Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Nameservers         List of Categories         Do I have to have Nameservers? How long does it take to change nameservers on a .CA domain name? Do I have to have Nameservers? You do not have to have Nameservers to register a .ca domain name. If you do not want email@yourdomain.ca, and you're not ready to build a web site right now, and you just want to reserve the domain name for future use, then you may register the domain name without nameservers. Of course, if you want to make your domain name work, for email or web pages, you will have to obtain the Nameserver hostnames from your Hosting Provider or DNS Provider and modify your domain name registration record accordingly. Top How long does it take to change nameservers on a .CA domain name? Our web interface will submit your new nameserver settings to CIRA immediately, but it can take up to 24 hours for those settings to propagate and to take effect. Top