TR Domain Registration, Renewal, and Transfer Procedures
“.tr” extension domain names were managed by NIC.TR under METU (Middle East Technical University) for many years. However, as of September 14, 2022, this responsibility has been transferred to domain name registrars operating under the supervision of BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) through the newly implemented TRABIS (TR Network Information System) infrastructure.
With this change, there have been some important updates to the registration and renewal processes of “.tr” domain names:
.TR Domain Registration Process
Domain extensions such as “com.tr”, “net.tr”, “org.tr”, “web.tr”, “biz.tr”, “gen.tr”, “name.tr”, “info.tr”, “tv.tr”, “tel.tr”, “bbs.tr” are allocated without documentation on a “first come, first served” basis.
Extensions like “.av.tr”, “.bel.tr”, “.dr.tr”, “.edu.tr”, “.gov.tr”, “.pol.tr”, “.k12.tr”, “.tsk.tr”, and “.kep.tr” can only be registered upon submission of appropriate documentation.
.TR domain names can be registered for a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years.
Since the "first come, first served" principle is adopted, reservation of domain names is not possible.
The use of Turkish characters (ğ, ı, ü, ş, ö, ç) is allowed. These domain names are also registered based on the “first come, first served” rule.
.TR Renewal Process
If the renewal process is not completed by the expiration date, the domain name will be suspended for two months.
After renewal, the total registration period cannot exceed five years.
.TR Deletion Process
If no renewal request is made within the two-month grace period, the domain name becomes available for re-registration. However, applications are not accepted for a period of one month after the domain is released.
The information about the re-availability of the domain name is published on the Trabis website.
https://www.trabis.gov.tr/yenidenTahsiseAcilanAlanAdlari
.TR Transfer Conditions
.TR domain names that meet the following conditions are eligible for transfer:
- At least 60 days must have passed since the domain's initial registration or last transfer,
- A valid transfer code must be available,
- The domain must not be transfer-locked,
- The domain must not be listed under "Domains Available for Re-Registration."
.TR Transfer Process
The transfer process for .TR domains follows these steps:
- You disable the Transfer Lock and obtain the Transfer Code from your current registrar.
- You place your transfer order and make the payment via your new registrar.
- The transfer request is submitted to your current registrar via TRABIS.
- The current registrar approves the transfer request within a maximum of 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, the domain is transferred to your new registrar and becomes manageable.
.TR Refund Policy
.TR domain name registrations and renewals are executed instantly through an electronic system.
These products cannot be resold to another consumer with the same properties and specifications.
Therefore, refunds cannot be issued for the registration or renewal of domain names.
What is TRABIS?
TRABIS (".tr" Network Information System) is a system that allows for the operation of the ".tr" domain name infrastructure and central database, as well as the creation, updating, and guidance services for the registry, ensuring that all these activities are performed securely and with business continuity in real time.
Who Operates TRABIS?
The establishment and operation of TRABIS—or having it operated by a third party under defined procedures—is under the authority and responsibility of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK).
What is a Registrar?
A Registrar is the party authorized by BTK to mediate transactions related to domain names such as application, renewal, and cancellation. Registrars are the direct contact for domain name holders and are responsible for handling domain allocation, applications, renewals, and cancellations.
Atak Domain Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş is an authorized Registrar.
What is TAKAL?
TAKAL is a list of domain names that are prohibited from registration due to reasons such as conflict with legislation, public order, national security, general morals, health, or public safety.
What is TAKIL?
TAKIL is a list including historically and culturally significant names, city names, and names of government institutions and financial entities that could mislead internet users, such as bank, ministry, or finance, making it more difficult to register deceptive domain names.
