Domain Name Management and TRABIS in Turkey
Internet domain name management in Turkey has shown significant development in recent years. TRABIS (TR Network Information System) has made domain name allocation processes in our country more efficient and transparent. The total number of active domain names in TRABİS records as of September 2024 1 million 270 bin This figure, along with the increase in internet usage, strengthens Turkey's digital presence.
Domain Name Allocation Process
Domain name allocation in Turkey was initiated by the Middle East Technical University (METU) in 1991. However, the Electronic Communications Law No. 5809 This process was transferred to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The Ministry, Internet Domain Names Regulation has introduced new regulations on domain name allocation. In these regulations, domain name allocation procedures are carried out BTK(Information Technologies and Communication Authority) was given.
TRABİS's Start of Operation
TRABIS, September 14, 2022 It has been operational since and domain name allocation processes have gained speed in Turkey. The aim of TRABİS is to manage domain names more effectively and to meet users' demands quickly. With this system, domain name allocation transparency ve speeding is kept in the foreground.
New Domain Name Structures and Free Allocations
With the updates made in 2023, new regulations have been introduced for the allocation of domain names in the ".a.tr" structure. Priority in the allocation of these domain names, to public institutions and organizations is given and in this process free allocation There is also an application. Especially a.gov.tr, a.edu.tr, a.tsk.tr Extensions such as are provided free of charge to public institutions.
Domain Name Disputes and Resolution Mechanism
Domain name disputes in Turkey, TR Domain Names Dispute Resolution Center are resolved through this center. Dispute Resolution Mechanism Within the scope of (UCM), it ensures that disputes arising from domain name allocation, use or infringement are resolved quickly and effectively. In the resolution of disputes, a fair process is carried out between the parties by making decisions through independent arbitrators.
TRABIS and Statistics
With the launch of TRABİS, the number of domain names in Turkey has increased significantly. Before TRABİS, approximately 460 bin while there is an active domain name, from 2022 until the end of September 2024 810 bin new domain name has been allocated. This situation is considered as an important step in Turkey's digitalization process.
Active Domain Name Distribution
The largest share in TRABİS records, 981 bin 821 com It belongs to websites with the extension . This extension 164 bin 528 tr, 30 bin 62 gen.tr ve 28 bin 8 org.tr sites with extensions are followed. Also, .Web, .hunting, .waist, . Edu There are also domain names for different professions in the system, such as.
International Use and Distribution
84,5% of the websites using domain names are hosted in Turkey, 5,3% in the USA, 4,3% in Germany, 1,4% in France, 1,3% in the Netherlands, 0,8% in Canada, 0,6% in the United Kingdom and 1,9% in other countries. These rates show the increase in Turkey's digital presence at the international level.
Conclusion and Future Perspective
In Turkey, domain name management and TRABIS play an important role in the digitalization process. In the future, it is expected that this system will be further developed and new regulations will be made to meet the needs of users. Accelerating domain name allocation processes and increasing transparency will strengthen Turkey's place in the digital world.
