What DorukNet does

DorukNet is a Turkey-based internet infrastructure provider founded in 1993, operating as an ICANN-accredited domain registrar and one-stop shop for SMB and enterprise web infrastructure. The company sells 500+ domain extensions (.tr, .com.tr, and international TLDs through direct Verisign and Identity Digital registry relationships), shared and WordPress hosting with cPanel/Plesk, mail hosting and Hosted Exchange, SSL certificates (DV/OV/EV/Wildcard), and an AI-assisted website builder. Cloud and infrastructure services are run under the DorukCloud sub-brand and span virtual servers (VDS), Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Director-based virtual data centers, S3-compatible object storage, load balancing, and managed services including Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service, with Veeam and Acronis integrations. Physical infrastructure comprises four data centers across Istanbul, Ankara, Çorlu, and Antalya, certified to TIER II–IV with the Çorlu site also holding LEED Gold.

DorukNet serves a stated installed base of 52,000 corporate customers, segmented primarily into Turkish SMBs (KOBİs) needing affordable domain, hosting, email, and SSL, and larger enterprises requiring dedicated servers, rack colocation, and managed cloud. The go-to-market is hybrid: a self-service website with automated provisioning, instant .tr domain registration, and discounted promotional entry pricing ($0.81–$2.74/month for hosting tiers), supplemented by a direct enterprise sales motion for colocation, dedicated servers, and bespoke cloud builds, and a white-label reseller program for digital agencies using cPanel/WHM and WHMCS. Pricing is denominated in USD and TRY with recurring annual subscriptions for hosting, domains, email, and colocation, plus usage-based metering for cloud servers and S3 storage.

Competitive positioning rests on three assets: a 33-year operating history, four regionally distributed Turkish data centers with TIER II–IV certifications, and ICANN registrar status combined with local data-residency compliance (KVKK). Recent strategic moves emphasize moving up the stack into higher-value cloud and AI-adjacent infrastructure, including AWS S3-compatible storage, a Load Balancer service, dedicated rack colocation marketed at GPU/AI workloads, and support for the new document-free .TR domain extension. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, ownership not publicly stated, and no headcount or revenue disclosure in available sources.

Name

DorukNet

Legal name

Doruk İletişim ve Otomasyon San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.

Website

https://doruk.net.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DorukNet is a Turkey-based ICANN-accredited domain registrar and internet infrastructure provider, offering domain registration, hosting, email, SSL, cloud, and colocation services to more than 52,000 SMB and enterprise customers across four TIER-certified data centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Networking & Virtual Networking (VPC/VNet) (HDABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ), Network Operations Outsourcing (NOC Services) (BPAEAMAD)

Keywords

• Domain registration services
• Web hosting services
• Data center colocation
• Cloud infrastructure services
• SSL certificate solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Konak

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Domain Registration: ICANN accredited domain registration services for .tr, .com.tr, .com, .net and 500+ international TLDs. Revenue generated from registration fees (1-10 year terms), transfer fees, and renewal charges.
2. Web Hosting Services: Shared web hosting with cPanel/Plesk control panels, SSD storage, free SSL, and corporate email. Revenue from monthly/annual subscription plans with tiered pricing based on resources (websites, disk space, databases, email accounts).
3. SSL Certificates: Sale of DV, OV, EV and Wildcard SSL certificates. Revenue from certificate issuance fees with annual billing cycles.
4. Cloud Services (DorukCloud): Cloud server (VDS), Kubernetes, S3 compatible storage, and cloud backup solutions. Pay-per-resource model with scalable CPU, RAM, and storage options.
5. Dedicated Server Rental: Physical and virtual dedicated server rental with full root access. Revenue from monthly/annual rental fees with long-term commitment discounts.
6. Data Center Colocation: Rack cabinet, quarter/half/full rack, and server hosting services in TIER III/IV data centers. Revenue from monthly colocation fees based on power capacity and rack space requirements.
7. Corporate Email Services: Mail hosting, Microsoft Exchange, and Smarthost services with anti-spam and anti-virus protection. Revenue from per-mailbox subscriptions with storage quota tiers.
8. Managed Services: Backup as a Service, Disaster Recovery as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, and Monitoring as a Service. Revenue from managed service subscriptions.
9. Reseller Hosting: White-label reseller hosting with cPanel WHM for agencies and web designers to sell hosting under their own brand. Wholesale pricing model with unlimited customer account creation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DorukNet sells ICANN-accredited domain registration, Linux/Windows web and WordPress hosting, corporate email and Microsoft Exchange, SSL certificates, dedicated/VDS servers, TIER II–IV data center colocation, and a DorukCloud platform offering cloud servers, Kubernetes, VMware-based virtual data centers, Backup/DRaaS, S3-compatible storage, and load balancing to SMB and enterprise customers in Turkey.

Product overview

DorukNet operates a comprehensive IT infrastructure and cloud services portfolio spanning 33 years of operation. The offering comprises three main pillars: (1) Domain & Email services including domain registration (.tr, .com.tr, 500+ extensions), Professional Email, Microsoft Exchange, and Smarthost email delivery; (2) Hosting & Security covering Web Hosting (Linux/Windows with cPanel/Plesk), WordPress Hosting, Reseller Hosting, SSL Certificates (DV/OV/EV/Wildcard), and Ready Website builder with AI; and (3) Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure featuring Dedicated Server Rental, Server Colocation, Rack Cabinet Hosting, Cloud Server (VDS), Kubernetes, VMware Virtual Data Center, Backup/DRaaS/IaaS/Monitoring as services, Veeam and Acronis backup solutions, S3-compatible storage, Load Balancer, and network security services. The DorukCloud sub-brand handles cloud-specific offerings while the main DorukNet platform manages traditional hosting and domain services. Four data centers in Istanbul, Çorlu, Antalya, and Ankara serve customers from TIER II to TIER IV facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DorukCloud: Cloud computing brand of DorukNet offering cloud servers, Kubernetes, disaster recovery as a service, backup as a service, infrastructure as a service, monitoring as a service, Veeam cloud backup, Acronis cyber protection, and S3 storage solutions.

