Why was I not issued the .cpa domain I applied for?

There are a number of potential reasons your application was not issued: Your firm did not meet the registrant eligibility requirement policy (click here to review this policy) The domain you requested did not meet the naming selection policy (click here to review this policy) Geographic location of the firm is outside the United States […]

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What can I expect after I have submitted my application?

Once you submit your application you will receive several emails including: Order Confirmation (from CPA.com); Credit Card Receipt (from payment processor Stripe); Email address verification (from our registrar, Encirca). It is very important that you click the link in the Email Verification email to show that you control the email address you provided us. Also, […]

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Why is a .cpa domain more expensive than a .com domain?

It’s not an equivalent comparison to compare .cpa and .com domains. .com is an unmanaged, uncontrolled generic internet domain. Users are not verified and there is no implementation of security best practices. Essentially, .com is a very low-level domain with corresponding commodity pricing. .cpa is a high-value restricted internet domain with verifications and controls. It […]

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How does a .cpa domain offer a higher level of security?

CPA.com use a service from Neustar that proactively monitors for known threats, such as malware, botnets, etc. Neustar is required to notify CPA.com of any detections. CPA.com would in-turn notify your firm. We do NOT have access to any of your specific internet traffic or data, Neustar is performing this monitoring service via their proprietary […]

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Who is eligible to apply for .cpa domains?

To apply for a .cpa domain, you must either be: (i) a licensed CPA firm with a CPA firm license issued by a state board of accountancy and/or (ii) an individual with a CPA license issued by a state board of accountancy. In most jurisdictions, a firm must have a CPA firm license to hold […]

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