Prepare a domain and URL migration
A migration changes the addresses readers and search engines use to reach content.
Read the practical method →Afnic · Choisir un nom de domaine
Guidance from the .fr registry on choosing a legible domain name and checking availability.
Resource identity and purpose checked against the source on . This check does not verify all service conditions or individual data records.
When it helps
Compare legibility, availability and brand consistency before registration and promotion.
How to start
List candidate names and prepare availability, readability and management checks. Identify the holder, access and renewal arrangements early; retain them in the project record.
Limits to keep in mind
Technical domain availability does not establish the absence of prior rights.
Check before using
Three points to record with the decision.
- 01
Chosen name and searches performed.
- 02
Holder and recovery contact.
- 03
Renewal and registrar access.
A method and complementary resources.
Source and verification
Afnic · Choisir un nom de domaine — primary source. Link checked . The checklist is editorial guidance; link availability does not guarantee completeness or suitability.
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