NiceNIC Is Now a Direct .CN Registrar | Register .CN & .COM.CN

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Written by: NiceNIC Content Team Reviewed by: NiceNIC Domain Operations Last verified: September 4, 2026

NiceNIC Is Now a Direct .CN Registrar: Register .CN and .COM.CN

NiceNIC, an ICANN-accredited registrar since 2006, is now qualified to provide direct registrar service for .CN and .COM.CN domain names.

This expands NiceNIC’s ccTLD portfolio and gives businesses, individuals, agencies and domain resellers another way to register and manage China-focused domains directly through a NiceNIC account.

Current NiceNIC pricing is:

• .CN / .COM.CN Market price: $24.99
• .CN / .COM.CN Core Reseller price: $21.99
• Registration and renewal currently use the same price
• Redemption fee: $120

Customers can search for an available .CN or .COM.CN domain at NiceNIC and complete the registration online.

.CN registration also requires registrant verification:

• Company: business license or company registration certificate + corresponding registration number
• Individual: passport + passport number

For NiceNIC’s current individual .CN registration workflow, a passport is required. National ID cards and other identity documents are not accepted for this individual verification path.

CNNIC, the China Internet Network Information Center, is responsible for the .CN national top-level domain. Customers who want to review the underlying registry framework can also refer to the CNNIC .CN domain information.

.CN Registration at NiceNIC: Quick Facts

What Has Changed for .CN at NiceNIC?

NiceNIC can now provide .CN and .COM.CN registrations through its direct registrar channel.

For customers, the practical change is simple:

Search → Register → Verify → Manage → Renew

can now be handled through NiceNIC for these extensions.

This is particularly relevant for:

• companies entering or serving the China market;
• international businesses;
• ecommerce brands;
• Chinese-market projects;
• web agencies;
• hosting companies;
• domain resellers;
• portfolio managers;
• companies protecting their brand across regional domains.

If your main domain is already:

yourbrand.com

this is also a good time to check whether:

yourbrand.cn

and:

yourbrand.com.cn

are still available.

Search Available Domains at NiceNIC

What Does "Direct .CN Registrar" Mean?

The .CN domain registry is operated by CNNIC.

Within the .CN registration-service system, registrars provide domain-registration services to registrants, while registration agents may operate through registrar relationships.

NiceNIC’s new .CN qualification means customers can now obtain supported .CN registration services through NiceNIC’s direct registrar channel.

For customers, the practical result is that .CN registrations can now be handled through NiceNIC for:

• registration;
• account management;
• renewal;
• registrar-level support.

You can review CNNIC's official .CN information through CNNIC's National Top-Level Domain section.

How Much Does a .CN Domain Cost at NiceNIC?

NiceNIC’s current pricing is straightforward.

Market Account

.CN registration: $24.99

.CN renewal: $24.99

.COM.CN registration: $24.99

.COM.CN renewal: $24.99

Core Reseller

.CN registration: $21.99

.CN renewal: $21.99

.COM.CN registration: $21.99

.COM.CN renewal: $21.99

The important point is:

Registration and renewal currently use the same price.

This makes it easier to understand the ongoing cost before registering the domain.

Customers should still verify the current account-level price at the time of a future transaction because domain pricing can change.

View Current NiceNIC Domain Prices

Is .CN Renewal More Expensive Than Registration?

No under NiceNIC’s current pricing.

For both:

.CN

and:

.COM.CN

the current registration price and renewal price are the same.

For a Market Account:

$24.99 registration → $24.99 renewal

For a Core Reseller:

$21.99 registration → $21.99 renewal

This is useful for companies and resellers that want to understand recurring costs before building a regional domain portfolio.

What Is the .CN Redemption Fee?

NiceNIC’s current redemption fee for:

• .CN
• .COM.CN

is:

$120

Redemption should not be treated as a normal renewal method.

For an important business domain:

• monitor the expiration date;
• keep the account email current;
• maintain sufficient payment readiness;
• renew before expiration.

The lowest-friction approach is to renew while the domain remains in its normal renewal period.

What Documents Are Required to Register .CN?

.CN registrations require additional registrant information and verification.

NiceNIC’s current workflow separates applicants into:

• companies;
• individuals.

The required document is different for each.

.CN Registration Requirements for Companies

A company registering .CN or .COM.CN through NiceNIC should prepare:

1. Business license or company registration certificate
2. Company registration / certificate number

The registrant information entered during registration should correspond with the company document.

Before starting the order, make sure:

• the document is valid;
• the document is clear and readable;
• the legal company name is accurate;
• the registration number matches;
• the contact information is accurate.

