Register .com.fr for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are needed in normal cases.
Second-level domain / France
.COM.FR domain
.COM.FR domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.com.fr is a second-level domain for businesses selling to French customers. A com.fr domain is sold as a second level for businesses aiming at France. It is run separately from the plain .fr zone. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 1,362 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryAFNIC
RegionFrance
Best forBusinesses selling to French customers
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeUsually within 1 day
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyAFNIC SYRELI
01 / Overview
What is .com.fr?
.com.fr is the Commercial extension under France. A quick fact: AFNIC opened .fr to all EU residents in 2011, and it also manages the codes of several French overseas territories.
There is no eligibility barrier for .com.fr. A com.fr domain is sold as a second level for businesses aiming at France. It is run separately from the plain .fr zone. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.
A simple example: A Pakistani leather goods exporter with French buyers can use com.fr when a plain .fr name is not possible.
Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.
Moving .com.fr to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in Usually within 1 day.
Who uses .com.fr in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .com.fr
✓Who can registerA com.fr domain is sold as a second level for businesses aiming at France. It is run separately from the plain .fr zone. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed in normal cases.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length1 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .COM.FR policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .com.fr
Renew .com.fr any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .com.fr need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within 1 day.
A .com.fr name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
DNSSEC is supported for .com.fr. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
The .com.fr registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .com.fr in Usually within 1 day
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .com.fr name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Usually within 1 dayThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .com.fr without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .com.fr.
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Real life example
A Pakistani leather goods exporter with French buyers can use com.fr when a plain .fr name is not possible.
06 / Compare
.com.fr vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .com.fr
Did you know
AFNIC opened .fr to all EU residents in 2011, and it also manages the codes of several French overseas territories.
08 / FAQ.com.fr questions,
.com.fr questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .com.fr?
.com.fr is the Commercial extension under France. AFNIC opened .fr to all EU residents in 2011, and it also manages the codes of several French overseas territories.
How much does a .com.fr domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .com.fr registration is Rs 1,362 per year and renewal is Rs 1,543 per year. Transfer is Rs 1,287. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .com.fr?
A com.fr domain is sold as a second level for businesses aiming at France. It is run separately from the plain .fr zone. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. No documents are needed in normal cases.
Can I register .com.fr from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .com.fr. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .com.fr domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes Usually within 1 day.
What happens if my .com.fr domain expires?
Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .com.fr?
The .com.fr registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .com.fr or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .com.fr suits businesses selling to French customers. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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