As a proud Canadian hosting provider based in Montréal, we at LaniSys Hosting Canada are always looking for ways to bring our customers the best value. Today, we want to highlight one of the most unique and underrated features of the .QUEBEC domain: when you register one, you can actually receive two domains for the price of one — automatically and at no extra cost.
Sound too good to be true? It’s not. It’s built right into the .QUEBEC registry’s official policy, and it’s designed to protect and promote the French language online.
How It Works: The .QUEBEC Advantage
The .QUEBEC top-level domain is operated by PointQuébec, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Quebec’s presence on the web. One of the smartest features they’ve implemented is their Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) policy — a set of rules that ensures French-language domain names are handled correctly, with proper accents and diacritics.
Here’s the key: when you register a .QUEBEC domain that contains French characters (like é, è, ç, â, ô, etc.), the registry will automatically register the plain ASCII version of that same domain for you — free of charge.
A Real-World Example
Let’s say you want to register français.quebec for your business. Here’s what happens:
- You submit your registration request for français.quebec (with the ç).
- The PointQuébec registry verifies the correct French spelling, ensuring the proper diacritics are in place.
- Once confirmed, you receive français.quebec (the IDN version with the accent) and francais.quebec (the plain ASCII version without the accent).
- Both domains are yours, bundled together, for the same single registration price.
This means your customers can reach your website whether they type the accented version or the plain version — no extra cost, no extra hassle.
But Wait — It Works the Other Way Too
What if you register a domain that should have French accents, but you submit it without them? The .QUEBEC registry will check the correct French spelling and apply the necessary diacritics for you. For example, if you try to register francais.quebec, the registry recognizes that the correct French spelling is français.quebec (with the ç) and will correct it. You’ll then receive both the corrected IDN version and the ASCII version, bundled together.
The registry has up to 72 hours to perform this spelling verification and correction, ensuring linguistic accuracy for every French-language domain registered under .QUEBEC.
The Rules Behind the Bundle
The PointQuébec registry has established clear rules governing how these bundled domains work:
They’re inseparable. The ASCII variant and its IDN counterpart are treated as a single package. You cannot transfer one without the other, and both must remain with the same registrar at all times.
They share the same lifecycle. If you renew the IDN domain, the ASCII variant renews with it. If you let the IDN expire, the ASCII variant expires too. There’s no managing them separately — they move together as one unit.
They’re registered to one owner. Both the IDN and its ASCII variant are always delegated to the same registrant and the same registrar, preventing any confusion or disputes over ownership.
Why This Matters for Your Business
This bundled approach solves a real problem. In a bilingual country like Canada, your customers might type your domain name with or without French accents depending on their keyboard, their browser, or their personal habits. With .QUEBEC’s policy, you’re covered either way.
Brand protection — No one else can register the accented or unaccented version of your domain. Both are locked to you. User convenience — Whether someone types the accent or not, they’ll reach your site. Linguistic pride — Your domain name can properly reflect the French language, with all the correct accents and diacritics, as it should be. Cost savings — You’re getting two functioning domain names for a single registration fee.
Supported French Characters
The .QUEBEC domain supports the full range of French diacritical characters: à, â, æ, ç, é, è, ê, ë, î, ï, ô, œ, ù, û, ü, and ÿ. This means domain names can be spelled correctly in French, exactly as they would appear in any written document.
Who Can Register a .QUEBEC Domain?
The .QUEBEC domain is open to any individual or legal entity with a connection to the Quebec community. This connection can be linguistic, cultural, commercial, tourism-related, or any other basis that is conducive to the benefit of the Quebec community. Whether you’re a business operating in Quebec, an organization promoting Quebec culture, or an individual with ties to la belle province, you’re eligible to register.
Register Your .QUEBEC Domain Today
Ready to claim your .QUEBEC domain and take advantage of this two-for-one benefit? You can register your .QUEBEC domain through our dedicated website QuebecDomain.com, which is specifically built for .QUEBEC domain registrations, or directly through lanisys.ca.
At QuebecDomain.com, you’ll find a streamlined registration process backed by LaniSys Hosting Canada’s years of experience providing reliable domain and hosting services to Canadians. All domains include full DNS administration, DNSSEC support, IPv6 support, and of course, full IDN support for French characters.
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure a domain that truly represents your Quebec identity — with the bonus of getting two domains for the price of one.
About LaniSys Hosting Canada
LaniSys Hosting Canada is a proud Canadian hosting and domain services provider founded in 2016 in Montréal, Québec. QuebecDomain.com is our specialized service dedicated to .QUEBEC domain registrations. We’re committed to providing reliable, secure, and affordable domain and hosting solutions to Canadians across the country.
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