.fr Domain Names
.fr is France's country code, managed by AFNIC, and the address French customers look for from a business serving France. The registrant needs an address in the EU or another country the registry accepts, and nameservers must return an authoritative answer before the domain is requested. Failed registrations are still billed, so check these requirements before submitting.
.fr price
First year: $8.35. Renewal: $11.35 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .fr
- Registry: AFNIC
- Country: France
- Introduced: 1986
Who can register .fr
Failed registrations will be billed. It is required that the office/residence of the registrant is within the EU. Nameservers must be configured and return an authoritative answer before the domain is requested.
Ideal for
- French businesses
- EU companies selling in France
- French-language content sites
- Local services in France
- Associations based in France
- Freelancers based in the EU
Did you know?
- .fr was delegated in 1986.
- The .fr registry is managed by AFNIC.
- In December 2011, .fr registrations were opened to individuals and organizations across the EU, not only those based in France.
- .fr supports accented characters used in French, such as é and ç.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to register a .fr domain?
The registrant needs an address in the European Union or another country the registry accepts (such as the other EEA countries and Switzerland). A local presence service is offered if you don't have one.
Are there technical requirements before registering .fr?
Yes. Nameservers must be configured and return an authoritative answer before the domain is requested, and failed registrations will be billed. The registrant email must be verified.
How long can I register a .fr domain?
You can register a .fr for 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .fr?
Yes, WHOIS privacy protection is available for .fr domains.