Speak directly to the French market with .fr
Managed by Afnic, .fr is one of the ten largest country-code domains in the world.
Why choose a .fr domain?
Discover why .fr domains are the perfect choice for your online presence. Modern, memorable, and trusted worldwide.
.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.
.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
Get the exact .fr domain name you want
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
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Registrant data protected under EU GDPR rules
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Free DNS management
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Easy-to-use domain control panel
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Domain forwarding and URL redirection
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Email forwarding
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Automatic renewal reminders
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DNSSEC support for added security
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Expert support from our team in Luxembourg
Pricing Summary
.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.
Allowed Characters
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.
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
Everything you need to know about .fr domains
Get answers to common questions about .fr domain registration, pricing, and management.
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