.net.cn Domain Registration India
.net.cn is the network category of China's .cn, run by CNNIC; any person or organisation may apply, with no Chinese office needed, after passing real-name verification. WebJi® lists it at ₹810 for the first year and ₹1,020 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits Indian SaaS, IT and electronics firms dealing with China.
For Indian SaaS, IT services and electronics businesses that work with Chinese partners and want a verified .cn-family address.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹810/yr
- Renewal
- ₹1,020/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .net.cn domain?
.net.cn is a category second-level domain inside China's .cn country code, administered by CNNIC, the China Internet Network Information Center in Beijing. CNNIC's own FAQ uses cnnic.net.cn as its example of the category, which traditionally signals network and internet businesses. The .cn zone is DNSSEC-signed at the root.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Parent TLD | .cn, country code of China |
| Registry | CNNIC, Fengtai District, Beijing |
| Who may apply | Any natural person or organisation able to bear its own civil responsibilities (CNNIC Implementing Rules) |
| Verification | Real-name verification of the registrant is required |
| Term | Up to 10 years, chosen in whole years (CNNIC FAQ) |
| Disputes | CNNIC's dispute resolution policy, heard by CIETAC, HKIAC or WIPO |
Can an Indian business register .net.cn?
Yes. CNNIC's rules let any natural person or organisation apply, with no requirement for a Chinese office, but the registrant must pass real-name verification before the name works. CNNIC also lists accredited overseas registrars, which is the route WebJi® orders through.
- Place the order with registrant details exactly as they appear on your identity document.
- Upload a passport copy (individuals) or a business registration certificate such as your Indian certificate of incorporation (companies).
- Wait for verification to clear; names that fail real-name checks are not activated.
- Point nameservers to your host once the name is live.
If your company name or registered address changes, update the verified details, because CNNIC checks .cn names for valid real-name verification and unverified names can be put on hold.
Which Indian businesses use .net.cn?
.net.cn fits Indian technology businesses facing Chinese partners: SaaS and app companies, IT service firms, electronics importers dealing with Shenzhen suppliers, and brands defending their name in China. Commercial traders more often choose .cn or .com.cn; non-profit and academic bodies use .org.cn.
| Business | Example | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS or app developer | yourapp.net.cn | Chinese-language product page for distributors |
| IT services firm | yourfirm.net.cn | Contact point for Chinese clients and vendors |
| Electronics or component importer | yourbrand.net.cn | Supplier-facing specifications and RFQs |
| Indian consumer brand | yourbrand.net.cn | Defensive registration beside .cn |
How much does .net.cn cost?
WebJi® lists .net.cn at ₹810 for the first year and ₹1,020 for each renewal, before 18% GST — the same as .cn and .org.cn. As a planning figure, the first year plus two renewals at today's prices is ₹2,850; checkout confirms the actual charge.
| Extension | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Registry | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .net.cn | ₹810 | ₹1,020 | CNNIC, real-name verified | Register → |
| .cn | ₹810 | ₹1,020 | CNNIC, real-name verified | Register → |
| .org.cn | ₹810 | ₹1,020 | CNNIC, real-name verified | Register → |
| .cn.com | ₹3,781 | ₹4,928 | Private namespace under .com, not CNNIC | Register → |
WebJi® billing prices as listed on 4 November 2026; the renewal column is what later years cost.
Does a .net.cn site need an ICP filing?
The domain itself does not; an ICP filing with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is needed when the website is hosted on servers in mainland China. Sites hosted outside the mainland, such as in Singapore, can run on a .net.cn name without one, though loading speed inside China varies.
- Hosted outside China: no ICP filing; consider Singapore VPS hosting for proximity.
- Hosted in mainland China: arrange ICP filing through your Chinese hosting provider before launch.
- Content: Chinese law applies to content served inside China.
.net.cn, .cn or .cn.com — which should you choose?
Take .cn first if it is free, add .net.cn for a technology brand or as protection, and use .cn.com only when you want a China-flavoured name without CNNIC's real-name process. .cn.com is a private namespace under .com, not part of China's country code. Keep the global brand on .com; transfers of .cn-family names follow CNNIC's transfer-code process, explained in domain transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .net.cn registry?
CNNIC, the China Internet Network Information Center, which IANA lists as the manager of .cn. Registrars offering .cn names must be approved by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and sign agreements with CNNIC, according to CNNIC's Implementing Rules.
What documents does an Indian company need for real-name verification?
Usually a copy of the business registration certificate, with registrant details matching it exactly. Individuals provide a passport copy. WebJi® support tells you the exact format the registrar accepts before you upload.
Can I register .net.cn for 10 years at once?
CNNIC allows registration terms of up to 10 years in whole years. Which terms are offered for your order is shown at checkout, along with the exact charge.
How are .net.cn disputes resolved?
Under CNNIC's domain name dispute resolution policy. CNNIC names the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and WIPO as dispute resolution providers.
Is .cn signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA lists a secure delegation for .cn, so DNSSEC can be enabled for a .net.cn name when your DNS provider supports it.
Rules checked against CNNIC's Implementing Rules and CN Domain FAQ, and IANA, on 15 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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