ZDNS
ZDNS is a corporate domain registrar based in China. It holds 2 ICANN accreditations.
| Website | agent.zdns.cn |
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API access
| Status | Blocked |
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| API | Registry back-end and brand-registrar services sold by contract; no self-serve customer API found. |
| Notes | Beijing registry-services provider that also acts as a registrar for brand TLDs and corporate clients. |
About ZDNS
| Headquarters | China |
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| Type | Corporate registrar for brands |
| ICANN accreditation | 2 accreditations, listed below |
| Site languages | English, Chinese |
| RDAP server | https://registrar.zdnsgtld.com/ |
Domain extensions ZDNS sells
Confirmed on its site: .cn, .hk.
ZDNS in Lemon Domains
Bring ZDNS domains into Lemon Domains by pasting the domain list or uploading a CSV export, next to the domains from every other registrar you use. Lemon Domains tracks expiry dates and lets your AI assistant answer questions about them through MCP.
ICANN accreditations (2)
Each accreditation has its own IANA registrar ID and name. A domain registered through any of them can show that name as its registrar.
| IANA ID | Accredited name |
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| 1723 | Internet Domain Name System Beijing Engineering Research Center LLC (ZDNS) |
| 4151 | ZDNS Innovate International Limited |
Other registrars in China
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Sources: the ICANN list of accredited registrars and the IANA registrar ID registry (refreshed 2026-10-24), and ZDNS's own site and documentation (reviewed 2026-10-24). This page is also available as Markdown and JSON. Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZDNS ICANN-accredited?
Yes. ZDNS is on the ICANN list of accredited registrars with 2 accreditations, so it can register generic extensions such as .com directly with the registries.
What is ZDNS's IANA ID?
ZDNS has 2 IANA registrar IDs, one per accreditation: 1723, 4151.
What other names does ZDNS operate under?
Its accreditations are also held as Internet Domain Name System Beijing Engineering Research Center LLC (ZDNS) and ZDNS Innovate International Limited. Domains registered through any of them can show those names as the registrar.
Does ZDNS have an API?
Not one that account holders can use. Registry back-end and brand-registrar services sold by contract; no self-serve customer API found. ZDNS domains come into Lemon Domains by paste or CSV import instead.