.fr

France

The official country extension for France. Local presence for the French market.

€13.41 / year

The Country Extension for France

.fr is the official country code top-level domain for France, introduced in 1986. It is managed by AFNIC and is one of the largest European ccTLDs.

Registration requires an address in the EU or EEA. German businesses and individuals can register .fr domains without any issues.

A .fr domain signals presence in the French market and builds trust with French-speaking customers.

At a Glance

Registry: AFNIC
Introduced: 1986
Registered domains: ~3.5 million
Minimum length: 2 characters
IDN (special chars): Yes
Requirement: EU/EEA address

Who is .fr for?

Businesses with customers in France, e-commerce providers for the French market, tourism companies, international firms with French branches, and anyone looking to reach the French-speaking market.

FRANCE

Presence in the second-largest EU market – over 67 million inhabitants.

.fr France

+ .es Spain + .it Italy

European country extensions.

.fr

Local presence in France
Trust with FR customers
Better local SEO
Clear market focus

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Internationally neutral
Globally recognized
No restrictions
Broader applicability

EU/EEA address required

Registrants need a residence or business address in the EU or EEA.

Typical Use Case

A German company expands to France and wants to reach local customers. Under companyname.fr, it signals local presence and builds trust.

Registry

AFNIC

Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération – responsible for .fr since 1997.

Large Market

France is the seventh-largest economy in the world.

€13.41

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .fr registration

How much does a .fr domain cost?

A .fr domain costs €13.41 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Who can register a .fr domain?

Individuals and businesses with residence or headquarters in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA) can register a .fr domain. German registrants meet this requirement.

Who is .fr suitable for?

.fr is suitable for businesses with customers in France, e-commerce providers, tourism companies, and anyone looking to reach the French market.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.

What is the advantage of a .fr domain?

A .fr domain signals local presence in France and builds trust with French customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.

How do I transfer an existing .fr domain?

Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €13.41.

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