How much does a .CN domain cost?

Domain prices can vary depending on the registrar you choose. At Dynadot, we offer competitive pricing: a .CN domain costs €4.92 to register, €4.92 to renew, and €4.92 to transfer. Our goal is to provide affordable rates without compromising on features or support.

What is a .CN domain?

The .CN domain is China's official country code top-level domain (ccTLD), administered by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). It serves as the primary domain extension for websites associated with Chinese businesses, organizations, and individuals. Established in 1990, it has grown to become one of the world's most registered ccTLDs, reflecting China's massive internet user base of over 600 million people and its significant economic influence in the global digital landscape.

Who should consider using a .CN domain?

A .CN domain is ideal for businesses targeting the Chinese market, including local Chinese companies, multinational corporations establishing a presence in China, e-commerce platforms selling to Chinese consumers, and content creators focusing on Chinese audiences. It's particularly valuable for brands wanting to demonstrate commitment to the Chinese market, companies concerned about trademark protection in China, and organizations seeking better visibility in Chinese search engines like Baidu.

What are the benefits of using a .CN domain?

Using a .CN domain provides clear regional significance that signals commitment to the Chinese market, potentially increasing trust and engagement with local consumers. It can improve search engine rankings for searches originating within China, enhancing visibility and driving more relevant traffic. The domain extension serves as an immediate indicator of Chinese market relevance and can protect your brand from domain squatters in one of the world's largest economies.

What documentation is required to register a .CN domain?

Registration requirements vary by registrant type. Individuals must provide identification documents (passport, driver's license, or national ID) and potentially a signed Letter of Commitment. Businesses outside China need to submit business registration certificates, identification for a company representative, and sometimes a Letter of Commitment.

How long can I register a .CN domain for?

.CN domains can be registered for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 10 years at a time, similar to most standard domain extensions. Registering for multiple years upfront provides stability for your online brand and reduces the risk of accidentally missing renewal deadlines. After the initial registration period, domains can be renewed for additional periods of 1-10 years, with most registrars offering convenient auto-renewal options.

What are the requirements for a .CN domain?

The requirements for a .CN domain include both technical and administrative specifications. Technically, domain names must be 3-63 characters long, can only contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens (which cannot be used as the first or last character). Special characters and spaces are not permitted. While anyone worldwide can register a .CN domain, additional requirements apply if you plan to host your website in mainland China, including obtaining an ICP license from Chinese authorities.

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Register Your .CN Domain

Reach China’s Massive Audience

Tap into over 1.43 billion potential consumers, by joining the .CN wave to enable your brand or business to expand its digital presence in China.

Build Credibility Locally

Registering a .CN domain shows your commitment to the Chinese market, signaling local presence and credibility. It helps your site rank better in local searches, meeting the expectations of Chinese internet users.

China's Digital Leap

China is a global leader in digital innovation, with over 75% of its population online, including a tech-savvy youth demographic. The country is developing some of the world’s fastest internet networks.

Empower Your Brand in China

Choosing a .CN domain demonstrates to Chinese consumers your commitment to connecting with them. With the Chinese economy on the rise, any plans for international expansion should undoubtedly include this market. It's not just the economy expanding; China's population is also rapidly growing, leading to increased demand across the board.

These compelling factors make securing a .CN domain a strategic move worth considering. Also, the popularity of this widely used country-code top-level domain is rising, with over 20 million total registrations.

Protect Your Brand With .CN

If there is still no necessity for you to build your .CN website now, we advise you to buy your .CN domain name to protect your brand. If you don’t register it now, someone else might, and in that case, it could be much more expensive and complicated to get it if someone else owns it. Another good idea to get more traffic to your website is to register domains with common misspellings of your domain name.

This way, you can easily redirect that traffic to your main website. Purchasing your domain names containing other top-level domains like the Chinese language country code domain (ccTLD), .中国 is a good idea. This way, you can protect the integrity of your business.

.CN Domain Pricing

This TLD supports premium domains. Please note that premium domains have different pricing.

