ICP filing FAQs-Domain Names(Domain)-阿里云帮助中心

Common questions: Before you start

1. How do I know if I need an ICP filing after purchasing a domain name?
2. How many domain names can a website have?
3. I have an existing ICP filing. Do I need a new one to use Web Designer?
4. Can I bind a Baidu-registered domain name to Web Designer?
5. Is a Public Security filing mandatory?

Common questions: During the process

6. How do I apply for an ICP filing if the Alibaba Cloud account for the filing differs from the one used to purchase Web Designer?
7. How do I retrieve my ICP filing password for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology?
8. If I apply for an ICP filing as an individual, can my website display company information?
9. How do I get an ICP filing service number?
10. When applying for an ICP filing for a Web Designer product, which cloud service should I select?
11. What is the network access provider information?
12. I need the server's physical address for a filing with the Medical Products Administration. Where can I find it?

Common questions: After you finish

13. How long does the ICP filing review process usually take?
14. My ICP filing is complete, but the CDN status still shows "Not filed." Why?
Add an ICP filing number
Add a Public Security filing number

1. Determining the need for an ICP filing

If your website's server is in the China (Hangzhou) region, an ICP filing is required. Submit your application through the Alibaba Cloud ICP Filing system on a PC or mobile device. Once your application is approved, you can make your website publicly accessible. To start the application, log on to your account and click Start Filing.
If your website's server is in the China (Hong Kong) region, an ICP filing is not required.

Important
If you bind a domain name with a valid ICP filing to a server in the China (Hong Kong) region or any other overseas node, your ICP filing may be revoked. Proceed with caution.

2. Number of domain names per website

Since April 22, 2019, you can enter only one domain name per website when applying for an ICP filing.

3. Existing ICP filings and Web Designer

If your domain name was filed through Alibaba Cloud and the ICP filing is still valid, you do not need to file again.
If your domain name was filed through a different provider, you must transfer its ICP filing to Alibaba Cloud. For more information, see Transfer an ICP filing.

4. Binding a Baidu-registered domain name

Yes, you can.

Note

In this scenario, follow these steps for ICP filing and DNS resolution:

If your domain name already has an ICP filing through Baidu, you must transfer it to Alibaba Cloud. For details, see Transfer an ICP filing.
Bind the domain name in the Web Designer console.
Obtain the DNS record value.
Use the DNS record value to complete the DNS resolution on Baidu.

5. Is a Public Security filing mandatory?

Regulations vary by local communications administration. We recommend consulting your local authorities for specific requirements. For details on the procedure, see Add a Public Security filing number.

6. Filing with a different Alibaba Cloud account

Log on to the Alibaba Cloud account used to purchase the Web Designer product to obtain an ICP filing service number. You can then use this number to apply for the ICP filing. For instructions, see Apply for an ICP filing service number.

7. Retrieving the MIIT ICP filing password

See How to retrieve an ICP filing password from the MIIT.

8. Individual filings and company information

No. A website with an individual ICP filing cannot display company-related content. Applications containing such information will be rejected.

9. Obtaining an ICP filing service number

Log on to the Alibaba Cloud console. Hover over ICP Filing and click Get Service Code from the drop-down list.

10. Selecting the cloud service for Web Designer

Select Quick Web.

11. Network access provider information

Name: Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.
Access method: Leased virtual space/Private network.

NS record for a .cn domain name:	Open a command-line terminal and run the nslookup command to query the record.
Main protocol/port:	80, 443
Operating system version:	Windows Server
Access provider and contact information:	Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd., Contact number: 4008013260
Physical access location:	Submit a ticket to Alibaba Cloud for the physical address.
Access bandwidth:	100 Mbps
CDN service provider:	Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.
CDN contact name:	Alibaba Cloud does not provide a CDN contact name. You can use the name of a contact person from your own organization.

12. Obtaining the server physical address

Web Designer servers are physically located in the China (Hangzhou) region. To obtain the specific address, click Submit Ticket and select ICP Filing as the ticket type.

13. ICP filing review duration

Review times vary by local communications administration, but the process typically takes 1 to 20 business days.

14. Incorrect CDN status after filing

After you receive an approval notification from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, it can take 7 to 24 hours for Alibaba Cloud to synchronize the new status. Once synchronized, domain name access is enabled. Please monitor the Alibaba Cloud console for the status update.
Check if you have enabled CDN on another Alibaba Cloud product. This can cause a conflict and prevent the CDN status for this product from displaying correctly.