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.cn Domain: China ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cn is the country-code top-level domain for China.

Overview

The national extension for mainland China.

.cn is administered by CNNIC.

Who can register

Real-name verification is required, and additional rules apply. Check with CNNIC and an accredited registrar.

Second-level endings: Also .com.cn, .net.cn, .org.cn.

Before you buy a .cn name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .cn name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .cn?

.cn is the country-code top-level domain for China.

Who runs the .cn domain?

The .cn registry is managed by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).

Can I register a .cn domain from another country?

Real-name verification is required, and additional rules apply. Check with CNNIC and an accredited registrar.

Does Google treat .cn as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .cn as a signal that a site targets China.

Compare and explore

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Sources checked: icannwiki.org · en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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