What is TRABİS ? , .TR Extension Domain Name System

TRABİS

.tr domain name transactions have started to be carried out through registry operators after the closing process of Nic.TR as of March 23, 2020. METUnic, which was established as a registry operator by the ODTÜ Development Foundation during this process, started its activities as of December 2019 with the aim of delivering the ODTÜ experience and knowledge to our valued users and providing qualified service. As METUnic, we will continue the sensitivity and care we showed during the closing process of Nic.TR with our service approach focused on user satisfaction in TRABİS processes and applications. Our development and improvement works continue in order for the TRABİS transition to be carried out professionally and smoothly for both you, our users and us, the registry institutions. We kindly ask you to review the explanations below in order to have accurate and sufficient information during the transition process. After your review, you can reach us through our support channels and visit our website to find answers to any questions you may have.

What is TRABİS?

TRABİS abbreviation, .tr Network Information System, is a system that covers the management and operation processes of the domain name system and database with the extension ".tr". It ensures that guidance (whois), update (DNS, owner and responsible information, renewal), and instant allocation transactions regarding the system continue securely and continuously. These transactions, previously carried out by Nic.TR, will be under the management of BTK with the activation of TRABİS. However, since TRABİS does not provide direct service to the end user, you need to carry out your transactions regarding domain names with the extension .tr through accredited registrars. All domain names that have not been transferred to any registrars during the closing process of Nic.TR will be transferred to TRABİS.

DOMAIN NAME TRANSACTIONS DURING THE TRABİS PROCESS

Allocation

With the TRABİS transition, all domain name allocation transactions will be carried out through registrars. The operation and rules regarding the allocation process have not yet been fully clarified, and all details will be shared with you, our users, after the statement from BTK. With the activation of TRABİS, it will be possible to perform the allocation process on a first-come, first-served basis without presenting any documents for the most popular domain names among internet domain name extensions, namely .com.tr, .net.tr and .org.tr, as well as gen.tr, biz.tr, tv.tr, web.tr, info.tr, bbs.tr, tel.tr and name.tr. Domain names with the extensions gov.tr, edu,tr, bel.tr, k12.tr, av.tr, dr.tr, pol.tr and tsk.tr will be available for allocation without any change in the procedure, provided that the necessary documents are presented.

Sales

Domain name sales and rentals are prohibited practices in Nic.TR processes. However, with the activation of TRABİS, the sale and rental of domain names is paved the way. Within the scope of TRABİS, domain name sales transactions will start at the end of 3 years following the activation of the process, and it will be possible to carry out sales transactions through the services of registrar institutions. Announcements and explanations to be made about the sales and rental processes will also be shared with our users in detail.

Transfer

Domain name transfer was implemented as Change of Owner in Nic.TR processes. However, this transaction, which will be made as a Transfer with TRABİS, will be carried out if any of the documents listed below are present.

Presumption of Absence Company Merger/Acquisition Documents Trademark/Patent Transfer Documents Documents Proving the Transfer of Rights Related to Intellectual/Artistic Works

Announcements and explanations to be made about the processes related to the transfer process will also be shared with our users in detail.

.tr extension

The first level domain name extension “.tr” is currently closed to allocation.

“ornek.tr”

However, the allocation of the .tr extension will begin at the end of 1 year following the activation of TRABİS.

Questions and Answers in .tr Domain Transfer Procedures

It is the system that allows the operation of the “.tr” extension internet domain name system and its central database, the creation and updating of the guide, the provision of guide service and the real-time domain name application transactions, and all these activities are carried out in a secure and business continuity manner.

Will BTK now provide the server redirection service? • While Nic.TR is active, DNS server redirection service will continue to be provided for the domain names you have purchased through Nic.TR. • When TRABİS becomes active, you need to contact the registrar from whom you receive service regarding your domain name.

How is the transfer done? • Detailed information on how the transfer is done has been announced on the homepage. Only our registered members can see the links.

