What is TRABİS? A New Era Begins for .tr Domain Extensions

1. What is TRABİS?

TRABİS (".tr Network Information System") is the digital system responsible for the registration, management, and database operations of domain names with the .tr extension in Turkey. Developed under the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), it became operational in 2022.

With the launch of TRABİS, a new era began for .tr domain names: the document requirement has been gradually removed, processes have become digitalized, and operations are now much faster.

 

2. Transition to TRABİS

For many years, the allocation of .tr domain names was managed by Nic.TR under METU (Middle East Technical University). However:

• In 2018, a contract was signed between BTK and METU, transferring this responsibility to TRABİS.
• As of 2022, the TRABİS infrastructure became active.
• Domain owners registered with Nic.TR transferred their domains to authorized registrars of their choice.
• Domains that were not transferred continue to be managed directly under the TRABİS system.

According to the Internet Domain Names Regulation, all operations for untransferred domains are carried out via BTK/TRABİS.

 

3. Key Regulations in the TRABİS Era

 

No Obligation to Change Registrar

Domain owners can continue working with their existing domain registrars. The TRABİS system operates through the infrastructure of these authorized firms.

Payment and Renewal Processes Remain Unchanged

All domain-related transactions such as renewal, payment, and DNS management continue to be carried out through current registrars, just as before TRABİS.

 

4. The Era of Document-Free “.com.tr” Has Begun

Previously, document-free registration of .com.tr domains was only allowed for exact name-surname matches. With TRABİS, anyone can now register .com.tr domains without the need for documentation.

Old Rule:
Document-free .com.tr was only valid for "firstname.lastname.com.tr"

New Rule:
Domain names like “companyname.com.tr” can now be registered without providing any documentation.

This change enables much faster domain allocation based on a "first come, first served" principle.

 

5. Advantages Brought by TRABİS

• Removal of Documentation Requirement
• Fast Domain Registration (Can be activated within minutes)
• Investment Opportunities: Ability to pre-register popular keywords
• Transparent and Monitored System
• Dispute Resolution Service (UÇHS) to ensure fair handling of rights violations

 

6. Domain Extensions Managed Under TRABİS

Document-Free Registration Available:
.com.tr, .org.tr, .net.tr, .gen.tr, .web.tr, .tv.tr, .name.tr

Documentation Required:
.gov.tr, .edu.tr, .k12.tr, .av.tr, .bel.tr, and other official extensions

 

A New Era Begins for .tr Domain Names

With the TRABİS system, domain name registration in Turkey has become easier, faster, and more accessible. This transformation offers significant advantages, especially for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and brand owners.

If your brand or business has not yet registered a .com.tr domain, don’t wait—act now. In this new era, others may register these domain names before you do.