About .CN Domain Names
| Features | Availability |
|---|---|
| Who can register .CN domains? | New registrations unavailable |
| Domain name restrictions | 3-63 characters in length |
| Registration length | New registrations unavailable |
| Renewal length | 1-10 years |
| Renewal restrictions | None |
| Nameserver requirements |
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| Transfers to GoWebsite | Not supported |
| Transfers away | Supported1 |
| Private registration | Not available |
| Protected Registration | Not available |
| Backorders | Not available |
| Bulk Registration | Not supported |
| Account change | Supported |
| Contact updates | Supported2 |
| Expiration/redemption | Details below3 |
| Refund policy | 120 hours (5 days) without exceptions4 |
| Registry | CNNIC - China Internet Network Information Center |
Details
1 Transfers away from GoWebsite
- The domain cannot be transferred if domain will expire within 15 days
- A domain cannot be transferred for 60 days following a registration
- Cannot transfer a domain for 60 days after a transfer
- Cannot transfer a domain after a change of registrant for 60 days
2 Contact updates
If you update your contact information, you will need to complete real name validation for the new information.
After completing real name validation the first time, you will have to complete it any time you want to change your registrant organization, first name, and last name.
3 Expiration/redemption
| Days after expiration | State |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 | Can be renewed without a fee |
| 15-40 | Can be renewed with redemption fee |
| Greater than 40 | Removed from your account |
4 Refund policy
The standard policy for domain refunds applies with the following additions/exceptions:
- Manually renewed domain names are non-refundable