.fr Domain Registration and Management Guidelines

.fr Domain Registration and Management Guidelines

By Michael Thompson

February 9, 2025 at 05:31 PM

A .fr domain name is France's official country code top-level domain (ccTLD). This domain extension is primarily designed for businesses and individuals operating in France.

Key Registration Requirements:

  • Must have a physical presence or operations in France
  • Available through domain registrars like Tucows and Key-Systems
  • One-year registration period for new transfers

Expiration and Renewal:

  • 30-day grace period for renewal after expiration
  • No 5-day cancellation grace period
  • No refunds available once registered
  • Renewal date changes to match transfer completion date when moving to a new registrar

Important Considerations:

  • New transfers receive a fresh one-year registration period
  • Previous registration time doesn't carry over during transfers
  • Double-check domain name accuracy before registering
  • Verify registration requirements are met before purchase

For Domain Expiration:

Tucows Registrar:

  • 30-day grace period for renewal requests
  • Must contact Tucows directly for renewal
  • Domains return to registrar after expiration

Key-Systems Registrar:

  • Approximately 30-day renewal window
  • Domain must be renewed before dashboard removal
  • Contact support for possible reactivation if renewal window missed

Note: These rules apply specifically to .fr domain registration and transfers. Different guidelines may apply when connecting an existing .fr domain from a third-party provider.

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