Why is ICP filing necessary?
In accordance with the State Council Order No. 292 "Internet Information Service Management Measures" and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 33 "Non-operational Internet Information Service Filing Management Measures", the state implements a licensing system for operational Internet information services and a filing system for non-operational Internet information services. It is illegal to engage in Internet information services without obtaining a license or completing the filing procedures.
Therefore, when using Serverless services in the Chinese mainland to establish a website and bind domain name services, it is mandatory to first complete the website filing. Only after successfully filing and obtaining the ICP filing number issued by the Communications Administration can domain name access be activated.
The ICP filing number is subject to public query on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website: Query Entrance
For more information on relevant laws and regulations, please see: Laws and Regulations
ICP Filing Scenarios
If your website is hosted in Tencent Cloud's Serverless service in the Chinese mainland, and the organizer and domain name of the website have never obtained an ICP filing, then you need to perform the initial ICP filing operation in the Tencent Cloud ICP filing system first before activating the Serverless service and using SCF for HTTP access to the custom domain name.
ICP Filing Preparations
To expedite the filing process and ensure a successful submission, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the ICP filing procedures in advance.
Given the varying requirements of different local administrations, the materials needed for preparation may differ. We recommend that you familiarize yourself in advance with the ICP filing requirements of each province, autonomous region, and municipality, as well as the related ICP filing restrictions.
Serverless ICP Filing Requirements: While there is no charge for the ICP filing itself, filing via Serverless requires the purchase of a cloud function package with 50 million invocation times and a resource usage package of 400,000 GBs. Please proceed to the Resource Package Purchase Page to complete your purchase.
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The Serverless ICP filing method is now available to all users.
ICP Filing Process
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During the Website Information Entry step, you need to initiate the cloud function filing first, that is, select Serverless in the filing type.
Troubleshooting
Is it necessary to file an ICP for the access domain name when using Serverless?
The necessity of filing depends on the actual situation. If the default access is through the third-level domain provided by the API Gateway, there is no need for filing. However, if you need to customize the domain name and this domain name points to a Serverless service in mainland China, filing is required. For instance, scenarios such as accessing blog pages. You can determine whether filing is necessary based on the following scenarios:
No ICP filing required:
When the domain name resolution points to a Serverless service hosted outside mainland China, such as a server in Hong Kong, China, there is no need for ICP filing.
ICP filing required:
When the domain name points to a Serverless service in mainland China, it is necessary to complete the ICP filing.
Is the ICP filing process for Serverless the same as that for CVM?
There is no substantive difference between the ICP filing process for Serverless and CVM, the experience is entirely consistent. The only difference is that the IP filled in during the CVM filing process will be directly exposed to the user, while the IP in the Serverless filing process will be automatically fetched and provided by the system.
Why is the IP address inaccessible during the ICP filing process?
The ICP filing is done with Tencent Cloud, and the DNS resolution also needs to be done with Tencent Cloud. During the ICP filing process using Tencent Cloud's Serverless method, the IP address for domain name resolution should point to the IP address of a Tencent Cloud site.
Are there any restrictions on Serverless ICP filing?
Given the lightweight nature of Serverless, it may be deleted or added in real-time. To cater to the user habits of using Serverless, the ICP filing for Serverless will be based on the account dimension. Each account is allowed to purchase one cloud function resource package and file for two websites.
Does a domain that has already been filed with CVM need to be re-filed?
If a domain has already been filed for ICP under the same account in CVM, it can be directly bound through the API Gateway, eliminating the need for duplicate filings.
Does a currently unused registered domain still require ICP filing?
The domain itself does not require ICP filing, but real-name authentication is necessary. ICP filing is only required when the domain initiates a Web service.
Does a Serverless site that has not been fully set up require ICP filing?
No, ICP filing is not required. It is only necessary before your Serverless site officially provides external access. As the filing process takes some time, it is recommended that you handle it in advance with Tencent Cloud, so your site can be put into use immediately after it is ready.
Does a domain that has already been filed for ICP need to be re-filed when accessing Tencent Cloud Serverless services?
No, re-filing is not necessary, but ICP filing for access is required. For more details, please see ICP Filing for Access.
Under what circumstances is it necessary to file for a new website ICP?
If you have multiple domain names, each one requires ICP filing.
You have already filed an ICP for a domain name, and now you need to file for a new domain name.
Can ICP filing for access be applied to multiple Serverless services?
The same entity can simultaneously file for access to multiple websites, with a maximum of 10 cloud functions or CVM filing information at the same time.
Is a refund available after the purchase of a Serverless ICP filing resource package?
The resource package takes effect immediately after purchase and refunds are not currently supported. For a five-day no-reason refund and other special refunds, please consult with online customer service. After a successful refund through manual channels, you will not be able to repurchase the ICP filing resource package within seven days.