Why choose a .fr domain name — and why use an AFNIC-accredited registrar like ICE DEVELOPMENT

Why choose a .fr domain name?

Choosing your domain name is a strategic step in establishing or strengthening your online presence.
Among all the available domain extensions, .fr stands out as the go-to choice for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to highlight their French identity.

Having a .fr domain name allows you to:

reassure your visitors about the origin of your business
benefit from a reliable and secure management framework, overseen by AFNIC (over 30 years without service interruption or outage)
88% of French people believe that a .fr web address is trustworthy (source: AFNIC).

Compliance with the AFNIC Naming Charter

.fr domain names are subject to specific naming rules defined by AFNIC.
This charter governs the conditions for registration, allocation, and use of domains to ensure responsible and secure use of the French digital space.

As an AFNIC-accredited registrar since 2000, ICE DEVELOPMENT ensures that every registered domain name strictly complies with this policy.

Our Domain Name Management Service

At ICE DEVELOPMENT, we don’t just register your domain—we provide comprehensive, secure management at no extra cost throughout its entire lifecycle.

Everything is included in our service

Registration & Renewal
Immediate registration upon your approval
Automatic renewal 60 days before expiration, unless otherwise requested.
No risk of downtime or domain loss

Plus all technical configuration:

Creation and management of DNS zones
Pointing to your hosting servers
Creation and modification of records (A, TXT, CNAME, MX, etc.)
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration to secure your email sends (at our expense if you entrust us with your email service)
Support and technical assistance (just send an email to exploitation@ice-dev.com)
Four members of our team are authorized to quickly address your configuration needs.
And of course, we remain available by phone for any urgent needs

*** No additional charges ***

All operations related to your domain are included in the annual fee. No hidden fees, no quotes for each service call.

Why trust ICE DEVELOPMENT?

AFNIC-accredited registrar – for direct and secure management of your .fr domains
25 years of experience in the technical management of domains and web infrastructure
Responsiveness: a dedicated and committed team
Reliability: management in accordance with best practices for DNS and email security
Personalized service: 4 dedicated staff members, with no middlemen.

In summary

Entrusting your domain name to ICE DEVELOPMENT means choosing:

comprehensive support,
recognized expertise,
and the peace of mind that comes with an AFNIC-accredited partner.