If additional verification is required after submission, provide the requested information promptly.

.CN Registration Requirements for Individuals

For an individual .CN or .COM.CN registration through NiceNIC’s current workflow, prepare:

1. Valid passport
2. Passport number

The current registration page includes an Additional Information Required for .CN Domains section where the registrant can choose the required document type and enter the corresponding number.

For NiceNIC’s current international individual workflow:

Use Passport + Passport Number.

National identity cards and other local identity documents are not accepted for this individual verification path.

The registrant’s first name and last name should correspond with the passport being used.

Company vs Individual .CN Requirements

Preparing the information before starting checkout can reduce unnecessary delays.

Can a Foreign Company Register a .CN Domain?

NiceNIC’s current workflow supports company applicants using an appropriate business license or company registration certificate together with the corresponding registration number.

The registration remains subject to the applicable .CN verification process.

For an international company, prepare:

• legal company name;
• valid company registration document;
• company registration number;
• accurate registrant contact information.

If the company is intended to be the registrant, use the actual company information rather than an employee’s personal identity.

Can a Foreign Individual Register .CN?

NiceNIC’s current individual workflow accepts:

• a valid passport;
• passport number.

The registration remains subject to verification.

Make sure:

• the passport is valid;
• the passport number is accurate;
• the registrant name matches;
• the contact information is current.

Do not substitute another local identity document for the passport in this workflow.

.CN vs .COM.CN: Which Should You Register?

Both are part of the .CN namespace, but they look different to users.

.CN

Example:

brand.cn

This is the shorter form and directly uses China’s country-code extension.

.COM.CN

Example:

brand.com.cn

This uses a commercial second-level structure under .CN.

A business may choose:

• .CN;
• .COM.CN;
• both.

There is no requirement to register both.

If the brand is important and both are available, registering both may still be worth considering for brand protection.

Should You Register the Matching .CN for an Existing .COM Brand?

Suppose your company currently uses:

brand.com

and plans to serve customers in China.

You may want to check:

brand.cn

and:

brand.com.cn

before another party registers them.

Possible reasons include:

• regional brand protection;
• local campaigns;
• future market expansion;
• customer recognition;
• protecting important domain variants.

You do not necessarily need to build a separate website immediately on every domain you register.

Who Should Consider a .CN Domain?

A .CN domain may be relevant for:

• businesses serving China;
• China-focused ecommerce;
• Chinese-language services;
• international brands;
• regional product launches;
• local marketing campaigns;
• brand protection;
• agencies managing regional domains;
• hosting providers;
• domain resellers.

The business purpose should come first.

Do not register .CN only because someone promises automatic search rankings.

Does a .CN Domain Automatically Improve SEO?

No automatic ranking advantage should be promised.

A country-code domain can provide geographic context, but search visibility also depends on factors such as:

• relevant content;
• language;
• technical SEO;
• site quality;
• links;
• user experience;
• search intent.

Choose .CN because it fits your:

• audience;
• market;
• brand;
• regional domain strategy.

Do not choose it because a domain extension alone is expected to guarantee rankings.

.CN for Agencies, Hosting Companies and Domain Resellers

NiceNIC’s new .CN registrar qualification is also relevant for businesses that register or manage domains on behalf of customers.

Current Core Reseller pricing is:

$21.99 registration

and:

$21.99 renewal

for .CN and .COM.CN.

Businesses with recurring domain volume can Explore the NiceNIC Reseller Program.

Businesses that want domain registration inside their own:

• website;
• hosting platform;
• client portal;
• SaaS service;
• internal system

can also Explore NiceNIC Domain API.

For .CN, one workflow improvement is especially important:

Collect the required registrant information before promising completion to the customer.

A better reseller workflow is:

Confirm Registrant Type → Collect Required Information → Search Domain → Register → Verify

This reduces the chance of:

customer pays → required information is missing → registration cannot finish yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About .CN Registration

Is NiceNIC now a direct .CN registrar?

Yes. NiceNIC has obtained the required .CN registrar qualification and can now provide supported .CN and .COM.CN registration through its direct registrar channel.

Is NiceNIC an ICANN-accredited registrar?

Yes. NiceNIC is an ICANN-accredited registrar since 2006. The .CN qualification is separate and relates specifically to the .CN registry and registration system.

Who manages .CN?

CNNIC, the China Internet Network Information Center, is responsible for China’s .CN national top-level domain.

Can I register .CN at NiceNIC now?

Yes.

Can I register .COM.CN?

Yes.

How much does .CN cost at NiceNIC?

Current Market registration and renewal pricing is $24.99.

How much does .COM.CN cost?

