.cn Domain Name Information

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  • Registration 31.49 USD
  • Renewal 39.99 USD
  • Transfer 31.49 USD / Transfer in your .cn
  • ICANN Fee 0.18 USD per year
  • Time to Register 1 Week
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country China
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • Renewal Grace Period None. It must be renewed by it's expiration.
  • Redemption Period 15 days
  • Local Presence Required Yes
  • Trustee/Proxy Service Yes
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Languages Supported Chinese Simplified,  Chinese Traditional, 
    .cn domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
  • Are Individual .cn domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .cn? Yes
  • Are there requirements, documents, or information needed for .cn? Yes
    Organizations:

    (1) Full, color (if applicable) copy of Government issued Business Registration certificate, matching EXACTLY with the Registrant company's FULL name as shown on the document provided. All edges must be visible.

    (2) Full, color copy of Government-issued photo ID, matching EXACTLY to the Registrants FULL name as shown in the supplied ID. All edges must be visible.

    Individuals:

    Full, color copy of Government-issued photo ID, matching EXACTLY to the Registrants FULL name as shown in the supplied ID. All edges must be visible.

    Acceptable forms of ID:
    Identity Card
    Passport
    Mainland travel permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents
    Mainland Travel permit for Taiwan Residents
    Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
    Residence Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents
    Residence Permit for Taiwan Residents
    Military Officer Certificate
    Passport
    Mainland travel permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents
    Mainland Travel permit for Taiwan Residents
    Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
    Residence Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents
    Residence Permit for Taiwan Residents
    Military Officer Certificate
  • Are some .cn domain names restricted? Yes
    Violating rights of third parties, names against moral, ethnic and government standards, and any other names contrary to to the laws of China are prohibited. For complete restrictions, see FAQs.
  • Does .cn domain have a special use? No
  • Other information I need to know about .cn? Yes
    Domain name does not need to match the company name.
    If you have DNS located inside China, you must record the name with MIIT ICP recording system and provide the Record Number to us.
  • Are there any additional fees for .cn? Yes
    Ownership update: $45.
    Additional fee of $19.90 for .IDN.CN names for both registration and renewal.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .cn? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? Yes

    Don't Have All of These Requirements for China .cn? Our trustee service provides the required local contact information. Note: Registration for 2 years may be required on some extensions.

    Available at Checkout

    .cn Trustee / Proxy Fee: 22.99 USD per 1 Year
    .cn Trustee / Proxy Application Fee: 0.00 USD

What is the registration term allowed for .cn domain names?
.cn domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .cn domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .cn during general availability is 1 Week.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .cn domain names?
.cn Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.cn); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.cn).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .cn domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .cn domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .cn?
101domain.com provides Trustee Service for .cn extension . Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
How do I host my .cn domain name?
Your .cn domain name can be hosted on any hosting platform, whether a cloud-based website builder service like 101domain.com's Easy Website Builder or server hosting platform like 101domain.com Web Hosting using Plesk.
Can I hide my .cn registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .cn domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .cn domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .cn domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .cn domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .cn Top Level Domain is CNNIC. You may visit them at http://www.cnnic.com.cn/index.htm.