.FR Domains
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- Who can register a .FR domain?
- What information does the .FR registration form ask for?
- What else should I know about .FR domains?
- Have more questions?
To register a .FR domain, the registrant must live in, or have its headquarters or main place of business in, the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland. Registrants outside those countries cannot register .FR domains.
Who can register a .FR domain?
The .FR registry, AFNIC, accepts:
- Individuals who live in a European Union member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland
- Organizations with their headquarters or principal place of business in one of those countries
The registrant and the administrative contact must be reachable, with a valid telephone number and email address.
What information does the .FR registration form ask for?
The .FR registration form has optional fields that help the registry identify the registrant. Fill in the ones that apply to you.
Organizations can provide:
- , for French companies. The company name in the registrant contact must match the SIREN/SIRET database exactly.
- , , , or
- , or the official gazette (JO) publication details, for French associations
Individuals can provide their date and place of birth. The birth city and postal code fields are only for people born in France or its overseas territories.
What else should I know about .FR domains?
- WHOIS: the registry hides the personal data of individual registrants by default. Organization contact details are public.
- Name servers: .FR domains need 2 to 12 name servers.
Have more questions?
If you have any questions about registering, transferring, or renewing your .FR domain, contact support, and we will be happy to help. You can also read more about TLDs available at DNSimple.