What domain extension is this?
.FR is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France.
What are the requirements & restrictions for this domain extension?
In order to register a .FR domain name, registrants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Individual reside in the territory of a member state of the European Union or one of the following: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
- Organization located (registered office or main place of business) in one of the Member States of the European Union or Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Norway or Iceland.
If the registrant is unable to provide the required details, partners may choose to subscribe to WebNIC’s proxy service.
The registration for .FR domain name is process manually and requires at least 3-5 working days.
What kind of domain extension does WebNIC offer?
WebNIC currently offers .FR.
What document is required for this domain extension?
It is not necessary to provide documents when registering for a .FR domain, however the Registry may request for them if necessary.
What is the length limitation for this domain extension?
Minimum of 3 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
What is the term of registration?
The term of registration for .FR domain is 1- 10 year(s).
Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes, partners are allowed to delete a .FR domain name after registered, however, there is no refund.
What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1 – 10 year(s).
How does the Domain Life Cycle work for this domain extension?
After a .FR domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:
| 30 days Renewal Grace Period |
30 days Redemption Grace Period |
7 days Pending Delete |
If partner did not renew the domain name, it will be released for public re-registration approximately 67 days from the domain expiration date. Please note that domain re-registration is based on first-come, first-serve basis.
Can I transfer the domain registrar under this domain extension?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .FR domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
Can I transfer the domain reseller under this domain extension?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .FR domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for this domain extension?
No, WebNIC does not provide IDN.FR domain name.