Buy a .fr domain

The .fr extension is the official country code TLD of France. Created for all things connected to French territory, the .fr domain signifies a strong connection to France and French culture. The .fr domain is available to individuals and businesses who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Whether for business, personal use, or any type of website, a .fr extension is perfect for anything related to France. It should be the top choice for anyone looking to emphasise their connection to French territory. A .fr domain provides a range of benefits:

• Local Presence – strengthen your local presence and connect with the French-speaking audience
• SEO Advantage – improve your website’s search engine ranking in France
• Brand Trust – increase loyalty with French customers by using a local domain

Choosing a .fr domain not only highlights your French connection but also helps in targeting the French-speaking audience more effectively.

Registering a .fr domain is open to individuals and businesses who meet the following criteria:

• Must be 1-63 characters in length, no spaces
• Can include letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9)
• Hyphens (‘-’) are allowed but cannot be the first or last character of the domain name
• Symbols such as &, #, %, !, @, ?, *, +, =, ^, ~, <, >, [, ], (, ), |, _, \ and / cannot be used
• Punctuation: commas (,), semicolons (;), colons (:), and quotation marks (” and ‘) cannot be used
• Non-ASCII characters, i.e., accents or non-Latin scripts (e.g., Cyrillic, Arabic), are not allowed
• Can include French-specific accented characters: à, â, ä, æ, ç, é, è, ê, ë, î, ï, ô, œ, ù, û, ü, ÿ
• Some .fr domains may be reserved and not available for registration
• The registrant must have a connection to the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein
• .gouv.fr and .edu.fr domains are reserved for government entities or educational institutions and are therefore subject to restrictions

Secure the .fr domain you desire – check its availability for free today!