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Register a .fo domain — Faroe Islands's domain extension

.fo is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Faroe Islands and builds instant local trust.

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.fo at a glance

Term
1 year
Eligibility
Open to all
DNSSEC
No
WHOIS privacy
No

.fo registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .fo domain.

Registration

Registration term
1 year
Renewal term
1 year
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
None — open to everyone
Extra registrant data
Not required
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar
Owner change
Registry trade procedure

Technical

Registry
FO Council
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1993
DNSSEC
Not supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS and RDAP

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .fo domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Faroe Islands.

Build trust with customers in Faroe Islands who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Faroe Islands.

Protect your brand by securing its .fo version.

Who .fo is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Faroe Islands market.

How to register a .fo domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .fo domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
  3. 3Complete your payment securely.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.

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.fo domain FAQs

.fo domains can be registered for 1 year at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. .fo has no special eligibility rules.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .fo registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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