About .cn Domain Names
The .cn country-code top-level domain name (ccTLD) is an extension that represents China.
The information below also applies to the following country-code second-level domain names (ccSLDs):
- .com.cn — Intended for commercial entities
- .net.cn — Intended for network infrastructures, such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- .org.cn — Intended for non-profit organizations
Who can register .cn domain names?
We do not currently support the registration of .cn domain names.
Which registry controls .cn domain names?
CNNIC is the registry for .cn domain names.
When do .cn domain names renew?
Your .cn domain name renews before its expiration date. The renewal date depends on whether you set the domain name to auto-renew or manually renew. We attempt auto-renewal 39 days prior to the domain name's expiration date. If the renewal attempt fails, we re-attempt renewal 30 days before expiration. If the second attempt fails we try again on the domain name's expiration date.
If we cannot auto-renew the domain name and you do not manually renew it by its expiration date, you might be able to recover it, and there might be a fee to do so. See Recovering Expired Domain Names for more information.
For example: Your .cn domain name expires on October 1. If your domain name does not renew automatically, you can renew it manually by October 1. For automatic renewals, we attempt to renew the domain name on August 22, August 31, and October 1.
Can I transfer .cn domain names to my account with you?
No. We do not currently support the transfer of .cn domain names to us.
How do I transfer .cn domain names from you to another registrar?
Contact your new registrar to begin the transfer process. You must use an authorization code to transfer your .cn domain name to another registrar. See the Obtaining and Authorization Code via Download section of Getting an Authorization Code to Transfer Your Domain Name for information.
Per our Domain Name Registration Agreement, we do not support the transfer of .cn domain names to a domain name registrar that is headquartered or controlled by an entity located in China.
Can I add privacy and protection to .cn domain names?
No. Domains By Proxy® private registration and Protected Registration are not available for .cn domain names.
Can I backorder .cn domain names?
No. We do not currently support the backorder of .cn domain names.
Can I move .cn domain names to another account with you?
Yes, but there are limitations. When you move the domain name, the registrant's first name, last name, and company name cannot change.
Can I change the contact information for .cn domain names?
You cannot change the registrant contact information for your .cn domain name.
You can make changes to all other contact information in the Domain Manager. See Updating Your Domain Name Contact Information for information.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .cn domain names?
No. You can use any valid nameservers for your .cn domain name.
