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.tf Domain: French Southern Territories ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.tf is the country-code top-level domain for the French Southern Territories.

Overview

.tf is the country-code top-level domain for the French Southern Territories, in Antarctica. It is managed by AFNIC.

Registrants must be based in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland; AFNIC also runs .fr, .re, .pm, .wf and .yt.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Before you buy a .tf 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .tf?

.tf is the country-code top-level domain for the French Southern Territories.

Who runs the .tf domain?

The .tf registry is managed by AFNIC.

Can I register a .tf domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .tf generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .tf as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .tf as a signal that a site targets the French Southern Territories.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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