.cn
country-code
.cn is the country code top-level domain for China. It is managed by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), which oversees registration and operation. The domain is open to registrants worldwide, though some subdomains like .com.cn and .edu.cn have specific eligibility rules. CNNIC requires registrants to provide valid identification, and foreign entities often need a local agent. The registry URL is http://www.cnnic.cn, and the WHOIS server is whois.cnnic.cn. .cn was registered on November 28, 1990, making it one of the older country code domains. It has grown to become one of the most widely used ccTLDs globally, with millions of active registrations.
Eligibility and restrictions
Registrants must provide valid identification. Foreign registrants may need a local agent. Some subdomains have specific eligibility rules.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .cn
- Type
- country-code
- Sponsoring organisation
- China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
- Country
- China (CN)
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB
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