What is .cpa?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .cpa on September 20, 2019. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 10, 2019.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .cpa, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .cpa haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.cpa).
.cpa FAQ
What does .cpa mean?
.cpa is a generic top-level domain named for the word "cpa", and it's aimed at finance, money & crypto. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .cpa used for?
.cpa is mostly used for finance, money & crypto. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .cpa?
None. .cpa is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .cpa domain extension?
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates .cpa as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .cpa created?
.cpa was delegated to the DNS root zone on September 20, 2019.
Is .cpa a valid domain?
Yes. .cpa is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2019, so .cpa addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .cpa domain?
.cpa names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read American Institute of Certified Public Accountants's policy if you're unsure.
Is .cpa DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .cpa.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 23, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
