# Webfire Internet Services — Full Site Digest

> Machine-readable digest of webfire.ca for AI search and citation tools. Sourced verbatim from the live site. All prices CAD. Last regenerated: 2026-04-26.

## Home — https://www.webfire.ca/

Webfire Internet Services is a Canadian web hosting provider operating from Edmonton, Alberta since 2002. The home page positions Webfire as "Canadian hosting that doesn't play games with your price" — same rate at signup and renewal, NVMe storage, daily backups, free SSL on every plan, and Canadian data residency. Top-level products linked from the home page are shared web hosting, VPS servers, SSL certificates, domain registration, and hosted email & collaboration.

Primary CTA: View hosting plans / Contact sales.

## Shared Web Hosting — https://www.webfire.ca/hosting.php

Heading: "Web Hosting Built for Canadian Business". Shared hosting plans run on DirectAdmin with NVMe storage, daily backups, free Let's Encrypt SSL, and free migration assistance. Pricing is CAD, month-to-month by default, with the same rate at renewal. Plans:

- Spark — $4.95/mo CAD — Starter — Perfect for personal sites and single-page businesses.
- Ember — $9.95/mo CAD — WordPress (most popular) — WordPress-optimized hosting tuned for speed, backed up daily.
- Blaze — $19.95/mo CAD — Pro — For developers and power users managing multiple sites.
- Wildfire — $34.95/mo CAD — Agency — For web agencies managing many client sites at scale.

Primary CTA: Choose a plan → checkout at billing.webfire.ca.

## VPS Servers — https://www.webfire.ca/virtual.php

Heading: "Fast, Reliable VPS Built in Canada". VPS plans run on Proxmox KVM with full root access, NVMe storage, dedicated IPv4, and point-in-time snapshots. Annual billing saves 10%. Plans:

- Compute Micro — $12/mo CAD ($10/mo annual) — For personal projects and lightweight services.
- Compute Starter — $18/mo CAD — For small sites and development environments.
- Compute Business — $34/mo CAD — For growing businesses and multi-site setups.
- Compute Pro — $68/mo CAD — For demanding workloads and production applications. Windows Server templates available on this plan only (Windows licensing billed separately).

VPS resource ceiling is 4 vCPU / 8 GB RAM. Larger requirements are referred to sister brand Cloudspace VPS.

Primary CTA: Choose a plan → checkout at billing.webfire.ca.

## SSL Certificates — https://www.webfire.ca/ssl-certificates.php

Heading: "SSL Certificates". Every Webfire shared hosting plan includes a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. Premium certificates are sold for sites needing wildcard coverage, business validation, or extended validation. Term selector offers 1-year, 2-year (5% off), or 3-year (10% off). Products:

- GeoTrust RapidSSL — DV — Single Domain — Issued in minutes — $34/year — $10,000 warranty.
- GeoTrust RapidSSL Wildcard — DV — Wildcard — Issued in minutes — $199/year — $10,000 warranty.
- GeoTrust TrueBusinessID — OV — Single Domain — 1–3 business days — $189/year — $1,250,000 warranty.
- Sectigo EV SSL — EV — Single Domain — 1–5 business days — $229/year — $1,750,000 warranty.
- DigiCert SSL Plus EV — EV — Single Domain — 1–3 business days — $599/year — $1,750,000 warranty (most popular).

Primary CTA: Order certificate → billing.webfire.ca.

## Domain Names — https://www.webfire.ca/domains.php

Heading: "Domain Name Registration". Webfire registers and transfers domain names with transparent CAD pricing, DNS management, and bundle discounts when paired with hosting. Supported TLDs displayed on the page include .ca, .com, .net, .org, .io, .co, .me, .us, .biz, .info. Domain registration does not require a hosting plan. Transfers complete within 5–7 days.

Primary CTA: Register or transfer at billing.webfire.ca.

## Hosted Email & Collaboration — https://www.webfire.ca/collaboration.php

Heading: "Email & Collaboration Hosted Entirely in Canada". Webfire provides Exchange-compatible hosted email and collaboration with full Outlook compatibility. Targeted at organisations migrating from Exchange 2019 who need Canadian data residency. Free migration assessment is available through the discovery questionnaire.

Primary CTA: Request a free migration assessment → /collaboration-discovery.php.

