Get a domain name

Date adopted: 
June 3, 2019
Last update: 
February 1, 2023

What's a domain name?

A domain name is a memorable and often easy-to-spell address for a public-facing website or service. For example, Yukon.ca is the domain name for the government website.

These guidelines apply to all new domain name registration requests and existing domain name renewals. The rules apply to departments, corporations and agents of the Government of Yukon.

Choose a domain name

View the guidance to help teams choose a domain name for their transactional service or website.

Purchase a new domain name

Read the instructions and requirements to purchase a new domain name.

Renew an existing domain name

Read the guidance to renew an existing domain name.

Transfer a domain name to the government

Find out about the steps to transferring a domain name to the government.