.cn domain — the world's largest digital market
.cn is China's official domain: 1,000+ million internet users, the world's largest e-commerce market. Accessible from miHosting without needing a Chinese company.
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About the .CN domain
What is the .CN domain?
Uses of .CN
Who is the .CN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CN is the ideal extension.
Companies operating in China
International companies with offices, factories or distributors in China wanting a URL with local identity for the Chinese market.
E-commerce targeting the Chinese consumer
International brands wanting to reach the Chinese consumer — the world's most numerous and fastest-growing — with a local URL.
Brand protection in the Chinese market
International companies registering their name in .cn to protect their brand in the largest Asian market before third parties do so.
Chinese manufacturers and exporters
Chinese manufacturing and export companies wanting a local URL to present their product catalogue to international buyers.
Mandarin Chinese language and culture training
Chinese language learning platforms, Chinese culture courses and any educational project linked to China.
Apps and services in the Chinese digital ecosystem
Digital projects wanting a presence in the Chinese ecosystem — different from Western internet — where .cn signals local presence.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .CN domain
.CN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cn This page | Chinese market and world's largest internet | No Chinese company required for registration | $8.99/year (renew $9.99) |
| .asia | Asia in general (no restrictions) | None | $14.99/year |
| .in | Indian market (open) | None | $10.99/year |
| .jp | Japanese market | Requires presence in Japan | ~$14.99/year |
| .com | Global market | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .CN domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CN domain
Do I need a Chinese company to register a .cn?
For registration through miHosting, no. .cn can be registered from abroad without a Chinese company. However, to operate commercially in the Chinese market (advertising, selling, contracting), the Chinese regulatory environment may require additional independent local steps beyond domain registration.
Does .cn rank well in Baidu (China's search engine)?
Yes. Baidu — China's dominant search engine with over 70% market share — favours .cn domains for local Chinese searches. For projects active in the Chinese market, .cn is virtually indispensable for Baidu positioning.
Does .cn have fixed registration and renewal pricing?
.cn has slightly different prices: $8.99/year registration and $9.99/year renewal — just $1/year difference.
Is Chinese internet the same as Western internet?
No. China has its own distinct digital ecosystem: Baidu (search), WeChat (messaging and payments), Weibo (social media), Tmall/Taobao/JD.com (e-commerce). Google, Facebook, Instagram and many Western platforms are blocked. To operate in China, .cn is a local URL that works within the Chinese ecosystem.
Is .cn worth it for a company wanting to export to China?
Yes, as a signal of presence and seriousness in the Chinese market. A Chinese importer or distributor searching for your company will prefer seeing company.cn over company.com — it communicates genuine intent in the market. China market entry is complex and the domain is just the first step.
Can I transfer my .cn domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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