill to your credit card is successfull registrations. Billing will be at our standard retail rates unless you have chosen to bid on a domain (which increases its price, but allows you to "jump ahead" of other customers). If you are worried about trusting us, please remember that most credit card charges can be refused. (We're the ones taking the risk.)

If the above procedure does not work for you, please call us toll-free or use the secure message page.