Published: 17.10.2026
The .re extension is the country-code domain of Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Saint-Denis is the main town and administrative centre, and French is the language of daily life, with Creole also widely spoken. Local businesses, schools, tourism operators and public bodies use a .re name to show their link with the island. A short availability form follows this paragraph, and it will show whether your name in .re is still available.
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A short history
Réunion was settled by Europeans in the seventeenth century, and its economy grew around plantations, trade and migrants from several continents. The island is also known for its volcanic landscape, including the active Piton de la Fournaise. Over time, local organisations, hotels and cultural groups have taken up the national code for their own sites.
Who runs it
The zone's registry sets the terms for holders and renewals, and it publishes them openly. Registrars take each order and pass it on to the registry. Read the current conditions before you order, rather than relying on guesses or outdated summaries.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: conditions on who may register a .re name can apply, so check the current terms first.
- Registrant data: the information you give must be correct, and it may be verified.
- Letters: names use letters, digits and hyphens; accented letters depend on the registry's current support.
- Expiry: put the renewal date in a shared calendar, since an expired name can become available to others.
Who might choose .re
- Tour guides, hotels and guesthouses that welcome visitors to the volcanoes, cirques and beaches of the island.
- Food producers, rum distillers and craft shops that sell local products.
- Schools, universities and public information services based on the island.
- Cultural groups, musicians and festivals that present the island's culture.
Strengths
- The ending points to a French overseas place in the Indian Ocean, which suits a business with a clear island identity.
- A short, familiar address is easy to write on a menu, a tour brochure or a van.
- Visitors who read French may recognise the place at once, and the address fits bilingual material well.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone is tied to a single island, so a business that serves customers in mainland France or abroad may also need a generic address.
- Visitors who read English may not know the ending, so explain the address on the homepage.
- Good short names may already be taken, so consider a name that includes the place or the service.
- Rules can change, so look them over again ahead of renewal.
Tips before you register
- Test the name in .com, and review the social accounts your customers use.
- Enter the business details exactly as they appear in your official records.
- Publish the site in French, and add Creole phrases if your audience uses them.
- Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the domain sends invoices or bookings.
- Enable auto-renewal and keep a second person listed as a contact on the account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live on Réunion to register a .re name? Holder conditions may apply, so check the current terms before you order.
Does a .re name help a site rank in local search results? It is one geographic signal. Clear French content, fast loading and genuine links count for more.
Can a .re site be written in French only? Yes. Language is your choice, though French is the main language on the island.
