Generic subdomains: no documentation since 2022.edu.tr, .gov.tr and others: documentation mandatoryManagement transferred from METU to BTK in 2022

.tr Domain

.tr is the ccTLD of Turkey, registered with IANA in September 1990 and now managed by BTK, after replacing METU as administrator in 2022. Since the TRABİS reform, generic subdomains are assigned with no documentation; others, like .edu.tr or .gov.tr, still require it.

1990 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .TR domain

What is the .TR domain?

The .tr is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Turkey, registered in the IANA database in September 1990, managed for over three decades by METU (Middle East Technical University) via NIC.TR. Following a protocol signed in December 2018, responsibility for the registry was formally transferred to Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu (BTK), Turkey's information and communication technologies authority, based in Ankara, becoming fully operational on September 14, 2022, through the new TRABİS (TR Network Information System) platform.

Since this reform, general-use subdomains such as .com.tr, .net.tr, .org.tr, .web.tr, .biz.tr, .gen.tr, .name.tr, .info.tr, or .tv.tr are assigned with no documentation required, on a strict first-come, first-served basis, through registrars authorized and supervised by BTK. Subdomains reserved for specific sectors — such as .edu.tr (education), .gov.tr (government), .av.tr (lawyers), .bel.tr (municipalities), .pol.tr (police), .k12.tr (primary/secondary education), or .tsk.tr (armed forces) — still require submitting documentation proving the nature of the requesting entity.
Registration restrictions

Since the TRABİS system went live in September 2022, generic subdomains such as .com.tr, .net.tr, .org.tr, .biz.tr, or .gen.tr are assigned with no documentation required, on a strict first-come, first-served basis. Subdomains such as .edu.tr, .gov.tr, .av.tr, .bel.tr, .pol.tr, or .k12.tr, however, still require submitting documentation proving the type of entity. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.

Extension .TR
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1990
Registry Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu (BTK), based in Ankara — successor since 2022 to METU (Middle East Technical University), which managed the registry for over three decades
Country / territory Turkey
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .TR

Who is the .TR domain for?

These are the most common situations where .TR is the ideal extension.

Businesses and projects targeting the Turkish market

The most direct use: businesses looking to reach the Turkish market, via .com.tr.

International brands with no local presence

Since the 2022 reform, generic subdomains require no prior documentation.

Educational institutions (via .edu.tr or .k12.tr)

Reserved for educational centers proving their nature to BTK.

Government bodies and regulated professions

Subdomains such as .gov.tr, .av.tr, or .pol.tr, reserved for specific sectors with documentation.

.TR vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .TR with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.com.tr Any commercial project, no documentation since 2022 None since the TRABİS reform Inquire
.edu.tr Accredited educational institutions Documentation proving educational nature Inquire

Registration process

How to register your .TR domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .TR domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .TR domain

Do I need documentation to register a .com.tr?

No, since September 2022 it is assigned with no documentation, on a strict first-come, first-served basis.

Which subdomains still require documentation?

.edu.tr, .gov.tr, .av.tr, .bel.tr, .pol.tr, .k12.tr, and .tsk.tr, among others, depending on entity type.

What is TRABİS?

The new .tr registry management system, operational since September 14, 2022, which replaced the former METU administration.

Who currently manages the .tr domain?

BTK (Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu), based in Ankara, after replacing METU in 2022.

How much does a .tr domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .tr domain with miHosting?

Yes, for generic subdomains with no documentation needed. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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The .tr domain is the ccTLD of Turkey, now managed by BTK after replacing METU in 2022. Since the TRABİS reform, generic subdomains like .com.tr are assigned with no documentation, while .edu.tr or .gov.tr still require it. Contact our team for the exact requirements and current pricing, and pair it with our professional hosting.