What is .frl?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .frl on August 30, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on May 15, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .frl, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .frl haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.frl).
.frl FAQ
What does .frl mean?
.frl is a generic top-level domain named for the word "frl", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .frl used for?
.frl is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .frl?
None. .frl is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .frl domain extension?
FRLregistry B.V. operates .frl as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .frl created?
.frl was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 30, 2014.
Is .frl a valid domain?
Yes. .frl is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .frl addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .frl domain?
.frl names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read FRLregistry B.V.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .frl DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .frl.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 5, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
