.cf is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Central African Republic, introduced in 1996 and managed by Freenom. It is available for free registration and supports DNSSEC and WHOIS privacy protection.
.cf is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Central African Republic. Managed by Freenom, the domain is available for free registration, making it popular among users globally. The domain supports DNSSEC, ensuring secure domain name resolution, and offers WHOIS privacy protection. It is commonly used by individuals, businesses, and organizations both within and outside the Central African Republic. The registration process is straightforward, with no significant restrictions, and supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). The domain enjoys wide usage, with millions of registrations to date.
Global, with a focus on Central African Republic entities and individuals.
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Freenom
1996
Societe Centrafricaine de Telecommunications (SOCATEL)
Entities connected with the Central African Republic
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1 to 10 years
Domains can be renewed before the expiration date.
Domains can be transferred following standard procedures.
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Varies by registrar; often free for basic registrations.
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)
1. Minimum of 3 characters. 2. Maximum of 63 characters. 3. Can include letters, numbers, and hyphens (except at the beginning or end).
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As of 2023, there are over 2 million registered .cf domains.
Individuals, businesses, and organizations globally, including those with ties to the Central African Republic.
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