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.FR Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France, used by French websites and organizations.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (AFNIC)
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.fr
Introduced: 1986

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a legal or physical presence in France or be a French citizen.
Average Pricing: €15-20
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.fr/

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General Availability:1986-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a legal or physical presence in France or be a French citizen.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing France in the domain name system.

The .fr domain was one of the first ccTLDs to be created.In 2011, AFNIC opened .fr registrations to all EU residents.The .fr domain has seen significant growth since restrictions were relaxed in 2004.

www.gouvernement.fr
www.lemonde.fr
www.fnac.fr

OVH
Gandi
1&1 IONOS
Namecheap
GoDaddy
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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France, used by French websites and organizations. The .FR TLD is managed by Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (AFNIC) and was introduced in 1986.

Registration for .FR domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a legal or physical presence in France or be a French citizen.

The average pricing for a .FR domain is €15-20. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .FR domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.fr. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.fr/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .FR domains include: OVH, Gandi, 1&1 IONOS, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .FR provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.