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Register domains across 800+ extensions, host in EU datacenters, and get SSL, Anycast DNS, and email bundled at no extra cost.
French domain registrar and web host with 800+ TLDs, bundled SSL, DNS, email, and honest renewal pricing since 2000.
Gandi is a French domain registrar and web host that bundles what competitors sell separately: every domain includes free SSL certificates, Anycast DNS with DNSSEC, and email forwarding. Founded in Paris in 2000, it manages 2.5 million+ domains across 800+ TLD extensions for individuals and businesses who want a no-upsell registrar with transparent renewal pricing.
Hosting plans run PHP, Python, and Node.js from €2/month, with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, unlimited SSL renewal, and one-click installs for WordPress, Nextcloud, and PrestaShop. VPS cloud servers start at €5/month with optional block storage. A full DNS management interface supports DNSSEC, configuration templates, and automatic zone backups.
Key benefits:
- 800+ domain extensions with transparent renewal pricing and no surprise upsells
- Free SSL certificates auto-renewed on all domains and hosting plans
- Anycast DNS with DNSSEC included, plus configuration templates and automatic backups
- Custom email mailboxes on your own domain, with unlimited aliases and forwarding
- PHP, Python, and Node.js hosting with PostgreSQL and MySQL on every plan
- VPS servers from €5/month with full root access and block storage add-ons
- One-click installs for WordPress, Nextcloud, PrestaShop, and Matomo
All infrastructure runs from Gandi's own datacenters in Paris, France (FR-SD3) and Luxembourg (LU-BI1), with no reliance on third-party hyperscalers. The platform holds ISO 27001:2022 certification and is fully GDPR-compliant, with support teams based in Europe. Gandi has operated its own physical infrastructure since 2000, well before cloud sovereignty became a selling point.
Ideal for developers, agencies, and freelancers who want a European registrar with honest pricing, bundled essentials, and a vendor that has defended the open internet since 2000.
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