How to Resell .tr and .com.tr Domains
A practical guide for ICANN-accredited registrars, hosting companies, and domain resellers.
What This Article Covers
This guide explains what .tr and .com.tr domains are, why they matter for registrars and resellers, how the registration process works, and what operational requirements to be aware of — including document requirements, DNS update schedules, and integration options.
Why .tr and .com.tr Are Worth Adding to Your Portfolio
Türkiye's domain market has become significantly more accessible to international resellers following the modernisation of the TRABIS registry system.
According to TRABIS data from April 2026:
- Over 1.3 million active .tr-related domain registrations
- .com.tr: 997,272 active registrations — the dominant commercial extension
- .tr: approaching 200,000 active registrations — growing steadily
Source: TRABIS — trabis.gov.tr, April 2026
.com.tr vs .tr: What Is the Difference?
.com.tr is the established commercial extension in Türkiye — the default choice for Turkish businesses for decades. Nearly one million active registrations reflect the trust the market has placed in it.
.tr is the shorter, newer direct country-code extension, increasingly used by brands that want a modern, memorable local identity and by international companies entering the Turkish market.
Who Needs .tr and .com.tr Domains?
- Global brands entering the Turkish market — typically want both brand.tr and brand.com.tr
- Digital agencies managing international clients — a missing ccTLD becomes a service gap
- E-commerce companies targeting Turkish consumers — .com.tr improves trust signals for local buyers
- Hosting and reseller companies serving regional businesses
- Domain investors and portfolio managers
Document Requirements for .tr Domains
Most .tr and .com.tr registrations follow a standard process with no special documentation required. However, domain names containing certain words require supporting documentation under TRABIS rules before registration can be completed.
- bank, banka, banking
- finance, finans, finansman
- leasing, finansalkiralama
- factoring, faktoring
- Türk, Türkiye, Atatürk, TC
- The name of a Turkish province or district
- Insurance companies and insurance agencies
Documents are submitted through the reseller panel: Domain List → Domain Details → General Information → .TR Application and Document Management.
Document management is handled through the reseller panel — no extra operational burden on your team.
DNS Update Schedule for .tr Domains
Unlike generic TLDs such as .com or .net, DNS changes for .tr extensions do not propagate instantly. Updates go through the TRABIS zone file, which is refreshed three times per day.
10:00 GMT+3
14:00 GMT+3
18:00 GMT+3
Submit DNS changes at least 15–20 minutes before each cycle. If changes are not reflected within 24 hours, verify nameserver records and contact technical support.
→ DNS update cycles for .tr domain names
Reseller Pricing — Platinum Tier
| Extension | Price / Year (May 2026) |
|---|---|
| .tr | $3.15 |
| .com.tr | $1.91 |
Integration Options
- REST API, .NET API, PHP API — for registrars with existing technical infrastructure
- Ready-made modules — WHMCS, WiseCP, HostBill, Blesta, ClientExec, FOSSBilling, HostFact
- White-label reseller infrastructure — your brand stays in front
→ GitHub — modules & API resources
How to Get Started
Domain Name API offers a no-activation-fee test reseller account where your technical team can evaluate the full .tr and .com.tr flow — domain search, registration, renewal, transfer, and management — before making any commercial decision.
Related Articles
- → Required Documents for .tr Domains
- → DNS Update Cycles for .tr Domain Names
- → Test Platform Information
Domain Name API is operated by Atak Domain Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. (IANA ID: 1601), an ICANN-accredited registrar active in the domain industry since 2003.
