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The .fr is turning 25

Launched on 2 September 1986, the .fr TLD has celebrated its 25th anniversary.To mark the occasion, Afnic publishes a special magazine

The magazine covers:

highlights in the history of the .fr TLD since its inception;

what goes on behind the scenes of the .fr TLD, with testimonials from the women and men who "work in the wings";

testimonials from project owners, business leaders and heads of institutions that have chosen the .fr extension, and from all those who have actively taken part in the saga of the .fr TLD.

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Functioning of Afnic during lockdown Which Top Level Domains have an IP address? Lala Andriamampianina, may you rest in peace Resolutions for 2020: Afnic goes elliptic 6 tips to prevent your website from being hacked In search of low-cost nTLDs Exploring the city through the .paris community .org - an alternative perspective Looking back on the success of the first meeting of the Cercle des .marque Key success factors for Internet extensions: an evaluation grid [Video] Conclusions on the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) France 2019 A brief example of using Afnic Open Data Food for thought on the "new TLD" business models 30 years of success and danger: the Web, URLs and the future [Success stories] Strengthen your infrastructure to suit your ambitions February 1, 2019: is the DNS going to shake? [Success stories] They chose to have their own TLD [Success stories] .museum, how a historic Internet suffix was revived The main steps in effectively launching your .brand 6 secrets on how to improve the renewal of domain names [Video] Back to IGF 2018 in Paris A .BRAND to enhance customer experience Afnic commits to DNS security at the international level Replacement of the KSK of the root zone: Are you ready? How the SNCF implemented its new digital strategy with oui.sncf Franco-Dutch research project on automatic classification of domain name abuse The auditive memorization of domain names What are the possible actions against domain name abuses? Identity theft by domain name: what Afnic does Cybersquatting, Spam, Phishing… the different types of domain name abuses [Video] Review of the French Internet Governance Forum 2018 Custom Internet extensions: the opportunities for brands How to avoid inadmissibility in the SYRELI procedure Which English terms are most used in .FR domain names? Domain name security, the example of cryptocurrencies What are the terms most used in .fr domain names? Personality test: Are you ready for GDPR? Do GeoTLDs like .alsace have an effect on local SEO? The 11 vital locations to display your domain name! What means of action for a Right-holder ineligible under the Naming Policy? Domain name litigation: the recognition of an AOC rights in the SYRELI procedure Why choose a domain name under a geoTLD? Afnic, a community first and foremost! The defense of personality rights in the SYRELI procedure When will the next round of the new gTLDs take place? 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(The conspiracy theory version) abc.xyz : The controversial success of .xyz Corporate Communications, Constant Crisis abc.xyz : Why not alphabet.com ? alphabet.xyz : How Alphabet got its domain name abc.xyz : Don't worry, we're still getting used to the name too! IANA transition crosses a major milestone in Buenos Aires A day in the life of the Icann empowered community IANA transition : the machine is moving, but the deadline is approaching Corporate Social Responsibility and the DNA of ccTLDs China Changing in Leaps and Bounds Towards a less intrusive DNS ICANN: what does accountability stand for? ICANN Singapore. A debate at the other end of the world ICANN Reform, or opening Pandora's box Internet Governance Forum: What is to be done? Slam spam! Icann : freeze ! Scams and identity theft, the experience of a SYRELI reporter French Regional Reform Does Not Mean the End of GeoTLDs Lessons Learnt from NETmundial Suggestions for a successful IANA transition Wind of change at Afnic! Back to the future of the Afnic Legal Service The US Backs ICANN for Internet Governance Should the registrars streamline their gTLD strategy? The IANA elephant in the room 2014 : change of course for the naming system Why do regions want a place online? What can Afnic do? Internet governance: let’s get to work! FAQ Glossary Certificates

