The .fr domain extension is France's country-specific domain name, designed for businesses and professionals with a commercial presence in France. Here's what you need to know about managing .fr domains with Squarespace.

Registration and Eligibility

• Open to individuals and businesses with a commercial presence in France
• Must comply with specific ccTLD (country code top-level domain) requirements
• No refunds or grace periods available after registration
• Verify domain spelling before registering, as cancellations aren't permitted

Expiration and Renewal Rules

For Tucows-registered domains:

• 30-day window after expiration to request renewal from Tucows
• No renewal possible through Squarespace after expiration
• Expired domains return to Tucows' control

For Key-Systems domains:

• Approximately 30-day renewal window after expiration
• Renewal option available only while domain appears in account panel
• Contact support for potential domain reactivation if renewal period lapses

Domain Transfer Information

• Transfer includes one year of registration
• Previous registration time doesn't carry over
• Renewal date resets to transfer completion date
• Must meet Squarespace's domain transfer requirements

These guidelines specifically apply to .fr domain registration and transfers. Different rules may apply when linking an external .fr domain to your site.

For current pricing information, use Squarespace's domain search tool or check the domain control panel.

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