What is a .CN domain?

.CN is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China.

The .CN registry is operated by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).

Registration Restrictions

Additional information is required for domain registration and transfer. All .CN domains must complete real-name verification before activation.

Individual registrations must provide:

• A copy of a government-issued ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, or Chinese National ID)

Company registrations must provide:

• A copy of a government-issued business registration certificate or commercial license
• A copy of government-issued ID for an authorized contact person
• In some cases, additional verification (such as public registration records) may be required

Domains may be suspended or not activated if verification is not completed.

Registration details

• Registration term: 1–5 years
• Local presence required: No

Domain requirements

.CN domains must follow standard naming rules:

• Domain length must be between 2–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
• No spaces or special characters

Additional details

• Registry: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
• WHOIS privacy: Not available (some data may be limited or masked depending on policy)