Why a .cpa domain?
Key benefits of the .cpa domain
A .cpa domain does more than change your web address — it changes what people assume about your firm before they even click.
Exclusive by design
Only verified CPA credential holders can register — a trust signal no generic domain can claim.
Instant credibility
Your web address is often the first thing a client sees. Make it count.
Focus and flexibility
Choose a name that reflects your specialty, industry, or location.
Secure your data
The .cpa domain helps protect your firm's and clients' information.
Strengthen client trust
An exclusive, verified domain distinguishes your firm in a competitive field.
Sharpen your brand
Choose a shorter, more relevant URL that's easier for clients to find.
“I've really come to appreciate the security that's involved, and the trust that the .cpa domain provides.”
Getting a .cpa domain upgraded my firm's branding, credibility, and security all at once.
When clients receive an email from a .cpa domain, they know it's more secure.
See it in action
See what .cpa can do for your firm
A quick look at what a .cpa domain is, how it works, and why it matters.
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FAQ
Frequently
Asked Questions
Answers to the most-asked questions about registering a .cpa domain.
If you have questions that aren’t answered here, contact us directly.
.cpa domains are available to licensed CPA firms and individually licensed CPAs. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The .cpa web domain is currently available in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland.
CPA.com, the business and technology arm of the AICPA, is the authorized registry for .cpa, working with ICANN to bring the domain to accounting professionals.
No. You can set it up for your primary site or as a microsite or landing page with your firm’s branding — whatever fits your strategy.
You’ll need to redirect it to your current website within a month, and have it live as an active, firm-branded site within a year.
Yes. If you register multiple domains, only one needs to be fully activated — the others can simply redirect.
No — you can keep your existing .com site and email active. Many firms redirect their .com to their new .cpa site and maintain both for a period of time.
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