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.RE Domain

The .RE domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Réunion, an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

WHOIS Server: whois.nic.re
Introduced: 1997

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Réunion, France, or other EU/EEA countries.
Average Pricing: €25-€40 per year
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.re/

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General Availability:1997-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in Réunion, France, or other EU/EEA countries.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Réunion. It's also used for general purposes, often by businesses and individuals seeking a domain that spells 're' (as in 'regarding' or 'about').

The .RE domain is also popular for creating clever domain hacks, where the domain and TLD combine to form a word or phrase.Réunion is a French overseas territory, so .RE domains are subject to French and EU regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The .RE domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Réunion, an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean. The .RE TLD is managed by Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (AFNIC) and was introduced in 1997.

Registration for .RE domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Réunion, France, or other EU/EEA countries.

The average pricing for a .RE domain is €25-€40 per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .RE domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.re. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.re/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .RE domains include: OVH, Gandi, Namecheap, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .RE provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.