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Speak directly to the French market with .fr

Managed by Afnic, .fr is one of the ten largest country-code domains in the world.

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About .fr domains

Why choose a .fr domain?

Discover why .fr domains are the perfect choice for your online presence. Modern, memorable, and trusted worldwide.

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.fr overview

.fr is the country-code domain for France, in use since 1986 and managed by Afnic. It is the clearest way to show French customers that your business is part of their market.

Better Availability

More .fr domains are available compared to traditional extensions.

SEO Friendly

Google treats all TLDs equally for search ranking purposes.

Global Recognition

Trusted by brands worldwide for their digital presence.

.fr stats & history

.fr passed 4.3 million registrations at the end of 2025 (Afnic) and ranks among the ten largest country-code domains worldwide.

1986
Year introduced
Country-code TLD
Domain type
Afnic
Official registry

.fr domain benefits

A .fr domain builds local credibility in France and supports local search visibility, while Afnic's management keeps the namespace well regulated and trusted.

Better Availability

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Brand Recognition

Stand out with a modern, memorable domain

Global Trust

Accepted and trusted worldwide

Ideas for your .fr domain

Ideal for businesses selling into France, French-language sites and any organisation that wants a clearly French address.

What's included

  • Registrant data protected under EU GDPR rules
  • Free DNS management
  • Easy-to-use domain control panel
  • Domain forwarding and URL redirection
  • Email forwarding
  • Automatic renewal reminders
  • DNSSEC support for added security
  • Expert support from our team in Luxembourg
Pricing Summary
Registration: €20.00
Renewal: €20
Domain Requirements

.fr Domain Policy & Rules

Learn about the registration requirements and policies for .fr domains. Make sure your domain meets all guidelines.

Registration Requirements

Domain Length

Your .fr domain must be between 1 and 63 characters long.

Minimum: 1 chars
Maximum: 63 chars

Allowed Characters

Numbers (0-9)
Allowed
Hyphens (-)
Middle only
International characters
Supported

Registry Information

The .fr domain extension is managed by:

Afnic

Additional Policies

  • Length: 1-63 characters
  • Numbers: Allowed
  • Hyphens: Middle
  • IDN: Supported

Test Your Domain

Check if your domain name follows .fr registration requirements.

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Quick Rules:
  • 1-63 characters long
  • Numbers allowed
  • Hyphens in middle only
  • International characters supported

Registration Tips

  • Keep it short and memorable for better brand recognition
  • Avoid trademark conflicts by researching existing brands
  • Consider purchasing multiple similar domains to protect your brand
Frequently Asked Questions 4

Everything you need to know about .fr domains

Get answers to common questions about .fr domain registration, pricing, and management.

More Questions & Answers

What is a .fr domain?

.fr is the official country-code top-level domain for France, managed by Afnic since the 1980s.

Who can register a .fr domain?

.fr requires a connection to the European Economic Area: individuals resident in, or organisations established in, the EU/EEA (plus Switzerland) are eligible. A Luxembourg-based registrant qualifies.

Can I transfer an existing .fr domain to CloudHosting.lu?

Yes. Unlock the domain at your current registrar and request its authorisation (EPP) code, then start the transfer with us. Some country-code domains use their own transfer procedure, and our Luxembourg-based team will guide you through whatever .fr requires.

Why register .fr with CloudHosting.lu?

You get a Luxembourg-based provider with local, multilingual support, a straightforward control panel, free DNS management with DNSSEC, and transparent renewal pricing with no hidden fees.

.fr Quick Facts

Registration: €20.00
Renewal: €€20.00
Setup time: Instant
WHOIS privacy: Free
Transfer lock: 60 days
Min length: 1 chars
Numbers: Allowed

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