When will TRABİS start its activities? • TRABİS will start its activities at the end of March 2020. The date is subject to change.

Until when can I perform a transaction with the change of responsible form? • Nic.TR will continue to operate until TRABİS becomes operational. You can change the responsible persons of your domain name by submitting the change of responsible approval form until TRABİS becomes operational.

How can I transfer my domain names without using the transfer system? • You can complete your transaction by submitting the change of responsible approval form on the Nic.TR page.

Will my domain names be closed during the transfer process? • There is no service interruption during the transfer.

Where will my domain names be hosted? • Your domain names will continue to be hosted in the Nic.TR system until TRABİS becomes operational, and will be transferred to the TRABİS system when TRABİS becomes operational. However, as of March 23, 2020, you will need to perform your renewal and registration transactions for domain names with the .tr extension (except gov.tr, edu.tr, av.tr, bel.tr, dr.tr, tsk.tr, k12.tr, pol.tr) from accredited Registration Operators.

Will we be able to obtain all domain names without documentation? • Allocation procedures will continue according to the current Nic.TR rules until TRABİS becomes operational. • When TRABİS becomes operational, gov.tr, edu,tr, bel.tr, k12.tr, av.tr, dr.tr, pol.tr and tsk.tr domain name extensions will continue to be allocated with documentation. Domain names with the extensions com.tr, org.tr, net.tr, gen.tr, biz.tr, tv.tr, web.tr, info.tr, bbs.tr, tel.tr and name.tr will be allocated without documentation on a first-come, first-served basis.

Will I submit my objections to BTK? • Nic.TR will continue to receive objection applications until otherwise announced. When the new dispute resolution mechanism becomes operational, BTK and Nic.TR will provide relevant information.

Can I get domain names with the extension net.tr without documentation? • The allocation process for domain names with the extension net.tr will continue according to the current Nic.TR rules until TRABİS becomes operational. • After TRABİS becomes operational, com.tr, org.tr and net.tr domain name extensions will be allocated without documentation.

Can I make a payment without a credit card? • The Nic.TR page will be closed to end-user payments on 23/03/2020. Until this date, payments can only be made by credit card through Nic.TR. You can contact other registry operators and get information about their payment methods. • Payments are not accepted through the TRABİS system. Please select an authorized Registry Institution and make your payments through this institution.

What are the new responsibilities of Registry Operators? • Additional information will be provided by Nic.TR and BTK.

Will the allocation of **.tr now be made by BTK? **• The current Nic.TR operation will continue until March 23, 2020. After March 23, until TRABİS becomes operational, domain name application and renewal transactions will be made by Registration Operators registered with Nic.TR (except for Gov.tr, edu.tr, av.tr, bel.tr, dr.tr, tsk.tr, k12.tr, pol.tr). • When TRABİS becomes operational, the rules and operations regarding domain names with the .tr extension will be determined by TRABİS managed by BTK. Allocation transactions of domain names with the .tr extension will be made by the registrars listed on Links can only be viewed by our registered members.

Will we be able to make sales/transfer transactions in domain names anymore? • As long as Nic.TR continues its operations, the sale and transfer of domain names is not allowed. If you want to update the owner information of your domain names, you must submit the Owner Update form on the Nic.TR page. • Domain name sales transactions will be made after 3 years have passed since TRABİS became operational. You can perform domain name transfer transactions through the KK you are affiliated with after TRABİS becomes operational.

Will we be able to get alanadi.tr? • Alanadi.tr domain names will start to be allocated 1 year after TRABİS becomes operational.

Can we become a registry operator? • New Registry Operator applications will not be accepted while Nic.TR is operational. • When TRABİS becomes operational, you can apply by filling out the Registry Institution application form on trabis.gov.tr.

How long does the transfer take? • This period may vary depending on the registry operator you choose. It should be completed online within a short time. The transfer process initiated from Nic.tr is valid for 30 minutes.

