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.TF Domain

The .tf domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, an overseas territory of France.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: AFNIC (Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération)
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.tf
Introduced: 1997

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in France or the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, or own a trademark corresponding to the domain name.
Average Pricing: €70
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.tf/

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

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in France or the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, or own a trademark corresponding to the domain name.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, but also popular for tech and gaming-related websites due to its association with 'Team Fortress'.

While .tf is the ccTLD for the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, it's often used creatively for 'Team Fortress' gaming communities.The French Southern and Antarctic Lands have no permanent civilian population, making .tf one of the least locally used ccTLDs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .tf domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, an overseas territory of France. The .TF TLD is managed by AFNIC (Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération) and was introduced in 1997.

Registration for .TF domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in France or the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, or own a trademark corresponding to the domain name.

The average pricing for a .TF domain is €70. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

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

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

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