Current Market registration and renewal pricing is also $24.99.

What is the Core Reseller price?

Current Core Reseller registration and renewal pricing is $21.99.

Is .CN renewal more expensive than registration?

No under current NiceNIC pricing. Registration and renewal currently use the same price.

What is the .CN redemption fee?

The current NiceNIC redemption fee for .CN and .COM.CN is $120.

What document does a company need?

A business license or company registration certificate plus the corresponding company registration or certificate number.

What document does an individual need?

A passport and passport number.

Can an individual use a national ID card?

Not through NiceNIC’s current international individual .CN verification workflow. Use a passport.

Can a foreign company register .CN?

NiceNIC’s current workflow supports company applicants using the required company registration information, subject to the applicable verification process.

Can a foreign individual register .CN?

NiceNIC’s current workflow accepts a passport for individual registration, subject to verification.

Can resellers register .CN?

Yes. NiceNIC supports .CN and .COM.CN through the applicable customer and reseller workflow.

How to Register a .CN or .COM.CN Domain at NiceNIC

NiceNIC’s updated .CN registration process is now integrated directly into the normal domain-order flow.

The complete path is:

Search Domain → Select Register → Enter .CN Additional Information → Confirm Details → Make Payment → Choose Payment Method → Verification → Registration Completed

Before starting, prepare the information required for the intended registrant.

Company Registrant

Prepare:

• business license or company registration certificate;
• company registration / certificate number;
• accurate company contact details.

Individual Registrant

Prepare:

• valid passport;
• passport number;
• accurate personal contact information.

Then start from NiceNIC Domain Search.

Step 1: Search for Your .CN or .COM.CN Domain

Go to NiceNIC Domain Search.

Enter the exact .CN or .COM.CN domain you want to register.

For example:

yourbrand.cn

or:

yourbrand.com.cn

Then click Start Search.

Before searching, check the spelling carefully.

A domain name should be reviewed for:

• exact brand spelling;
• intended extension;
• unnecessary hyphens or characters;
• .CN vs .COM.CN.

Screenshot caption: Enter the .CN or .COM.CN domain you want and click Start Search.

Step 2: Check Availability and Click Register

The search results page displays:

• domain name;
• availability status;
• registration price;
• renewal price;
• available action.

If the .CN or .COM.CN name is available, confirm the current pricing before continuing.

In the example shown:

Registration: $24.99/year

Renewal: $24.99

When the correct domain is confirmed, click Register.

This is different from the previous registration workflow where users first added the domain through a separate cart pop-up.

The current .CN flow moves directly into the domain-registration details after clicking Register.

Screenshot caption: Confirm that the .CN or .COM.CN domain is available, review the registration and renewal price, then click Register.

Step 3: Complete the Additional Information Required for .CN Domains

The next page contains a dedicated section titled:

Additional Information Required for .CN Domains

This is where .CN-specific registrant information is entered.

For an Individual Registrant

Choose:

Document Type: Passport

Then enter the:

Passport Number

The system also confirms that the owner type is Individual.

Next, complete the Contact Info of Domain Registration section.

Enter accurate:

• first name;
• last name;
• country or region;
• state / province;
• city;
• address;
• postal code;
• telephone;
• email.

The email address must be valid because it may be needed for registration-related communication or verification.

For NiceNIC’s current individual .CN registration workflow:

Use Passport + Passport Number.

Do not use a national ID card or another local identity document for this workflow.

For a Company Registrant

Use the applicable company-registration option and provide the corresponding:

• business license / company registration certificate information;
• company registration / certificate number;
• company name;
• company contact information.

All submitted information should match the registrant’s supporting documents.

Important: The screenshots are interface examples only. Always enter the real registrant's country, address, name, telephone, email and document information.

Screenshot caption: Complete the .CN-specific document information and the domain registrant contact details.

Step 4: Review the Registration Details and Nameservers

After completing the .CN information, the next screen shows the registration details for confirmation.

Review:

• domain name;
• registration term;
• registrant name;
• company, if applicable;
• country or region;
• province;
• city;
• address;
• postal code;
• telephone;
• email;
• nameservers.

NiceNIC’s default nameservers may already be displayed.

If you plan to use external DNS or hosting-provider nameservers, make sure you understand what should be entered before changing them.

For most users, the most important task on this page is simply to verify that the registration information is accurate.

Pay particular attention to:

• spelling of the registrant name;
• company name;
• email address;
• domain name;
• nameservers.

Once everything is correct, click Next.

Screenshot caption: Review the .CN registrant details and nameservers, then click Next to proceed.