## Collaboration Discovery Questionnaire — https://www.webfire.ca/collaboration-discovery.php

Heading: "Discovery Questionnaire". A multi-section form for prospects to share current Exchange environment, mailbox count, integrations, and migration timeline. CSRF-protected, rate-limited, sent to support@webfire.ca via SMTP. No obligation; results in a tailored migration assessment.

Primary CTA: Submit questionnaire.

## About — https://www.webfire.ca/about.php

Heading: "Hosting Built on Canadian Values". Founded 2002 in Edmonton, Alberta. Independently operated; not owned by a large hosting conglomerate. Specialises in DirectAdmin shared hosting and Proxmox KVM virtualisation. Brand promise: same price at renewal, Canadian data residency, no surprise upsells.

## Support — https://www.webfire.ca/support.php

Heading: "Support". Support channels include the contact form, ticketing, email at support@webfire.ca, and phone (587-413-0702 local; 888-533-8406 toll-free). Standard response times and DirectAdmin self-service guidance are listed on the page.

## Contact — https://www.webfire.ca/contact.php

Heading: "Contact Us". CSRF-protected contact form with honeypot, time-trap, and per-IP rate limiting. Replies typically within one business day. Visible phone numbers: +1-587-413-0702 (local), +1-888-533-8406 (toll-free). Email: support@webfire.ca. Office: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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## FAQ — Shared Hosting (verbatim from hosting.php)

**Can you migrate my existing website to Webfire for free?**
Yes — free migrations are included on every plan. We'll transfer your files, databases, and email accounts from your current host. Contact us to get started and we'll coordinate the move with minimal downtime.

**What is DirectAdmin and why does Webfire use it?**
DirectAdmin is a fast, clean web hosting control panel that lets you manage your websites, email, databases, DNS records, and backups from one dashboard. We chose DirectAdmin over alternatives because it's lightweight, reliable, and has no per-seat licence fees that get passed on to you.

**How does the free SSL certificate work?**
Every domain on your account gets a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate automatically when you add it. The certificate renews automatically before it expires — you don't need to do anything. HTTPS is enabled out of the box.

**Are backups really included, and can I restore them myself?**
Yes — daily backups are a standard feature, not an add-on. Depending on your plan, you get 7, 14, or 30 days of history. You can restore files or databases yourself at any time from within DirectAdmin, without raising a support ticket.

**Do you support WordPress and other CMS platforms?**
Yes. Ember, Blaze, and Wildfire plans include a script installer for one-click installation of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, PrestaShop, and more. Blaze Pro and Wildfire Agency plans also include a staging environment so you can test changes before pushing them live.

**Can I start on Spark and upgrade to a higher plan later?**
Yes. You can upgrade your plan at any time from your account area. Your existing data stays in place — you just gain more resources. There's no penalty or migration required when upgrading.

**Will my renewal price go up after the first year?**
No. Our renewal price is the same as your sign-up price. We don't offer introductory discounts that expire — you pay the same rate every billing cycle, whether you're on month-to-month or annual billing.

**Where are your servers physically located?**
Our shared hosting infrastructure is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Your website, email, and database data all remain within Canada — we don't use US-based servers or offshore infrastructure for hosting.

## FAQ — VPS Hosting (verbatim from virtual.php)

**Can I upgrade my VPS plan later?**
Yes — you can upgrade to a larger plan at any time. The process involves a short maintenance window to apply the new resource allocation with minimal downtime. Contact us to schedule an upgrade and we'll walk you through it.

**What if I need more than 8 GB RAM or 4 vCPU?**
Webfire VPS caps at 4 vCPU / 8 GB RAM — the right fit for most small business and personal workloads. For larger requirements, our sister brand Cloudspace VPS offers infrastructure-grade plans with private networking, API provisioning, and configurations well beyond what Webfire offers.

**Do you support Windows on your VPS?**
Windows Server templates are available on the Compute Pro plan only. Windows Server licensing fees apply and are billed separately. Contact us before ordering to confirm availability and licensing costs for your use case.

**Are backups included? Can I schedule automated backups?**
All plans include point-in-time snapshots you can create manually at any time from your self-serve management portal — no SSH session required. For scheduled automated backups, the managed support add-on (available on Compute Pro) includes backup scheduling and configuration.

