
.fr Domain Guidelines and Registration Rules for Squarespace Users
A .fr domain is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France, making it ideal for businesses and professionals with a French presence.
Key Features and Requirements:
- Registration and transfer options available through Squarespace
- Must comply with specific TLD registration policies
- No grace period for cancellations or refunds
- Domain transfers include an additional year of registration
- Previous registration time doesn't transfer from other providers
- Renewal date changes to the transfer completion date
Expiration Policies:
For Tucows-registered domains:
- 30-day recovery period after expiration
- Must contact Tucows directly for renewal
- Cannot be renewed through Squarespace
For Key-Systems domains:
- Approximately 30-day renewal window after expiration
- Contact support if domain disappears from account panel
- Reactivation may be possible in some cases
Important Considerations:
- Verify domain spelling before registration
- Ensure compliance with French registration requirements
- Understand that transfer process will affect renewal dates
- Be aware of specific renewal and expiration policies
Domain transfers to Squarespace will reset the registration period and establish a new renewal date based on the transfer completion date.
For pricing information, consult the domain name search page or domains panel in your Squarespace account.
Remember to verify all registration requirements and maintain accurate contact information to ensure uninterrupted domain service.
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