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Can domain names have Chinese characters?

Net address overseer Icann has approved the creation of domains that use only Chinese characters. This is because when the domain name system was set up addresses, such as the familiar .com and . uk, were written only with Latin characters.

Can you use characters in domain names?

Domain names can only use letters, numbers, the fada character (acute accent) and hyphens (“-“). Spaces and other symbols are not permitted for use. Names cannot begin or end with a hyphen and are not case sensitive.

How do I buy Chinese domains?

The first step is to register a . cn domain, China’s official domain name, for your website. While anyone may register a . cn domain, using it for email or a website requires the registrant to verify their personal or business identity.

How do you create a secondary domain?

Add a domain to your account

1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.
2. From the Admin console Home page, go to Domains.
3. In Manage domains, click Add a domain.
4. Enter the name of the domain you’re adding.
5. Select a domain type:
6. Click Add and start verification.

How to register a Chinese domain name in China?

More than 60 registrars are accredited by the CNNIC to undertake the registration of “.cn” Chinese domain names. Applicants can choose any one of those local registrars to carry out the registration in the People’s Republic of China.

Can I use Hong Kong characters in a Chinese domain name?

A: No. However most of the Chinese Characters that can be used in the computer system can be registered as ‘.hk’ Chinese Domain Name. Some Hong Kong Characters may not be available for ‘.hk’ domain name registration.

What is the CN domain name?

Considering the size of the Chinese audience and market, the .CN domain is one of the most used domain in the world with over 20 million registrations. The China Internet Network Information Center or CNNIC is the goverment agency responsible for operating and managing China’s domain name registry.

How to register a brand name or trademark in China?

An important point to note is that brand name or trademark registration in China is independent from domain name registration and is administered by the Trademark Office of China (CTMO) (in Chinese only). Both registrations are on a first-to-file system. Applications from non-Chinese nationals must be made through an accredited agent.