It depends on when you registered your .cpa domain. If you have a trademark and registered your domain during the Early Adoption Period (EAP) or Sunrise phase (Sep 1 – Oct 30, 2020), you are not subject to activation requirements. If you registered during the Late Registration Period (LRP) (Nov 1 – Jan 14, 2021), […]
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Will there be an increase in costs for renewing .cpa domains?
While other top-level domains, such as .com, are currently seeing significant price increases, there are no plans at this time to increase price of .cpa domains. You domain cost will be the same price at renewal. […]
I am having problems with some vendors not accepting .cpa as an upper level domain
As with all new TLDs domains, it takes time for some providers to recognize a new TLD. We have found that most vendors instantly recognize new TLD’s, however we have been made aware of a few vendors that did not instantly recognize .cpa. In these cases, you may need to reach out to the vendor […]
What are the activation requirements for .cpa domains and who are they meant for?
There are no activation requirements for any one who purchased a .cpa domain on or after our General Availability phase ( Jan 15, 2021). Firms who purchased a .cpa domain prior to the General Availability phase are being asked to comply with basic activation requirements. This policy was put in place to discourage the ‘parking’ […]
What is a top-level domain?
Every time you visit your favorite website or send an email you are using a top-level domain (TLD). TLD’s are the portion of the website address that come after the dot. For example, .com is the most widely known TLD. There are however many other TLD’s. Some are restricted to specific groups or communities, such […]
Will a new .cpa domain confuse clients?
Moving your firm to a new .cpa domain does not need to be confusing for your clients. Clients are most familiar with your domain by visiting your website and sending you email. We will be providing tools and services to make this process simple and inexpensive. […]
How will our shift to a .cpa domain impact our brand?
There are clear marketing and branding benefits to this update, starting with the fact that only licensed, recognized CPA firms can secure the .cpa domain for their businesses. Short, verified domain names are not only catchier and more memorable, but they signal to visitors that your business is legitimate and progressive. These days, all the […]
Are there other professions moving away from .com domains other than the accounting profession?
You may not have noticed yet, but other professions and industries are already shifting to their own unique domains. Banks, for example, are already beginning to adopt the .bank domain. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has introduced the .pharmacy top-level domain to provide the public with a path to ensure the pharmaceuticals […]
How do I know if my firm is a licensed CPA firm?
CPA firm licensure is managed by state boards of accountancy. Please check with your respective state board of accountancy if you are unsure whether your firm is a licensed CPA firm. […]
How much does it cost to purchase a .cpa domain?
A standard .cpa domain costs $225 per year. Premium domains i.e., two or three characters in length, city name, industry vertical, etc., are available and priced accordingly. All prices are in US dollars (USD). […]