Geographic extension for Friesland, Netherlands92% of domains actually active — a very high real-use rateExceptional DNSSEC adoption: 34.46% signed zones

.frl Domain

.frl is the geographic extension for Friesland, a province in the Netherlands, delegated on 22 August 2014. It has over 10,600 registered domains, with a notable 92.39% active in the DNS zone and an exceptionally high DNSSEC adoption rate (34.46%).

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2014 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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About the .FRL domain

What is the .FRL domain?

.frl is a geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) representing Friesland, a province in the northern Netherlands with its own distinct cultural and linguistic identity. Managed by FRLregistry B.V., based in Leeuwarden, the province's capital, with CentralNic as technical backend, it was delegated on 22 August 2014. It has over 10,600 registered domains, with a notable 92.39% active in the DNS zone — one of the highest real-use rates of any geographic extension — and exceptionally high DNSSEC adoption, with 34.46% signed zones, far above the typical average. The registrar profile is dominated by Dutch companies: Metaregistrar BV leads with over half the market (50.92%), followed by Key-Systems, Hosting Concepts B.V./Registrar.eu and Realtime Register B.V., confirming real adoption heavily concentrated in Friesland itself and the Netherlands.

Extension .FRL

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2014

Registry FRLregistry B.V. (Leeuwarden, Netherlands); technical backend operated by CentralNic

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .FRL

Who is the .FRL domain for?

These are the most common situations where .FRL is the ideal extension.

Friesland businesses and professionals

The most direct use: companies, shops and professionals based in the province wanting to reflect their local identity.

Projects tied to Frisian language and culture

Initiatives focused on preserving and promoting Frisian, the region's own language.

Tourism in Friesland

Accommodation, routes and tourist services focused on this Dutch region.

Local institutions and administrations

Public bodies and associations linked to Frisian provincial or municipal government.

Sailing and water sports

Friesland is known for its lakes and sailing tradition, making this extension relevant to the sector.

Local products and Frisian gastronomy

Businesses focused on products typical of the region, like its famous cheeses.

.FRL vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .FRL with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.frl This page	Businesses and projects linked to Friesland	None formal	Contact us
.nl	Netherlands in general	None	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.amsterdam	Amsterdam specifically	None formal	Contact us

Registration process

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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.

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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 .FRL domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .FRL domain

What does .frl mean?

It stands for Friesland, a province in the northern Netherlands with its own distinct cultural and linguistic identity.

Who manages the .frl domain?

FRLregistry B.V., based in Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. It was delegated on 22 August 2014, with CentralNic as technical backend.

Why does .frl have such a high real-use rate?

92.39% of registered domains are actually active in DNS, one of the highest ratios among geographic extensions, confirming genuine use by local businesses and projects.

Do I need a connection to Friesland to register this domain?

There is no mandatory formal verification, though the real registrar profile — dominated by Dutch companies — confirms usage is heavily concentrated among those with a genuine connection to the region.

How much does a .frl domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .frl domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .frl domain is the geographic extension for Friesland, a province in the northern Netherlands, delegated on 22 August 2014 and managed by FRLregistry B.V. With over 10,600 domains registered, a notable 92.39% actually active, and exceptionally high DNSSEC adoption (34.46%), it shows one of the highest real-use rates among geographic extensions, with a registrar profile dominated by Dutch companies. It is ideal for businesses and projects genuinely tied to this region. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your local project.