.cf registration
.cf is the country-code domain extension associated with Centre Afrique. It suits organizations, businesses, community initiatives, and digital services that want a clear connection with the country. Registration follows a first-come, first-served model, without a special registry procedure. A .cf domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Short names can work well for local brands, public information projects, regional services, and memorable campaign addresses. Availability remains decisive because an eligible name is allocated to the first completed applicant. To transfer an existing .cf domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer protection at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Processing can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date after completion. Changes to the domain holder require a dedicated ownership-change process; contact host.yt for the applicable steps. .cf also supports routine domain management such as DNS updates, renewals, restoration, registrar locking, DNSSEC records, contact changes, forwarding, automatic-renewal preferences, and privacy settings where available through the registry workflow.
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Specifications
| Registration | 11.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 11.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 11.99 EUR |
| Restore | 11.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 11.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .cf extension stand for?
cf is the country-code domain extension associated with Centre Afrique. It gives a web address a direct geographic identity and can help signal that a website, organization, service, or campaign is connected with the country or intended for people interested in it.
Who can register a .cf domain?
cf registration is open under a first-come, first-served allocation model. There is no special registration procedure described for the extension. If the requested name is available and meets the label-length requirement, an applicant may submit it for registration through host.yt.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .cf?
No special registry procedure or supporting documents are required for a standard .cf registration. The requested label must contain between 1 and 63 characters, and the name must still be available when the application is processed because allocation follows the first-come, first-served principle.
Is .cf a good choice, and what projects suit it?
cf is a practical choice for projects with a meaningful connection to Centre Afrique. It can suit local businesses, associations, public-interest resources, regional services, cultural initiatives, and campaigns. Its geographic signal is most useful when the audience or subject is clearly linked to the country.
When does .cf make more sense than .com?
cf makes more sense when geographic relevance to Centre Afrique is central to the project and should be visible in the address. .com offers a broader, internationally familiar identity, while .cf provides a clearer country association. For a primarily local audience, that specificity can be more valuable.
How quickly is .cf registered, and how long does it last?
A .cf request can be submitted without a special registry procedure, and allocation is first come, first served. Completion time depends on processing and continued name availability. The applicable term and expiry date are confirmed with the registration order, while a completed inbound transfer adds one year.
How do I transfer a .cf domain to host.yt?
Disable the domain’s transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain its authorization code. Provide that code when placing the transfer order with host.yt. The process may take several days. Once the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.