Why do I need a mobile phone number in Turkey for the transfer? • For system security reasons, transfers can only be made with a mobile number registered in Turkey.

I have a domain name registered with Nic.TR, what will happen to this domain name during the TRABİS transition process? • Your domain names registered with the Nic.TR system will be active until the date you make your payment. • You can transfer your domain name to the Registry Operator of your choice from the online transfer screen that will be available on the Nic.TR page as of December 23, 2019 or by submitting the Change of Responsibility Approval Form to Nic.TR. • However, since Nic.TR will be closed to new applications and domain name renewal (payment) transactions of end users on March 23, 2020, you will need to perform these transactions through a .tr authorized Registry Operator that you will determine. • Transactions such as server change, change of responsibility and information update will continue to be performed through Nic.TR until TRABİS becomes operational. • You can access the list of Registry Operators registered with Nic.TR from the Our Registry Operators link in the Registry Query section.

Can I get a domain name from anywhere I want? • You can get a domain name by choosing one of the registrar operators on the Nic.TR Registrars page. You can also get a domain name from Nic.TR until 23/03/2020. • After TRABİS becomes operational, you must choose one of the authorized registrar organizations at trabis.gov.tr ​​in order to get a .tr domain name.

Can I talk to BTK officials about my domain name? • As long as Nic.TR is operational, you can first talk to Nic.TR representatives and the registrar authorities you are affiliated with regarding your .tr domain name. • After TRABİS becomes operational, you can talk to TRABİS officials and the registrar organizations authorized by TRABİS.

Do I still have to send a document for the change of responsible? • When will I be able to transfer without sending a document? • You can transfer your domain name to authorized registrar organizations integrated with Nic.TR transfer from the transfer screens. You can also transfer your domain name to a different registry by submitting the Change of Responsibility approval form on the Nic.TR page.

What is a transfer? • You can transfer the domain names you manage on Nic.TR to “.tr” authorized and integrated Registrars with the TRANSFER method and continue to manage your domain names through them. The process of transferring your domain names from Nic.TR to authorized registrars integrated with the transfer is called TRANSFER.

When will Nic.TR be closed to the end user? • The Nic.TR TRANSFER system will be closed to applications and renewals within 3 (three) months at the latest after it becomes operational (excluding gov.tr, edu.tr, av.tr, bel.tr, dr.tr, tsk.tr, k12.tr, pol.tr).

How long do I have to TRANSFER? • As long as your domain name is active, you can transfer your domain name to authorized and integrated Registrars by performing the TRANSFER process until TRABİS becomes operational.

Why is Nic.TR being closed? • In accordance with Article 35 of the Electronic Communications Law No. 5809 published in 2008, the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) was assigned by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (UAB) for the allocation and management of .tr domain names. In 2010, BTK published the “Internet Domain Names Regulation”. With this law and regulation, the authority to allocate “.tr” domain names (Registration Authority Function) was transferred from Nic.TR to BTK. • According to the agreement signed between Nic.TR (“.tr Domain Names” Management) and BTK (Information Technologies and Communication Authority), Nic.TR must terminate its Registry Operator functions (payments made through the Links can only be viewed by our registered members page, dns changes, etc.).

Is there a fee for the TRANSFER process? • Nic.TR does not charge a fee for the TRANSFER process. The Registry Operator you choose may charge an additional fee. Please consult the registrar you will choose.

Is TRANSFER mandatory? • When TRABİS becomes operational, the Nic.TR page will be closed. Therefore, it is expected that you transfer your domain name to an authorized registrar before that date. When TRABİS becomes operational, domain names that are not transferred to any registrar will be transferred to the TRABİS system, but this system will not provide certain services to the end user.

Can I transfer my domain name to any place I want? • Until TRABİS becomes operational, you can transfer it to any of the registrars listed on the Nic.TR page. • After TRABİS becomes operational, you can transfer it to one of the registrar organizations on trabis.gov.tr.