Domain names

A fair price for a strong identity
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Domain name in .FR

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Confirmed identity

Establish your presence in France with an official and credible web address. With .fr, you gain trust and connect with your audience.

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Increased visibility

Having .fr domain gets you noticed and helps you rank higher on French search engines, a valuable asset for building your reputation.

France
Security made in France

The .fr extension is managed by AFNIC, which applies strict rules to ensure reliable domain data management. It enhances your domain name’s defence against misuse and impersonation.

Registration

€5.59

ex. VAT 1st year

Transfer

€4.59

ex. VAT 1st year

Renewal

Renew your domain name via the Control Panel

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€7.79ex. VAT

1 year domain name included

With a hosting pack of your choice for your showcase website or your e-commerce.

From

€2.59

€1.59

ex. VAT /month

or €1.96 incl. VAT /month

Join the 5 million entrepreneurs who trust us

.fr
Starter EmailDNS Protection (DNSSEC)
Included with a .fr domain name

Eligibility conditions

Who can register a .FR?
  • Open to all natural or legal persons, without geographical restriction.

Management rules and notifications

Registration period

Between 1 and 10 years

Renewal period

Between 1 and 10 years

Redemption period

30 days

Automatic notifications:

  • Warning emails: 60, 30, 15, 7 and 3 days before the expiry date

  • Email on the expiry date to notify you of the domain name suspension

  • Email after the Redemption Grace Period to notify you of the domain name deletion

Information about .FR

About .fr:

The .fr extension is a country code top-level domain for French national territory. Whether you are an individual or a company, choosing and buying a .fr domain name will give you optimal visibility among French internet users. Since 1998, .fr domain names have been managed by the French Association for Internet Names and Cooperation (AFNIC). Whatever the nature of your project, if you would like to reach a French-based or primarily French-speaking audience, this extension is the most suitable.

Creating your .FR domain name

Registration period Between 1 and 10 years
Domain size 1 to 63 characters
IDN (international characters) supported Yes
DNSSEC supported Yes
Price €5.59 ex. VAT

Renewing your .FR domain name

Renewal period Between 1 and 10 years
Price €7.79 ex. VAT /year

Transferring your .FR domain name

Price €5.59 €4.59 ex. VAT
Automatic renewal included Yes

Expiration of your domain name

Grace period before suspension 30 days

Restoring your .FR domain name

Restoration price €49.99 ex. VAT
Redemption period 30 days

Change of registrant for your .FR domain name

Price €0 ex. VAT

Hosting included with your .FR domain name

Disk space 100 MB