RegularBulkSuper Bulk

Years	1 year	2 years	3 years	4 years	5 years	6 years	7 years	8 years	9 years	10 years
Register	€4.92	€9.84	€14.75	€19.67	€24.59	€29.51	€34.43	€39.35	€44.26	€49.18
Renew	€4.92	€9.84	€14.75	€19.67	€24.59	€29.51	€34.43	€39.35	€44.26	€49.18
Transfer	€4.92

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Domain Price
1 years
Register	€4.92
Renew	€4.92
transfer	€4.92
2 years
Register	€9.84
Renew	€9.84
3 years
Register	€14.75
Renew	€14.75
4 years
Register	€19.67
Renew	€19.67
5 years
Register	€24.59
Renew	€24.59
6 years
Register	€29.51
Renew	€29.51
7 years
Register	€34.43
Renew	€34.43
8 years
Register	€39.35
Renew	€39.35
9 years
Register	€44.26
Renew	€44.26
10 years
Register	€49.18
Renew	€49.18

Note: Pricing may vary based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

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.CN Domain Information

About .CN Domains

.CN is the country-code domain extension for China and a recognizable choice for establishing a local digital presence. Whether you're a business, organization, or individual, a .CN domain can help signal your connection to China and make your website more relevant to Chinese audiences.

Who Can Register .CN Domains?

Anyone worldwide can register a .CN domain. However, all registrants must complete CNNIC’s identity-verification process and provide the required supporting documents before the domain can be fully activated.

The required documents depend on whether the registrant is an individual or an organization:

Individual registrants:

If the contact country is China, provide a valid ID card of the People’s Republic of China.
If the contact country is outside China, provide a valid passport.

Organization or enterprise registrants:

Organizations in China must provide an ID card of the People’s Republic of China for the individual ID type and a copy of the Business License.
Organizations outside China must provide a passport for the individual ID type and an overseas Organization Certificate.

Documents can be submitted through TLD Settings > CNNIC Audit in the registrant’s Dynadot account. The name shown on the ID, passport, business license, or organization certificate must exactly match the name in the contact record, including its language and order. Documents may be rejected if they are unclear, incomplete, expired, or have important information covered by watermarks.

Accepted individual identification options available through Dynadot’s CNNIC Audit system may include:

Passport
Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao
Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents to Enter or Leave Mainland China
Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People’s Republic of China
Residence Permit for Hong Kong or Macao Residents
Residence Permit for Taiwan Residents

CNNIC reviews .CN registrations and does not allow certain domain names or uses. For example, domain names associated with gambling or pornography may be prohibited. CNNIC may delete a domain that does not meet its requirements, and deleted domains are not eligible for account credit.

Learn more: Why was my .CN domain deleted?

.CN Registration Restrictions

Must use

3–63 characters

Can use

Letters A–Z, numbers 0–9, and hyphens

Cannot use

Spaces or special characters; hyphens cannot appear at the beginning or end of the domain name

Privacy allowedYes

IDNs

Supported in Chinese. Use our IDN search to find and register the right international .CN domain name now.

Note

Identity verification is mandatory.

*For up to date information about domain eligibility and technical requirements of the .CN domain, please visit the domain registry website.

Technical Requirements for .CN

Nameservers

Minimum 2 nameservers; primary and secondary nameserver hostnames and IP addresses may be required

DNSSEC supportedSupported

.CN Characteristics

Registration length1-10 years

Renewal length1-10 years

Renewal grace period38 Days

Deletion grace period5 Days

Restore period15 Days

Renewal upon transfer1 Year

BackordersSupported

Transfers to DynadotSupported

Transfers away from DynadotSupported

UsageChinese Websites

TypeCountry

Wikipedia entryWikipedia

RegistryChina Internet Network Information Center

Introduced1990

.CN Pricing

1-year registration price€4.92

1-year renewal price€4.92

1-year transfer price€4.92

Restore price€117.49

Refund Policy

For any details about refunds, please refer to our refund policy.

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Domain Features

Included for FREE with all .CN domain names

Forwarding & Stealth ForwardingWorld Class Customer ServiceDomain SecurityOne-page WebsiteOne Branded Email AddressAdvanced DNS Settings

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