.cn.in Domain Registration India
cn.in is an open second-level zone under India's .in, run by NIXI since October 2021 — an Indian domain, not a Chinese one. WebJi® registers it at ₹809 for the first year and ₹877 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits Indian businesses with a China link, such as Indo-Chinese restaurants, sourcing agents and Mandarin tutors.
For Indian businesses whose brand has a China connection but whose customers are in India, with NIXI's KYC rules and a .cn comparison.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹809/yr
- Renewal
- ₹877/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 cn.in domain?
cn.in is an open second-level zone of India’s .in country code, run by the .IN Registry at NIXI (National Internet Exchange of India) and opened in NIXI’s zone expansion of 29 October 2021. A name such as tangrakitchen.cn.in is an Indian domain under Indian rules — it is not part of China’s .cn registry.
That distinction matters more than the label. The name is governed by NIXI policy, billed in rupees, verified against Indian KYC rules and resolved through the same .in infrastructure as co.in or firm.in. Visitors in China will not read it as a Chinese address.
| Attribute | cn.in |
|---|---|
| Parent | .in, India’s country-code TLD |
| Registry | .IN Registry, operated by NIXI |
| Zone opened | 29 October 2021 |
| Eligibility | Open — no profession, licence or trademark test |
| Name length | 2–63 characters: letters, digits, inner hyphens |
| Term | 1 to 10 years |
Who buys a cn.in name?
cn.in suits Indian businesses whose name or trade has a Chinese connection but whose customers are in India. The “cn” reads as China to most people, so it works when that link is the selling point and the audience types Indian addresses.
- Indo-Chinese restaurants and cloud kitchens: chilli-chicken and Hakka-noodle outlets that want a short ordering address, e.g. hakkahouse.cn.in.
- Kolkata’s Chinese-Indian businesses: family-run eateries, tanneries and shoe shops tied to Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar.
- Sourcing agents and importers: Indian firms that buy from Yiwu, Guangzhou or Shenzhen for Indian retailers and want an India-billed contact page.
- Mandarin tutors and study-in-China agents: classes and admissions help sold to Indian students and parents.
- Brands with CN initials: a firm whose name abbreviates to CN can use cn.in as a compact second address.
For a site aimed at buyers inside China, a Chinese registry name such as .cn is the right tool instead.
How much does cn.in cost compared with .cn and other .in names?
A cn.in domain costs ₹809 for the first year and ₹877 per renewal at WebJi®, before 18% GST. Three years total ₹2,563 before tax (₹809 + ₹877 + ₹877). The Chinese .cn starts at almost the same price but renews higher and needs CNNIC documents.
| Extension | Year 1 | Renewal | 3-year total | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cn.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | ₹2,563 | NIXI, open, Indian KYC |
| .cn | ₹810 | ₹1,020 | ₹2,850 | CNNIC, real-name documents |
| .co.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | ₹2,563 | NIXI, open, commercial reading |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 | NIXI, open, shortest Indian name |
Prices from WebJi® billing, read on 4 November 2026. Order a cn.in name →
What NIXI requires before a cn.in name goes live
Anyone can apply for cn.in, but NIXI’s 2026 KYC rules require the registrant to verify identity within seven days of registration or renewal. Unverified names can be put on hold, which stops the website and email on that domain.
- Indian individuals and firms: registrant details must match the identity document used for KYC.
- Foreign entities, including Chinese companies: a verified passport copy and proof of a genuine business link with India.
- No speculation: NIXI prohibits auctioning or speculative trading of .in names and can suspend names offered that way.
- Premium labels: quoted before payment if the registry prices a specific name higher.
cn.in or .cn: which country’s domain do you need?
Choose cn.in when your customers are Indian and the China link is part of your brand; choose .cn when you need a presence that Chinese buyers and suppliers recognise. Many trading firms hold both and point each at the right language version of one site.
If neither fits, a plain .in remains the shortest Indian address, and NIXI’s other open zones such as uk.in and us.in follow the same pricing and rules for other country pairings.
Running a cn.in domain after purchase
Complete KYC first, then point nameservers and keep auto-renew on, because each renewal can trigger a fresh verification. A restaurant menu or tutor site fits on shared hosting, and moving an existing name in is covered under domain transfer. The full .in family is listed on domain registration in India.
Frequently asked questions
Is cn.in a Chinese domain?
No. cn.in sits under India’s .in and is run by NIXI in India. It follows Indian registry policy and KYC, not CNNIC rules, so it does not give you a Chinese web presence. For that you need a .cn or .com.cn name.
Can a Chinese company register a cn.in domain?
Yes, if it can pass NIXI’s KYC. Foreign registrants provide a verified passport copy and documents showing a real business link with India, such as an Indian subsidiary, distributor agreement or office registration.
What does cn.in cost for three years?
₹2,563 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹809 for the first year and ₹877 for each of the next two. That is ₹287 less than three years of .cn and ₹437 less than three years of .in.
Can an Indo-Chinese restaurant use cn.in for online orders?
Yes. The zone has no trade restriction, so a restaurant or cloud kitchen can use it for a menu, ordering page or Google Business Profile link. Keep a matching business email on the same name so order confirmations look consistent.
What happens if I skip KYC on a cn.in name?
NIXI expects verification within seven days of registration or renewal. A name left unverified can be placed on hold, which takes the website and mailboxes offline until the check is completed.
Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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