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.CN Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the People's Republic of China.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
WHOIS Server: whois.cnnic.cn
Introduced: 1990

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must provide valid identification and have a local presence in China or be a registered entity in China.
Average Pricing: Prices vary widely depending on the registrar and type of domain (e.g., IDN, numeric). Generally ranges from $20 to $100 USD per year.
RDAP Server: https://rdap.cnnic.cn/

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General Availability:1990
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must provide valid identification and have a local presence in China or be a registered entity in China.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing China in the DNS system.

The .CN domain has become one of the most popular ccTLDs globally, with millions of registrations, reflecting China's large internet user base and growing digital economy.

baidu.cn
alibaba.cn
tencent.cn

Alibaba Cloud
West.cn
HiChina
DNSPod
GoDaddy
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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the People's Republic of China. The .CN TLD is managed by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) and was introduced in 1990.

Registration for .CN domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must provide valid identification and have a local presence in China or be a registered entity in China.

The average pricing for a .CN domain is Prices vary widely depending on the registrar and type of domain (e.g., IDN, numeric). Generally ranges from $20 to $100 USD per year.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .CN domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.cnnic.cn. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.cnnic.cn/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .CN domains include: Alibaba Cloud, West.cn, HiChina, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .CN provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.