.cfa Domain
.cfa is a brand domain delegated in 2015 and reserved exclusively for CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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About the .CFA domain
What is the .CFA domain?
CFA Institute is a global association of investment professionals, known worldwide for awarding the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, one of the most prestigious certifications in the international finance sector. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .cfa is reserved exclusively for the organization's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
.cfa is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals that awards the CFA charter, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .CFA
Who is the .CFA domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CFA is the ideal extension.
Corporate use by CFA Institute
The only real use of this extension, tied to the financial association's identity.
Not available to the general public
No external company or individual can register a .cfa domain.
.CFA vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CFA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cfa This page | Corporate use by CFA Institute | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .com | Any finance project available for registration | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .CFA domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CFA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CFA domain
Can I register a .cfa domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for CFA Institute's corporate use.
What is CFA Institute?
A global association of investment professionals, known for awarding the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Who manages the .cfa domain?
CFA Institute, based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was delegated to the root zone on April 29, 2015.
Is there any commercial way to get a .cfa domain?
No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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