.cn registration
.cn is China’s country-code domain extension. It is open to individuals and organizations worldwide, with names allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration requires identity or company documentation before a domain can be approved. An individual must submit a passport copy. A company established in China must provide its Business License. A company established outside China must provide an original-language, untranslated certificate of incorporation, plus a passport copy for its legal representative. Each domain label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. The extension suits businesses, services, publications, and campaigns intended for audiences in China or projects that want a clear association with the Chinese market. Registry controls also affect domain administration. DNS server choices are limited, so a .cn domain must use the DNS setup supported for this extension by host.yt. To transfer an existing .cn domain, remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the authorization code. Processing can take several days, and completion adds one year to the existing expiry date. Ownership changes are handled manually: the holder must sign an update form sent after the order is accepted, and the completed change also adds one year.
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Specifications
| Registration | 15.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 12.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 15.99 EUR |
| Restore | 15.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 15.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .cn extension stand for?
The .cn extension is the country-code top-level domain associated with China. It signals a connection to the country, its market, or its online audience. This makes it recognizable for businesses, organizations, publications, and services that want their web address to carry a clear Chinese geographic identity.
Who can register a .cn domain?
Anyone may apply for a .cn domain. Registration is open to individuals and organizations, whether they are based in China or elsewhere. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, but the appropriate identity or company documents must be supplied for the registry’s verification process.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .cn?
Yes. Individuals must provide a passport copy. Chinese companies must submit a copy of their Business License. Companies based outside China must provide an original-language, untranslated certificate of incorporation and a passport copy for the legal representative. The chosen label must be 3–63 characters long.
Is .cn a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
A .cn domain is a practical choice for a business, service, campaign, or publication focused on China or seeking an explicit association with the Chinese market. It gives visitors a strong geographic cue, but applicants should be ready for document verification and the registry’s restrictions on DNS server selection.
When does .cn make more sense than .com?
cn makes more sense when China is central to the project and a localized geographic signal matters more than universal familiarity. .com is better suited to a broadly international identity without a country emphasis. Choosing .cn also means completing document verification and accepting more limited DNS server options.
How long does .cn registration take, and how long does it last?
Registration timing is affected by document submission and registry verification, so approval is not necessarily immediate. Once registered, the domain remains active until its confirmed expiry date and can be renewed. Transfers and manually processed holder changes may take several days; each completed transfer or ownership change adds one year.
How do I transfer a .cn domain to host.yt?
Before starting the transfer to host.yt, disable the transfer protection at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Registry processing may take several days. When the transfer completes, one year is added to the domain’s current expiry date.