.cf Domain
.cf is the ccTLD of the Central African Republic, registered with IANA on April 24, 1996. For a decade it was associated with Freenom, which offered it for free worldwide; after Freenom's shutdown in February 2024 — which eliminated 12.6 million .tk, .cf, and .gq domains — it is now managed through standard commercial channels.
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About the .CF domain
What is the .CF domain?
That business model ended abruptly: on February 12, 2024, Freenom announced its complete withdrawal from registry operations following a settlement with Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram), which had sued the company over the massive use of these free extensions to create phishing and brand-impersonation domains. The shutdown eliminated around 12.6 million domains across the .tk, .cf, and .gq extensions at once. Since then, registering new .cf domains happens through standard commercial channels, without the free model that characterized it for over a decade.
Uses of .CF
Who is the .CF domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CF is the ideal extension.
Business and projects in the Central African Republic
The most direct, geographically coherent use, now under a standard commercial registration model.
International projects (paid registration)
After Freenom's end, anyone can register .cf through conventional commercial registrars.
Recommended security verification
Given the extension's history of abuse under Freenom, it is worth checking the reputation of any older .cf link.
.CF vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CF with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cf This page | Any project, now via commercial registration | None formal | Check price |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .CF domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CF domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CF domain
Is it still free to register a .cf domain?
No. Since Freenom's shutdown in February 2024, .cf registration happens through standard commercial channels, like any other paid ccTLD.
What was Freenom?
A company that between 2012 and 2014 secured agreements to operate the .tk, .cf, .ga, and .gq extensions for free, allowing domain registration with no genuine connection to those countries.
Why did Freenom shut down?
Following a 2024 settlement with Meta, stemming from a lawsuit over the massive use of these free extensions to create phishing and brand-impersonation domains.
What happened to existing .cf domains after the shutdown?
The shutdown eliminated around 12.6 million combined domains across the .tk, .cf, and .gq extensions.
Who currently manages the .cf domain?
Societe Centrafricaine de Telecommunications (SOCATEL), administratively. It was registered with IANA on April 24, 1996.
Can I register my .cf domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension under the current commercial model.
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