Nic.tr era ends and TRABİS era begins very soon: What kind of changes will activation of TRABİS in 2022 bring about “.tr” domain names?

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Operations for the allocation of “.tr” domain names in Turkey have been managed by the Middle East Technical University (“ METU “) since 1991, through the platform called Nic.tr. Pursuant to Article 35 of the Electronic Communication Law No. 5809, the Ministry of Communication and Substructure decided that the management and allocation of “.tr” domain names will be undertaken by the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (“ ITCA “).

Even though it was announced that all operations regarding “.tr” domain names will be managed through the platform called “.tr Network Information System” (“ TRABIS “) established within the scope of the Internet Domain Names Regulation (“ Regulation “) published by the ITCA in 2010, which regulates the procedures and principles regarding “.tr” domain names, the enforcement of the Regulation was postponed until TRABIS becomes operational. Following the agreement dated December 2018, in which METU transferred all of its authority regarding the management and allocation of “.tr” domain names to ITCA, the platform named Nic.tr would be shut down in August 2020 and TRABIS would start operating, but the transition was not completed. You may reach out to our legal alert about the aforementioned process here .

Recent development

Nic.tr announced that management of “.tr” domain names will be completely transferred to the ITCA, presumably in January 2022. Nic.tr emphasized that with the completion of the aforementioned transfer in January 2022, vital changes will take place in operations regarding domain names. You may reach the legislation regarding the said changes and the new mechanism here .

What are the main radical changes that will take place in the management of “.tr” domain names with the beginning of the TRABIS period?

Conclusion

The ITCA’s authorization for domain name management and allocation will bring about fundamental changes that make the sale and transfer of “.tr” domain names possible. In order for the transition process to be followed correctly and to prevent any loss of rights, it is of great importance that the domain name holders carefully follow the announcements that Nic.tr will make through its website, social media accounts and emails.