Step 5: Review the Order and Continue to Payment

The Make Payment page displays the final order summary.

Review:

• Order Number;
• Register Domain;
• Term;
• Price;
• Total Amount;
• Current Balance.

For the example shown:

Term: 1 year

Price: $24.99

Total Amount: $24.99

If your NiceNIC account balance is insufficient or you prefer another supported payment option, click:

Pay by Crypto / PayPAL

to continue to the payment page.

Before continuing, check the domain one final time.

A good habit is to verify:

Domain → Term → Price → Total Amount

before making payment.

Screenshot caption: Review the final .CN order details and click Pay by Crypto / PayPAL to continue.

Step 6: Choose Your Payment Method

The payment page displays:

• payment ID;
• current account balance;
• order amount;
• order creation time;
• order details;
• available payment methods.

Depending on the payment methods available at checkout, NiceNIC currently provides options including:

Crypto or Stablecoin Payment

Supported options shown at checkout may include:

• BTC;
• USDT;
• USDC;
• ETH;
• LTC;
• other supported crypto or stablecoin options.

Where applicable, the checkout page shows the payment-service fee and final total before payment.

Request a Crypto Wallet Address

Customers using the applicable wallet-payment workflow can choose:

REQUEST CRYPTO WALLET

for supported cryptocurrencies.

NiceNIC’s current workflow notes that the first wallet-payment use may require manual verification, with later eligible payments handled according to the verified account workflow.

PayPal or Credit Card Through PayPal

Customers can also select:

PAY WITH PAYPAL

where available.

The page shows any PayPal/payment-provider service fee and the final amount before payment.

Always review the final total before submitting the transaction.

Screenshot caption: Choose an available crypto, wallet or PayPal payment method and complete payment for the .CN registration.

What Happens After Payment?

For .CN and .COM.CN, payment does not remove the registrant-verification requirement.

The complete process is:

Search → Register → Enter .CN Information → Confirm Details → Pay → Verification → Registration Completed

NiceNIC processes the registration based on the registrant information submitted.

If further information is required, the customer may be asked to:

• correct registrant details;
• provide a clearer document;
• correct a document number;
• complete another verification step.

Respond promptly if additional verification is requested.

Do not consider the domain fully registered until the registration has successfully completed.

After successful registration, check:

• domain status;
• expiration date;
• registrant information;
• nameservers;
• renewal settings.

If you need assistance during the process, Submit a NiceNIC Support Ticket.

Why the New .CN Registration Flow Is Easier

The updated workflow brings .CN-specific requirements into the normal domain-registration path.

Instead of purchasing first and discovering the information requirements afterward, the user is prompted to complete the required .CN information before the final payment step.

The practical path is now easy to understand:

1. Find the domain

Search .CN or .COM.CN.

2. Confirm the real price

See registration and renewal before proceeding.

3. Complete the required information

Passport details for an individual, or applicable company-registration information for an organization.

4. Review everything

Check registrant details and nameservers.

5. Pay

Choose the available payment method.

6. Complete verification

Respond to any additional requirement if necessary.

This reduces uncertainty for customers registering .CN for the first time.

Before You Register: Final .CN Checklist

Company Registration

• Domain spelling checked
• .CN or .COM.CN confirmed
• Legal company name ready
• Business license / company registration certificate ready
• Company registration / certificate number ready
• Contact information accurate
• Valid email ready
• Registration price checked
• Renewal price checked
• $120 redemption fee understood

Individual Registration

• Domain spelling checked
• .CN or .COM.CN confirmed
• Passport ready
• Passport valid and readable
• Passport number entered correctly
• First and last name match passport
• Contact information accurate
• Valid email ready
• Registration price checked
• Renewal price checked
• $120 redemption fee understood

Register .CN Directly With NiceNIC

NiceNIC can now provide direct registrar service for:

• .CN
• .COM.CN

Current NiceNIC pricing:

Find your .CN domain

Search Available Domains at NiceNIC

Check current domain pricing

View NiceNIC Domain Prices

Managing domains for customers?

Explore the NiceNIC Reseller Program

Need automated registration?

Explore NiceNIC Domain API

Need help with .CN registration or verification?

Submit a NiceNIC Support Ticket

Primary Sources and Further Reading

• CNNIC - National Top-Level Domain and .CN Services
• CNNIC - .CN Registrar Information
• NiceNIC - Domain Registration
• NiceNIC - Domain Prices
• NiceNIC - Reseller Program
• NiceNIC - Domain API

Last verified: September 4, 2026. Domain pricing, registry requirements and registration workflows can change. Always review the current NiceNIC checkout and applicable registry requirements before completing a future registration.