Milodomain
Public auction, secure payment, fast transfer.
Every day, hundreds of expired .fr domains become available again at AFNIC. We capture them as soon as they are released and put them up for public auction, transparent, with no hidden plans.
You create an account
Free sign-up, no credit card required. You first create your credentials (email and password), then enter your full contact details (name, postal address, phone) which form your AFNIC Contact in the event of a winning bid. Bidders remain anonymous to one another: only the amount of your bid is visible.
You choose a domain
Browse the available expired .fr domains, filter by SEO metrics, age, number of backlinks. Each domain has its own listing with all verified data: Majestic TF/CF, archive.org, length, expiry date.
You place your bid
Public auction: everyone sees the current bid and the number of bidders. No hidden fees. You can choose a manual bid or an automatic one (you set your maximum, and the system bids on your behalf up to that limit).
3-minute anti-snipe
If a bid is placed in the last 3 minutes, closing is extended by 3 min. No one wins by luck at the last second. The auction closes when no one bids any further.
You win, you pay
At closing, the highest bidder wins the auction. Payment by card (Apple Pay and Google Pay included) via Stripe within 48 h. Invoice issued within 24 h. No additional fees.
The domain is in your name
The domain is registered with AFNIC in your name as soon as it is captured. If for any reason we cannot obtain it (collision with another registrar, restoration by the previous holder, legal dispute), no charge is made. Zero risk for you.
Frequently asked questions
Sign-up & account
How much does sign-up cost?
Sign-up is completely free. You only pay if you win an auction. No hidden commission, no subscription, no participation fee.
What information is required at sign-up?
Email and password initially. Then your full contact details: first name, last name, postal address, phone, and, for legal entities, company name and SIREN. This information is mandatory because it will form your AFNIC Contact in the event of a winning bid. It is only forwarded to AFNIC if you win an auction.
Can I take part from outside France?
AFNIC requires that the holder of a .fr domain name be established in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Milodomain.com applies this rule at sign-up.
Individual or legal entity?
Both are accepted. For a legal entity, enter the company name and SIREN number (9 digits). This information will appear on your WHOIS record at AFNIC.
Auctions
What if several customers want the same domain?
That is exactly how an auction works: the highest bidder wins the domain. That is why we use a public auction system, transparent for everyone, with a 3-minute anti-snipe.
Can I cancel a bid?
No. A bid placed is firm and final, as in any auction room. Only bid up to the amount you are willing to pay.
How does automatic bidding (max bid) work?
You set the maximum amount you are willing to pay. The system bids on your behalf automatically, step by step, each time a competitor outbids you, up to your ceiling. If you are outbid, you are notified by email. Your ceiling remains confidential.
What is the minimum increment between two bids?
The minimum increment is 10 € excl. VAT above the current best offer, regardless of the bid level.
How does the anti-snipe work?
If a bid is placed in the last 3 minutes before closing, closing is extended by an additional 3 minutes. The cumulative extension is capped at 60 minutes beyond the original closing time. The mechanism guarantees that no bidder can win at the very last moment by sheer timing.
Payment & invoice
Which payment methods do you accept?
Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, processed via Stripe. 100 % secure payment, PCI-DSS compliant. Your card is only charged once your win has been confirmed.
How long do I have to pay after winning?
You have 48 h to settle your bid, starting from the moment you receive the win notification. Failing this, a formal notice is sent with an additional 72 h period. If payment is not made, a flat penalty equivalent to 30 % of the winning bid (minimum 5 € excl. VAT) is due.
When do I receive my invoice?
The invoice is issued within 24 h of payment confirmation, sent by email and available in your personal account.
Are the prices shown excl. or incl. VAT?
Starting bids and auction prices are shown excluding VAT. 20 % VAT applies to French holders and to European individuals. European legal entities with a valid intra-EU VAT number are exempt (reverse charge).
How are you remunerated?
Our margin is included in the final price. The starting bid (from 30 € excl. VAT) covers our domain-name selection costs, the technical registration operation and the creation of your AFNIC Contact. Beyond that, the premium reflects the value the market places on the domain.
Domain & technical
How long before I can use my domain?
The domain is registered with AFNIC in your name as soon as it is captured, even before you pay. After payment, management access (DNS, AuthCode for transfer to another registrar) is provided to you within a maximum of 48 h business hours.
Can I transfer the domain to another registrar (OVH, Gandi)?
Yes. After payment, you can request the AFNIC AuthCode from your personal area and initiate a transfer to the registrar of your choice. The operation is standard and free of charge on the Milodomain.com side. Any fees on the new registrar's side are your responsibility.
What happens if you do not obtain the domain?
No charge is made, you only pay if the capture succeeds AND you win the auction. Possible causes of a failed snap: collision with another registrar at the exact moment of release, restoration of the domain by its previous holder during the Redemption Grace Period (RGP), or a legal dispute over the name.
Are you an AFNIC-accredited office?
Yes. Horizon Investissement, the company that operates Milodomain.com, is an AFNIC-accredited registrar. This allows us to submit registration requests directly to the registry, with no intermediary, immediately upon release of the domain name.
What legal guarantee applies to the obtained domain?
The domain is allocated in accordance with AFNIC rules. As with any .fr, it may be subject to a SYRELI or PARL procedure if a third party considers that you infringe their rights (trademark, company name). We recommend an INPI check before bidding. Milodomain.com is not party to such procedures.
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