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Registering the .cn ccTLD – How to Do It & What Are the Benefits
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$9.99
$15.99
$25.99
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.com.cn
USD
$15.99
$25.99
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.net.cn
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$15.99
$25.99
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.org.cn
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$15.99
$25.99
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.bj.cn
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$15.99
$25.99
On sale 1st year
.sh.cn
USD
$15.99
$25.99
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$9.99 applies to your first .CN domain as a new user. Additional .CN domains are $15.99 for the first year. Standard price is $25.99/year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to register a .CN domain?
Registering a .CN domain usually takes about 5 days.
What is a .CN domain?
A .CN domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China, ideal for businesses and individuals targeting the local market.
Are there special requirements for registering .CN domains?
Yes. The requirements are: Any .CN extension:
The domain owner may be a natural person or a company from any country. No local presence or Chinese address is required.
Identity verification (required by CNNIC, the .CN registry):
The .CN registry requires every domain owner to verify their identity before the domain is registered. After you place your order, you will be asked to upload:
- Individuals: a color scan of your passport.
- Companies: a color scan of the company's official registration certificate (e.g. certificate of incorporation or business license).
The owner's name and details on the order must match the document exactly. Please write the name as printed on the document, without accents or special characters (e.g. "Francois Muller" instead of "François Müller").
Note:
We submit the verification to the registry as soon as we have your document. The registry usually approves it within 3-5 business days, and your domain is registered as soon as it is approved. Domain names containing "china" or the name of a country are rejected by the registry and refunded in full..
The domain owner may be a natural person or a company from any country. No local presence or Chinese address is required.
Identity verification (required by CNNIC, the .CN registry):
The .CN registry requires every domain owner to verify their identity before the domain is registered. After you place your order, you will be asked to upload:
- Individuals: a color scan of your passport.
- Companies: a color scan of the company's official registration certificate (e.g. certificate of incorporation or business license).
The owner's name and details on the order must match the document exactly. Please write the name as printed on the document, without accents or special characters (e.g. "Francois Muller" instead of "François Müller").
Note:
We submit the verification to the registry as soon as we have your document. The registry usually approves it within 3-5 business days, and your domain is registered as soon as it is approved. Domain names containing "china" or the name of a country are rejected by the registry and refunded in full..
Do you provide a WHOIS server for .CN domains?
Yes, visit our .CN WHOIS Server.
What is the registration period range for .CN domains?
You can register .CN domains for a minimum of 1 year(s) and a maximum of 10 years.
What is the character length limit for .CN domains?
.CN domains can have between 3 and 63 characters.
Which domain extensions are available in China?
Available extensions in China are: .cn, .bj.cn, .sh.cn, .com.cn, .net.cn, .org.cn.
Do you offer DNS management for .CN domains?
Yes, we offer free DNS management, enabling you to create and manage DNS records.
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