Brand TLD

.CANON domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Canon Inc. Others

Quick answer

.canon is a brand TLD run by Canon Inc.. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .canon name from any registrar. The .canon extension is owned by Canon, the Japanese camera and printer company, for its own websites. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM

0 daysTRANSFER LOCK

YesAUTH CODE

YesWHOIS PRIVACY

TypeBrand TLD

RegistryCanon Inc.

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .canon?

The .canon extension is owned by Canon, the Japanese camera and printer company, for its own websites. Canon was one of the first big companies to announce plans for its own brand extension, back in 2010.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .canon is and choose a similar extension that is open.

A simple example: You cannot buy this one, but a camera shop in Karachi can pick an open extension such as .camera or .store.

You can register .canon for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .canon

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .canon

Full .CANON policy terms →

Registration

.canon is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .canon. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .canon is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.canon vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.canon	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

Canon was one of the first big companies to announce plans for its own brand extension, back in 2010.

08 / FAQ

.canon questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .canon domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .canon?

Canon Inc. operates .canon. The .canon extension is owned by Canon, the Japanese camera and printer company, for its own websites.

Why does DomainWalay show .canon if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .canon and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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