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This article gives an analysis of the .COM TLD based on data transmitted by Verisign, the company tasked with the management of .COM, to ICANN, as of 30/06/23. To conduct our study, we will be using two performance indicators taken from the reports sent by Verisign to ICANN and published in its...

This article gives an analysis of the .COM TLD based on data transmitted by Verisign, the company tasked with the management of .COM, to ICANN, as of 30/06/23. To conduct our study, we will be using two performance indicators taken from the reports sent by Verisign to ICANN and published in its...

Afnic provides a mediation service to be used by anyone (natural or legal person) as an amicable means of resolving disputes between rights holders and holders of domain names under one of the TLDs managed by Afnic (.fr and French overseas TLDs1). Entirely free of charge, this procedure is made...

Afnic provides a mediation service to be used by anyone (natural or legal person) as an amicable means of resolving disputes between rights holders and holders of domain names under one of the TLDs managed by Afnic (.fr and French overseas TLDs1). Entirely free of charge, this procedure is made...

Afnic publishes the summary of contributions received as part of the public consultation on the proposed mediation procedure for .fr and French overseas domain names. read more / download PDF

Afnic publishes the summary of contributions received as part of the public consultation on the proposed mediation procedure for .fr and French overseas domain names. read more / download PDF

Recognised for its reliability and its proximity, the .fr TLD is a common good that now totals more than 4 million domain names. Simple and accessible, it allows businesses and private individuals alike to develop an effective and controlled digital territory. With a market share in France of...

Recognised for its reliability and its proximity, the .fr TLD is a common good that now totals more than 4 million domain names. Simple and accessible, it allows businesses and private individuals alike to develop an effective and controlled digital territory. With a market share in France of...

Review of a major project in the service of an essential infrastructure of the French Internet. As an Operator of Essentials Services, Afnic manages the infrastructure of 20 TLDs, including the .fr domain which has nearly four million domain names. On 1 October, all the registry and domain...

Review of a major project in the service of an essential infrastructure of the French Internet. As an Operator of Essentials Services, Afnic manages the infrastructure of 20 TLDs, including the .fr domain which has nearly four million domain names. On 1 October, all the registry and domain...

Afnic is proud to have been reappointed as the registry of .fr and thanks all of its members and the .fr stakeholders for their support and help building new commitments for the development of .fr. The precise terms and conditions for implementing Afnic’s proposals for the management and...

Afnic is proud to have been reappointed as the registry of .fr and thanks all of its members and the .fr stakeholders for their support and help building new commitments for the development of .fr. The precise terms and conditions for implementing Afnic’s proposals for the management and...

As of 15 September 2021, the registration of domain names ending in -gouv.fr will be prohibited. Following consultation with all of the stakeholders concerned by this change, the registration of domain names ending in -gouv.fr will be prohibited, as will their IDN versions, due to their strong...

As of 15 September 2021, the registration of domain names ending in -gouv.fr will be prohibited. Following consultation with all of the stakeholders concerned by this change, the registration of domain names ending in -gouv.fr will be prohibited, as will their IDN versions, due to their strong...

At the Ordinary General Meeting held today, Friday 11 June 2021, the Registrars’ Consultative Committee elected one of its two representatives to replace Safebrands: Nameshield SAS, represented by Mr. Arnaud Wittersheim, nTLDs Project Manager and Compliance Officer. Founded in 1994...

At the Ordinary General Meeting held today, Friday 11 June 2021, the Registrars’ Consultative Committee elected one of its two representatives to replace Safebrands: Nameshield SAS, represented by Mr. Arnaud Wittersheim, nTLDs Project Manager and Compliance Officer. Founded in 1994...

Constantly attentive to its clients, Afnic is developing its SYRELI dispute resolution platform to ensure greater user-friendliness for both the creation and tracking of claims. What new changes will we see? More intuitive ergonomics. Claims submission in several stages with the possibility to...

Constantly attentive to its clients, Afnic is developing its SYRELI dispute resolution platform to ensure greater user-friendliness for both the creation and tracking of claims. What new changes will we see? More intuitive ergonomics. Claims submission in several stages with the possibility to...

Afnic has published its annual review of .FR, which presents the figures behind a remarkable performance that should be analysed in the light of an exceptional context. With 3,670,372 domain names at 31 December 2020, i.e. up 7% compared to 2019 with a net balance of 241,421 names, growth of...

Afnic has published its annual review of .FR, which presents the figures behind a remarkable performance that should be analysed in the light of an exceptional context. With 3,670,372 domain names at 31 December 2020, i.e. up 7% compared to 2019 with a net balance of 241,421 names, growth of...