[kwlug-disc] Domain Registrar

[Ron]

Chris Irwin via kwlug-disc wrote on 2025-12-01 20:28:

> What is everybody using for a .ca domain registrar these days.

https://websavers.ca - they're a Canadian company (Halifax?) and they're 
okay. The DNS management software ain't great (I don't think it's cPanel 
- not sure what it is).
> I switched to Gandi a few years ago.
I switched *away* from Gandi a few years ago. A couple free mailboxes 
with each domain became onerously expensive, so now I happily DIY email.


> I remember reading an article
> about them, either about their open-source support or governance
> that appealed to me.

Yeah, their "No Bullshit" slogan, plus having a clue what a glue record 
was, unlike my previous registrar, convinced me to sign up.



> However, I've just received a renewal notice for a .ca for $53/year!
> Up from $33 last year, and $15 in 2018.
Ouch.  Undoubtedly they have a very high level of experience and a nice 
website, etc.

But that is a bit pricey. Especially if your DNS is done elsewhere.


Also, I think they (and / or OVH) were sold to some hedge fund or 
something, and everything's gotten more expensive.

Another excellent reason to choose a smaller, independent, preferably 
Canadian option.