FRED

Open-source software for operating a domain registry and ENUM , operated directly by the CZ.NIC association. A system designed with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and deployment flexibility.

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Solutions for effective domain registry management

FRED is a modern open-source domain registry management system. Thanks to its scalability and high performance, it is suitable for registries of various sizes—from smaller projects to large-scale production infrastructures.

It enables domain management, database searches, and access to change history. It also supports the use of verified electronic identities.

The system consists of multiple components that can be deployed independently, allowing it to be tailored to specific operational needs.

1 500 000

.CZ domains
are managed by the system

13

Registries around the world
use FRED

5

continents where
the system can be found

25

years of experience managing
the DNS registry and infrastructure

Main advantages

Plug and play installation

Precompiled RPM and DEB packages enable quick deployment. All you need to do is install, configure the basics, and run the application. Both a CLI and a Python library are available for easy integration.

High performance and scalability

It can handle hundreds of operations per second, even with millions of domains. Optimized for standard server hardware, with the ability to scale easily as the registry grows.

Modern technologies a standards

FRED has been under development for a long time and is based on standards such as EPP. It supports secure communication and allows for customization and expansion according to the registry's needs.

Modular architecture

The system consists of separate modules that you can deploy as needed. It supports operation on one or more servers and offers flexible security and performance settings.

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Technical documentation

Documentation consists of several publications, each of which serves a different purpose. The open-source source code for the documentation can be found at GitLab . For more information about the RDAP extension, go to RDAP page .

Solutions tailored to your needs

  • Modular design—choose only the components you really need

  • The opportunity to influence developments

  • Open source

  • More support options—informal community support, contract-based online training, remote implementation support, software support for using the service, and more

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Kateřina Chmelová
Director of Sales

katerina.chmelova@nic.cz
+420 724 125 565

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