.fr registration
.fr is the country-code domain extension associated with France. It suits businesses, organisations, public-interest projects and individuals building a clear connection with a French audience. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to registry eligibility and contact requirements. A .fr label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration follows the standard ordering process without a separate application procedure. Accurate holder and administrative contact details are important because some domain actions require identity or email validation. .fr also supports internationalised names containing French and other accepted European characters, including accented letters such as é, à, ç and œ. To transfer a .fr domain to host.yt, first remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar, then request the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date after the transfer finishes. A holder change is handled separately: confirmation emails are sent to the current and future holders, both parties must complete authentication, and an unconfirmed request is cancelled after five days. Changing the holder does not alter the domain’s expiry date. .fr supports routine management functions including renewals, DNS updates, DNSSEC, nameserver host records, forwarding and restoration.
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Specifications
| Registration | 9.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 9.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 9.99 EUR |
| Restore | 9.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 9.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .fr extension stand for?
fr is the country-code domain extension associated with France. It signals that a website, service or organisation is intended for a French audience or has a meaningful connection with France. The extension can help visitors recognise that geographic focus before opening the site.
Who can register a .fr domain?
fr registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who satisfy the registry’s eligibility and contact requirements. Registrant information must be accurate and suitable for registry verification. Availability of a name does not override these requirements or give priority over an earlier valid order.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .fr?
There is no separate registration procedure described for an ordinary .fr order. The registry may still require valid holder and administrative contact information and may perform verification. Certain later actions, especially changing the holder, require email authentication by the parties involved rather than a simple contact edit.
Is .fr a good choice, and what projects suit it?
fr is a practical choice for businesses serving customers in France, French-language services, local organisations, regional campaigns and personal projects aimed at a French audience. It communicates geographic relevance clearly. Projects without a French focus may benefit less from that strong national signal.
When does .fr make more sense than .com?
fr makes more sense when France is the primary market and a clear national identity matters. .com is broader and better suited to an international or market-neutral brand. Choosing .fr strengthens the French positioning, while choosing .com avoids tying the project’s identity to one country.
How quickly is a .fr domain registered, and how long does it last?
A straightforward .fr registration can proceed once the order, availability check and required contact details have been accepted. The applicable registration term and expiry date should be reviewed during ordering. Keep renewal enabled or renew before expiry to avoid interruption and the need for restoration.
How do I transfer a .fr domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Enter that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the existing expiry date, so the remaining registration time is retained.