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Presentation Excellence AFNIC key dates Orgaization Directors Committee Afnic’s missions and 2020-2022 strategic focuses Members	Organisation Consultative Committees International cooperation Become a member of Afnic Articles of Association Rules of Procedure Afnic Board International College	News General news Operations news	How to come to Afnic
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Publications Viewpoints Scientific Council The .fr is turning 25 Reports of meetings of governing and consultative bodies Annual reports Studies Practical Guides French Domain Name Industry Report Issue Papers Legal brochures	Blog Using Afnic open data : example with the term COVID Hosting a domain name with compound characters Eligibility of a holder located in the United Kingdom post Brexit Can compound characters be used in a domain name? Functioning of Afnic during lockdown Which Top Level Domains have an IP address? Lala Andriamampianina, may you rest in peace Resolutions for 2020: Afnic goes elliptic 6 tips to prevent your website from being hacked In search of low-cost nTLDs Exploring the city through the .paris community .org - an alternative perspective Looking back on the success of the first meeting of the Cercle des .marque Key success factors for Internet extensions: an evaluation grid [Video] Conclusions on the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) France 2019 A brief example of using Afnic Open Data Food for thought on the "new TLD" business models 30 years of success and danger: the Web, URLs and the future [Success stories] Strengthen your infrastructure to suit your ambitions February 1, 2019: is the DNS going to shake? [Success stories] They chose to have their own TLD [Success stories] .museum, how a historic Internet suffix was revived The main steps in effectively launching your .brand 6 secrets on how to improve the renewal of domain names [Video] Back to IGF 2018 in Paris A .BRAND to enhance customer experience Afnic commits to DNS security at the international level Replacement of the KSK of the root zone: Are you ready? How the SNCF implemented its new digital strategy with oui.sncf Franco-Dutch research project on automatic classification of domain name abuse The auditive memorization of domain names What are the possible actions against domain name abuses? Identity theft by domain name: what Afnic does Cybersquatting, Spam, Phishing… the different types of domain name abuses [Video] Review of the French Internet Governance Forum 2018 Custom Internet extensions: the opportunities for brands How to avoid inadmissibility in the SYRELI procedure Which English terms are most used in .FR domain names? Domain name security, the example of cryptocurrencies What are the terms most used in .fr domain names? Personality test: Are you ready for GDPR? Do GeoTLDs like .alsace have an effect on local SEO? The 11 vital locations to display your domain name! What means of action for a Right-holder ineligible under the Naming Policy? Domain name litigation: the recognition of an AOC rights in the SYRELI procedure Why choose a domain name under a geoTLD? Afnic, a community first and foremost! The defense of personality rights in the SYRELI procedure When will the next round of the new gTLDs take place? A million good reasons for coming to the Afnic Forum... Yeti DNS-over-TLS public resolver 2016, the beginning of a new cycle for Afnic .fr has just passed the 3 million domain names milestone My experience inside the Afnic Legal Department Future of ICANN Privatization? Internationalization? Supervision? Excellence at Afnic - Our coming-out Speech at the transmittal of the IANA Stewardship Transition Plan Exclusive offer: 100% money back on your domain name*! 8 tips for choosing the right domain name IPv6 and DNSSEC are respectively 20 and 19 years old. Same fight and challenges? L.45-2 paragraph 1 of the CPCE: When a domain name disrupts the French law How to avoid getting your domain name stolen by email? Accountability and IANA transition: behind the scenes Stop selling domain names! abc.xyz : erratum.xyz A comprehensive approach to French regional branding abc.xyz : Meanwhile, back in France… abc.xyz: Why not alphabet.com? (The conspiracy theory version) abc.xyz : The controversial success of .xyz Corporate Communications, Constant Crisis abc.xyz : Why not alphabet.com ? alphabet.xyz : How Alphabet got its domain name abc.xyz : Don't worry, we're still getting used to the name too! IANA transition crosses a major milestone in Buenos Aires A day in the life of the Icann empowered community IANA transition : the machine is moving, but the deadline is approaching Corporate Social Responsibility and the DNA of ccTLDs China Changing in Leaps and Bounds Towards a less intrusive DNS ICANN: what does accountability stand for? ICANN Singapore. A debate at the other end of the world ICANN Reform, or opening Pandora's box Internet Governance Forum: What is to be done? Slam spam! Icann : freeze ! Scams and identity theft, the experience of a SYRELI reporter French Regional Reform Does Not Mean the End of GeoTLDs Lessons Learnt from NETmundial Suggestions for a successful IANA transition Wind of change at Afnic! Back to the future of the Afnic Legal Service The US Backs ICANN for Internet Governance Should the registrars streamline their gTLD strategy? The IANA elephant in the room 2014 : change of course for the naming system Why do regions want a place online? What can Afnic do? Internet governance: let’s get to work!	FAQ General FAQ Registrar FAQ
Glossary	Certificates