.fr
The official country extension for France. Local presence for the French market.
Enter a name — the extension .fr is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For .
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
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.
Presence in the second-largest EU market – over 67 million inhabitants.
- Local presence in France
- Trust with FR customers
- Better local SEO
- Clear market focus
- 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.
Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération – responsible for .fr since 1997.
Large Market
France is the seventh-largest economy in the world.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .fr registration
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A .fr domain costs €12.39 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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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.
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.fr is suitable for businesses with customers in France, e-commerce providers, tourism companies, and anyone looking to reach the French market.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .fr domain signals local presence in France and builds trust with French customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.
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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 €12.39.
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