How much does a .sh.cn domain cost?

At Upflare a .sh.cn domain costs €29.99 for the first year and renews at €29.99/year; transferring one in costs €29.99. Prices exclude VAT.

China · .sh.cn

Register a .sh.cn domain — China

.sh.cn is a second-level extension under .cn, the country-code domain of China. It shows visitors your website is rooted in China and builds instant local trust.

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Term: 1–10 years
Eligibility: Open to all
DNSSEC: Yes
WHOIS privacy: No

.sh.cn registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .sh.cn domain.

Registration

Registration term: 1–10 years
Renewal term: 1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN): Not supported
Name length: Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions: Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data: Not required
Local presence / trustee service: Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare: Supported
Transfer method: Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar
Owner change: Registry trade procedure

Technical

Registry: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
Type: Second-level domain under .cn
.cn in use since: 1990
DNSSEC: Supported
WHOIS privacy: Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol: WHOIS

Before you register a .sh.cn domain

Individuals and organisations can apply; real-name verification is mandatory.
Individuals provide an ID document scan; organisations provide a business licence or registration certificate.
Documents are reviewed by the registrar and then CNNIC (about 2 working days); names failing verification can be cancelled.

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: CNNIC registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .sh.cn domain?

Signal a clear local presence in China.

Build trust with customers in China who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to China.

Protect your brand by securing its .sh.cn version.

Who .sh.cn is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the China market.

How to register a .sh.cn domain

1Search for your name above and add the .sh.cn domain to your cart.
2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
3Make sure you meet the .sh.cn registration rules below; the registry may check them.
4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.

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.sh.cn domain FAQs

.sh.cn domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Individuals and organisations can apply; real-name verification is mandatory. Individuals provide an ID document scan; organisations provide a business licence or registration certificate.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .sh.cn registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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