In line with the provisions of China Internet Domain Name Regulations, CNNIC changed its domain name registration service model in a comprehensive manner on December 16, 2002: CNNIC, as the registry of .CN domain name, no longer directly meet the end users to provide .CN domain name registration service. Domain name registration service is provided by registrars accredited by CNNIC. The diagram of registrar management system is as follows:　

CNNIC, as the .CN registry, responsible for the operation and administration of .CN domain name system, and maintenance of central database. The main responsibilities are to:
A: operate, maintain and administer .CN domain name server and relevant materials, and to ensure effective operation of .CN domain name system;
B: accredit .CN registrars to provide .CN domain name registration service.

Registrars: Registrars shall process registration applications adhering to the principles of fairness and “first registration for first application”. The .CN domain name registration shall be in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and the Regulations. .CN registrars are subject to the accreditation by CNNIC.

Agencies: Agencies are responsible for approaching domain name registration applications within the range of accreditation by registrars.

Please consult registrars about registration, change, transfer, and renewal of .CN domain name. The information of domain name shall be subject to CNNIC database.

If you have any problem or suggestion, please feel free to contact us:

Tel.:010-58813000

Fax: 010-58812666

E-mail: service@cnnic.cn

Complaint e-mail: supervise@cnnic.cn