**Are your prices really in Canadian dollars?**
Yes — every plan on this page is priced in CAD, invoiced in CAD, and renews in CAD at the same rate. No USD conversion, no mid-cycle surprises. What you see is what you pay, month after month.

**What control panel is included with the VPS?**
VPS plans come with full root access over SSH, plus a self-serve management portal built into our billing system. From the portal you can launch a remote console, reinstall the OS, reset your root password, manage firewall rules, take and restore snapshots.

**Where are the VPS servers physically located?**
Our infrastructure is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. All data remains within Canada — we do not use US-based data centres for VPS hosting.

**Is there a setup fee or minimum contract?**
No setup fees, ever. All plans are month-to-month by default — cancel anytime, no penalties. Annual billing saves you 10% and is billed upfront for the full year.

## FAQ — SSL Certificates (verbatim from ssl-certificates.php)

**Do you include a free SSL certificate with hosting?**
Yes. All Webfire shared hosting plans include a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, provisioned automatically through DirectAdmin. It renews automatically before expiry and covers a single domain. If you need wildcard coverage, organization validation (OV), or extended validation (EV), a paid certificate is required.

**What is a wildcard SSL certificate?**
A wildcard certificate covers your main domain and all first-level subdomains under it. For example, *.yourdomain.com secures app.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com, and any other subdomains — all with a single certificate.

**What is the difference between DV, OV, and EV certificates?**
DV (Domain Validation) — The CA verifies you control the domain. Issued in minutes, lowest cost, suitable for most websites. OV (Organization Validation) — The CA verifies both domain control and your organization's legal existence. Your company name appears in the certificate details. EV (Extended Validation) — The most rigorous vetting process, verifying legal identity, physical address, and operational status.

**How long does SSL validation take?**
DV certificates are typically issued within minutes. OV certificates require verification of your organization and take approximately 1–3 business days. EV certificates involve the most thorough vetting and typically take 1–5 business days.

**Can you install the certificate for me?**
Yes. If you purchase a premium SSL certificate through Webfire and your site is hosted with us, we can handle the installation at no extra charge. Contact our support team after placing your order.

**Can I use an SSL certificate on a VPS?**
Yes. Premium SSL certificates from Webfire are standard X.509 certificates compatible with any web server — Apache, Nginx, Caddy, or others — running on your Webfire VPS or any other server.

**Do premium SSL certificates auto-renew?**
Premium certificates are issued for a fixed term (1, 2, or 3 years) and require manual renewal. Our billing system sends renewal reminders before your certificate expires. The free Let's Encrypt SSL included with hosting plans does renew automatically.

## FAQ — Domain Registration (verbatim from domains.php)

**Do I need hosting to register a domain?**
No. You can register a domain name without purchasing hosting. If you're not ready to launch a website yet, you can register your name now to secure it, and point it to a host later.

**How do domain transfers work?**
Unlock your domain at your current registrar, obtain the EPP/authorization code, initiate the transfer through our billing portal and enter the EPP code, approve the transfer request via email, and the transfer completes within 5–7 days. Your DNS settings are preserved during the process.

**Can Webfire host my DNS?**
Yes. When you register or transfer a domain to Webfire, you can use our nameservers and manage your DNS records through the billing portal.

**Do you offer WHOIS privacy / domain privacy?**
WHOIS privacy availability depends on the TLD registry's policies. Many gTLDs (like .com, .net, .org) support privacy protection. Some ccTLDs (like .ca) have their own privacy rules governed by the registry.

**How long does domain registration take?**
Most domain registrations complete instantly or within a few minutes. Some TLDs (particularly certain ccTLDs) may require manual processing by the registry and can take up to 24 hours.

**Can I change my nameservers anytime?**
Yes. You can update your nameservers at any time through the billing portal. DNS propagation after a nameserver change typically takes between 15 minutes and 48 hours depending on TTL settings and resolver caches.

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## Contact Block

- **Webfire Internet Services**
- Phone (Local): +1-587-413-0702
- Phone (Toll-free): +1-888-533-8406
- Email: support@webfire.ca
- Office: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Founded: 2002
- Service area: Canada
- Web: https://www.webfire.ca/
- Sitemap: https://www.webfire.ca/sitemap.xml
- Quick digest: https://www.webfire.ca/llms.txt