What is Backorder and How to Catch a Dropping Domain Name?
Backorder is a reservation system that automatically registers a domain name in the requester's name the moment it becomes available, after it enters the deletion process or is reopened for registration. At METUnic, you can place a backorder for .com, .net, .tr, .com.tr and .net.tr domain names. If the domain name cannot be registered, the backorder fee is refunded unconditionally to your METUnic wallet.
What to Know About Backorder
| Topic | Info |
|---|---|
| Supported extensions | .com, .net, .tr, .com.tr and .net.tr |
| Included in the fee | One year of registration for the domain name |
| Unsuccessful request | The fee is refunded unconditionally to your METUnic wallet |
| Requests for the same domain name | One request is accepted per domain name; the first request takes priority |
| Registered in whose name | Based on the details of the requesting person or company |
| Time to appear in your panel | 1–24 hours on average; full access within up to 48 hours |
| Transfer to another registrar | At least 60 days after registration |
| Documents for .tr extensions | For domain names on the TAKIL list, TRABIS requests documents as required by regulation |
| Cancelling a request | Services → Pre-Order → Info → Refund |
Prices vary by extension; see backorder prices for current fees and the terms of use for service details.
How to Catch a Dropping Domain Name
Check eligibility
In your METUnic panel, open Order → Pre-Order. Enter the domain name and click Place Pre-Order to check whether it is eligible for backorder.
Create your request
Select the eligible domain name and complete your order with Order Selected. METUnic accepts only one backorder request per domain name; the first request takes priority.
Wait for the result
The result is sent to the email address registered in your METUnic panel. For .tr extensions, you are also notified if TRABIS requests documents.
Your domain name in your panel
For successful requests, the domain name appears in your panel within 1–24 hours on average. Full access may take up to 48 hours due to DNS propagation.
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Create your backorder request, and we will try to register the domain name in your name the moment it becomes available.
Create RequestFrequently Asked Questions
What is a backorder?
A backorder is a reservation system that automatically registers domain names that are being deleted or are about to be reopened for registration, as soon as they become eligible.
Which domain name extensions are available for backorder?
Through METUnic, you can place backorders for .com, .net, com.tr, net.tr and .tr domain names.
What does your Backorder service cover?
The Backorder service aims to register domain names that are in the deletion process or will become available for registration again.
In whose name is a backordered domain name registered?
Backordered domain names are registered according to the details of the company or individual who placed the request.
Does a backordered domain name appear in the panel right after it is registered?
For successful backorders, the registered domain names usually appear in your METUnic control panel within 1-24 hours.
In addition, full access to domain names registered through the backorder system can take up to 48 hours due to DNS propagation.
Can multiple backorders be placed for the same domain name?
In the backorder system, the first request received takes priority.
For this reason, METUnic accepts only one backorder application per domain name.
Are fees refunded for unsuccessful backorders?
Refunds are made unconditionally for domain names that could not be registered. If the domain name cannot be obtained, the backorder fee is refunded to your METUnic Wallet.
How can I place a backorder for .com.tr, .net.tr and .tr domain names?
You can create your backorder request by following the steps below.
- In your METUnic control panel, click "Place Order → Pre-order".
- On the screen that opens, enter the domain name you want to backorder and click the "Place Pre-order" button to check whether it is eligible for a backorder.
- For a domain name that is eligible for a backorder, click the "Order Selected" button to move on to step 2.
- In step 2 of your request, fill in the form with accurate and complete information about the domain name holder, then click the "Continue" button to go to the next page.
- After reviewing your order, click the "Proceed to Payment" button to complete your payment.
How can I find out whether a domain name I placed a backorder for has been registered to me?
The result of your backorder application is sent to the email address registered in your METUnic control panel.
Does the backorder fee include the domain name renewal period?
The backorder application fee includes a +1 year registration fee for the domain name.
Are documents required for .tr domain names applied for through Backorder?
Evaluation and document requests for .tr domain names are handled by the registry, TRABIS.
If TRABIS requests documents for a com.tr, net.tr or .tr domain name you have applied for through Backorder, we will notify you.
In addition, if you place a backorder for a .tr domain name on the TAKIL list, TRABIS requires documents supporting the domain name application (trademark certificate, tax certificate, certificate of activity, registry certificate, trade name information published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette, etc.) and a declaration form (petition).
This practice is based on the ICTA (BTK) document Procedures and Principles on Restricted Domain Names (opens in a new tab).
You can download the declaration form as a Word file and view its PDF version. All forms are available in the Forms section of the .TR Domain page.
You need to submit your documents by clicking the "Upload Document" link next to the relevant domain name under "Services → Pending .tr Domain Name Transactions" in your METUnic control panel.
How can I cancel my backorder application?
In your METUnic control panel, go to "Services → Pre-order", click the "Info" button, and on the screen that opens, select the "Refund" option and choose the reason for your cancellation request to submit it.
When you submit a cancellation request for your backorder application, the system will automatically create a support ticket for your information, and we will notify you once the request has been processed.
Can I place a backorder for documented domain names?
The evaluation and document requests for .tr domain names are handled by the registry, TRABIS.
If you place a backorder for a com.tr, net.tr or .tr domain name on the TAKIL list, TRABIS will request documents as required by the relevant regulations (opens in a new tab).
Can I transfer a domain name registered through Backorder to a different registrar?
A domain name can only be transferred once at least 60 days have passed since it was registered or last transferred. Likewise, a domain name registered through Backorder can only be transferred to a different registrar once at least 60 days have passed since its registration date.
How can I check which domain names are eligible for a backorder?
You can check which domain names are eligible for a backorder in your METUnic control panel by following the steps below.
- In your METUnic control panel, click "Place Order → Pre-order".
- On the screen that opens, enter the domain name you want to backorder and click the "Place Pre-order" button to check whether the domain name is eligible for a backorder.
You can also check the date on which TRABIS will reopen .tr domain names for registration in TRABIS's list of domain names reopened for registration (opens in a new tab), and place a backorder for the domain names on that list.