.fr domains are the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France, designed for businesses and professionals with a presence in the French market.

Key Features

• Perfect for commercial and professional presence in France
• Follows specific registration rules different from other TLDs
• No grace period or refund after registration
• Domain transfers count as a new year of registration

Expiration Rules

• Tucows-registered domains:

  • 30-day redemption period after expiration
  • Must contact Tucows directly for renewal
  • Cannot be renewed through other providers

• Key-Systems-registered domains:

  • Approximately 30-day renewal window after expiration
  • Cannot be restored once removed from dashboard
  • Contact support for potential reactivation

Important Considerations

• Verify domain spelling before registration (no refunds for typos)
• Transfer renewal dates reset to the transfer completion date
• Domain must comply with French registry guidelines
• Registration should be reserved for those committed to maintaining the domain

Management Options

• Register new domains
• Transfer existing domains
• Connect third-party registered domains
• Manage DNS settings through registrar dashboard

Remember to review all registry requirements before registering a .fr domain, as they have stricter guidelines compared to other domain extensions.

Note: Specific pricing information is available through domain search tools or domain management dashboards.

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