Country TLD
⚠ Restrictions
.cn domains: China's ccTLD
Country-code TLD for China. Operated by CNNIC. Required for any site targeting the Chinese market with formal local presence; subject to ICP licensing requirements for hosting in China.
Quick facts
- Registry
- CNNIC
- Introduced
- 1990
- Typical price
- $10.00 – $30.00 / year
- Restrictions
- Chinese business credentials commonly required; ICP license needed for in-China hosting.
ICP licensing
.cn registration is one piece — to actually serve content from inside China, the site needs an ICP (Internet Content Provider) license, which requires Chinese business registration.
Eligibility
Individuals worldwide can register through registrars; commercial use typically requires Chinese business credentials at the registry verification step.