Register your .fr domain name with Scaleway

Registering a .fr domain is a key driver for your local SEO. Search engines like Google prioritize national extensions for localized queries in France.

• Trust: 85% of French internet users place more trust in .fr websites for online transactions.
• Identity: You showcase your commitment to the French digital ecosystem—a mark of professionalism and compliance with European standards.

Registration rules (eligibility, syntax, reserved terms) are defined by the Afnic Naming Charter.
You can consult it here.

Afnic sets clear rules to protect the integrity of the extension.

• Eligibility: Open to any individual residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, and any legal entity with its registered office or a branch in these territories.
• Transparency: No documents are required at the time of purchase, but your contact details must be accurate and verifiable.
• The .fr follows the "first come, first served" principle.

Setting up your digital identity is a simple three-step process:

1. Search: Use our tool to check if your brand name is available in .fr.
2. Configuration: Enter the registrant details and configure your security options.
3. Activation: Once payment is confirmed, the domain is instantly reserved and your DNS records are deployed on our highly available infrastructure.

Yes, you can transfer the management of your domain names to Scaleway.
To do so, simply:

• Unlock the relevant domain name(s);
• Retrieve the authorization code(s) (Auth code);
• Initiate the transfer from your Scaleway console.

A .fr transfer takes approximately 8 days.
This is a paid operation and includes the domain name renewal. Before proceeding, remember to check your technical configuration (DNS zone) and replicate your records on Scaleway’s name servers if necessary.

If you are unsure who currently manages your .fr domain, you can check it here.

Yes, you can register .fr domain names containing accented characters (known as IDNs - Internationalized Domain Names) with Scaleway.

IDNs allow the use of specific characters unique to certain languages, especially French accents in this case (e.g., é, è, à, ç) or other alphabets, while remaining fully compatible with the DNS.
However:

• Character restrictions: not all characters are permitted; they must comply with the naming rules defined by Afnic,
• Compatibility: Some legacy systems or services may not correctly handle accented domain names.

Yes, you can modify the registrant (change of ownership). The new owner must be eligible for .fr registration and provide verifiable information.

You can register as many as you want, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.
Each domain must be renewed before its expiration date.

Yes. Once registered, the domain is associated with your identity as the owner, in accordance with applicable WHOIS publication rules. You can choose whether or not to use it (for a website, email, or subdomains) at any time.

Yes. .fr domains registered with Scaleway support DNSSEC to help prevent DNS hijacking and help ensure that your traffic reaches its intended destination.