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.fr Domain: France ccTLD Guide
.fr is the country-code top-level domain for France.
Overview
FranceThe national extension for France.
.fr is run by AFNIC.
Who can register
Registrants generally need to be based in the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The official record for .fr is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .fr name
- Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
- Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
- Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?
Weighing up a specific .fr name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .fr?
.fr is the country-code top-level domain for France.
Who runs the .fr domain?
The .fr registry is managed by AFNIC.
Can I register a .fr domain from another country?
Registrants generally need to be based in the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
Does Google treat .fr as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .fr as a signal that a site targets France.
Compare and explore
Compare .fr side by side with other extensions, or browse more in Europe:
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.euSources checked: docs.aws.amazon.com ยท www.zone.ee. Last reviewed October 2026.
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