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.CF

Registry operator Societe Centrafricaine de Telecommunications (SOCATEL) · ccTLD
10 registrars tracked
Cheapest registration
$9.98
INWXlive · then $9.98/yr
Cheapest renewal
$9.98
INWXlive · per year
Cheapest transfer
$9.98
INWXlive · incl. 1-yr extension
Recorded renewal low
$9.98
2026-08-24
Cheapest .cf renewal — 26 days recorded over 40 market minimum · 14 days never recorded, drawn as breaks
$0.01 $21 $42 $63 08 Aug23 Aug02 Sep09 Sep15 Sep recorded low $9.98 $9.98
Receipt · .cf via INWX — best 5-year path
year 1 $9.98
years 2–5 @ $9.98 $39.92
WHOIS privacy varies by TLD or account
total · 5 years$49.90
prices as of 2026-09-16 10:10 UTChow this is computed →

Registrar board

every .cf offer, ranked by true cost
# Registrar Privacy visit
1 INWX live — adds EU VAT for consumers $9.98 $9.98 varies $29.94 visit
2 Cloudean held 09-15 $16.76 — free* $50.28 visit
3 Gonbei live $20.91 — not verified $62.73 visit
4 DonDominio live — adds EU VAT for consumers $25.33 — free* $75.99 visit
5 NameMart held 09-11 $24.29 $24.29 not verified $90.87 visit
6 Gandi live — adds EU VAT for consumers $57.69 $24.43 free* $139.81 visit
7 Openprovider live — adds EU VAT for consumers $52.10 — not verified $156.30 visit
8 Hostnet live — adds EU VAT for consumers $52.49 — not verified $157.47 visit
9 Hosterion live — adds EU VAT for consumers $69.23 — not verified $207.69 visit
10 Hostpoint live $118.72 $118.72 not verified $420.60 visit
Showing 10 registrars · 8 live, 2 held from an earlier day · what that means · +vat / no vat appear only when confirmed; unmarked means no public statement · why prices exclude it · free* means the registrar includes privacy where the registry permits it; availability can still differ for this TLD PIN + TO COMPARE UP TO 3 · TAP A PRICE FOR ITS RECEIPT

About .cf

one honest minute

.cf is a ccTLD run by Societe Centrafricaine de Telecommunications (SOCATEL). We track it because 10 registrars price it — the numbers below are what they actually charge.

Right now the cheapest way in is $9.98 at INWX, the cheapest renewal on the market is $9.98/yr at INWX, and the best five-year total is $49.90 via INWX. If you're moving an existing name, transfers start at $9.98 and normally include a one-year extension.

Related boards: .gq prices · .africa prices · .co.rs prices · .com.kg prices · .com.ua prices — or browse all 2993 extensions and today's verified coupons.

How .cf compares

renewals and five-year totals, same math

.cf vs .gq: today's best .cf renewal, $9.98/yr, runs level with the best .gq renewal at $9.98/yr. Held for five years at today's prices, .cf totals $49.90 against $49.90 for .gq — effectively a tie at this horizon.

.cf vs .africa: today's best .cf renewal, $9.98/yr, runs level with the best .africa renewal at $9.99/yr. Held for five years at today's prices, .cf totals $49.90 against $45.95 for .africa — a $3.95 premium at current rates.

If .cf expires

backorder coverage is a different market from registration price
Confirmed public routes 0 no provider list proves support yet

A broad “100+ TLDs” claim is not enough to mark .cf as supported. Open the finder to check providers whose catalogue is available only through live search.

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FAQ

.cf pricing
How much does a .cf domain cost?
Right now the cheapest verified first-year price for a .cf domain is $9.98 at INWX, and the cheapest verified renewal is $9.98 per year at INWX. First-year promo prices usually apply once — always check the renewal before you commit.
Why is the .cf renewal price different from the first-year price?
Registrars discount the first year to win customers, then charge the regular rate from year two. On .cf the steepest step-up on today's board is ×2.4 — that gap is exactly why Domain.Guru always prints the renewal beside the promo.
What is the cheapest way to keep a .cf domain for 5 years?
The lowest verified 5-year total today is $49.90 via INWX — first year $9.98, then $9.98 per year, ICANN fees included where they apply. Our default ranking sorts by the same formula, computed over 3 years.
Can I transfer a .cf domain to a cheaper registrar?
Yes — a transfer usually includes a 1-year extension. The cheapest independently published .cf transfer right now is $9.98 at INWX. Domains must typically be 60+ days old and unlocked, with a transfer code from the current registrar.