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.cn Domain Registrations

The .cn domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the People's Republic of China, managed by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). With the world's largest internet population, China represents an enormous digital market, and a .cn domain is an essential asset for any business seeking credibility and visibility with Chinese consumers and partners. Major Chinese enterprises, government bodies, educational institutions, and technology companies all use .cn as their primary web address. International businesses entering the Chinese market also register .cn domains as part of their local digital presence and brand protection strategy. The .cn domain has strong search engine recognition within Chinese platforms and signals trust and local commitment to Chinese-speaking users. Registration requirements apply — registrants must provide valid identification documents.

.cn Domains

Registration Price

$11.95

Renewal Price

$11.95

Transfer Price

$11.95
Restrictions: .cn domain registration requires valid identification. Individual registrants must provide a government-issued ID, and organisation registrants must provide a valid business licence or organisation certificate. The registry (CNNIC) reviews all registration applications.

.cn Domain Information

Registry: CNNIC
Introduced: 1990
Intended use: Chinese Businesses & Organisations
Restrictions: Valid ID or business licence required
Whois privacy protection: Limited
IDN support: Yes
Supports DNSSEC: Yes
Renewal grace period: 30 days
Redemption grace period: 30 days
Name servers required: 2 - 6
Domain name length: 2 - 63 Characters
Auth code length: 8 - 32 Characters

Available Domain Extensions

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Frequently Asked Questions

To register a .cn domain, individual registrants must provide a government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or national ID card). Organisation registrants must provide a valid business licence, organisation certificate, or equivalent official document. The CNNIC registry reviews all applications and may request additional documentation.
.cn domains have a 30-day grace period after expiry during which you can renew without an additional fee. After that, a 30-day redemption period applies, during which renewal incurs an additional $300 USD fee.
.cn domain names are available to register for 1-10 years.
A .cn domain is widely trusted by Chinese internet users and is strongly preferred by local search engines and digital platforms. For any business targeting Chinese consumers, a .cn domain signals local commitment, credibility, and accessibility — making it a critical part of any China market entry strategy.