Products and services

• Domain Registration ICANN-accredited domain registration for .tr, .com.tr, and 500+ international TLDs with instant activation, transfer, and renewal; document-free .com.tr registration supported.
• Web Hosting (Linux and Windows) Shared web hosting on SSD storage with cPanel or Plesk, free SSL, DDoS protection, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee, available in WebStart, WebEco, and WebPro tiers for SMBs.
• WordPress Hosting WordPress-optimized hosting with automatic WordPress installation, updates, Turkish-language control panel, SEO compatibility, and bundled free SSL.
• Reseller Hosting White-label reseller hosting with cPanel/WHM enabling unlimited end-customer accounts, branded under the reseller's own identity for agencies and web designers.
• Professional Email / Mail Hosting Corporate email with custom domain addresses ([email protected]), anti-spam, anti-virus, IMAP/POP support, and mobile device synchronization.
• Exchange Mail (Hosted Exchange) Microsoft-infrastructure-based corporate email with full Outlook synchronization, shared calendars, contacts, task management, and ActiveSync for mobile devices.
• Smarthost Email Delivery Outbound email delivery service providing secure and uninterrupted email transmission for businesses, starting at $7.19/month.
• SSL Certificates SSL certificate portfolio covering Domain Validated (DV), Organization Validated (OV), Extended Validation (EV), and Wildcard options for securing websites and subdomains.
• Ready Website (AI Website Builder) AI-powered website builder bundling professional templates, domain, hosting, and SSL into a single plan with e-commerce features and sector-specific themes.
• Dedicated Server Rental Physical and virtual dedicated server rental with full root access, customizable CPU/RAM/storage, and choice of Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux) or Windows Server.
• Server Colocation Colocation placing customer-owned physical servers in DorukNet data centers with physical security, redundant internet, 7/24 remote supervision, and a 99.9% uptime SLA.
• Rack Cabinet Hosting Rack cabinet hosting for GPU infrastructure and high-performance workloads with high per-cabinet power capacity, DDoS protection, and redundant domestic/international internet.
• Cloud Server (DorukCloud VDS) Virtual private server (VDS) cloud infrastructure with configurable CPU, RAM, and storage on a Turkish-managed panel, with 100 Mbit bandwidth and unlimited traffic starting at $3.99/month.
• Managed Kubernetes Managed Kubernetes service for container orchestration, delivered as part of the DorukCloud cloud solutions portfolio.
• Virtual Data Center (VMware Cloud Director) Enterprise-grade virtual data center built on VMware Cloud Director for advanced cloud infrastructure management.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Cloud-based disaster recovery replicating customer infrastructure data and applications to a secondary cloud location for business continuity.
• Backup as a Service Cloud-based automated backup service protecting business data with scheduled backups and recovery options.
• Monitoring as a Service Server and infrastructure monitoring service providing real-time performance tracking and incident alerting.
• S3 Compatible Object Storage 100% AWS S3-compatible object storage for storing unlimited data at low cost with flexible configuration, hosted in Turkish data centers.
• Load Balancer Traffic load balancing service distributing workloads across multiple servers to ensure application availability and performance.
• DNS Hosting DNS management service offering standard and Premium DNS tiers with enhanced security and performance for domain name resolution.
• Network Security Scanning Network infrastructure security scanning to detect and address potential vulnerabilities across customer network systems.
• Web Security Scanning Website vulnerability scanning service to identify security weaknesses in customer web applications.
• Corporate Internet / Metro Ethernet Enterprise-grade internet connectivity including Metro Ethernet for high-capacity business connections.
• Hotels Wi-Fi (IACBox) Managed Wi-Fi solution purpose-built for hotel properties with guest authentication, bandwidth management, and property-level controls.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% uptime guarantee on hosting and colocation services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcroniscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 August 2021Strategic partnership with Acronis for cyber protection services. Acronis opened a cloud data center in Istanbul on August 5, 2021, as part of their global expansion. The partnership provides Acronis Cyber Protect services to DorukNet customers for backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. DorukNet is among Acronis' 111 new data center locations globally.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware Cloud Director infrastructure powering DorukCloud's virtual data center services. The platform provides virtual infrastructure, Kubernetes support, and enterprise-grade virtualization for cloud server deployments.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam cloud backup solution offered as part of disaster recovery and backup services portfolio. Veeam Bulut Yedekleme service provides reliable backup infrastructure for customer data protection.
• cPanelcoreTechnology or IntegrationcPanel and WHM (Web Host Manager) control panel included with all Linux hosting packages and reseller hosting. Provides user-friendly interface for website management, databases, email, and DNS configuration.
• PleskcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlesk control panel offered as alternative to cPanel for hosting management. Available free with hosting packages for both Linux and Windows hosting environments.
• VerisigncoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistry partnership for .com and .net domain extensions. As ICANN accredited registrar, DorukNet maintains direct relationships with global registries including Verisign for domain registration services.
• Identity DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistry partnership for new gTLD domain extensions. Partnership enables DorukNet to offer 500+ domain extensions including .app, .tech, .store, .online, .site, .shop as ICANN accredited registrar.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GoDaddy: ICANN-accredited global domain registrar and hosting provider offering shared hosting, WordPress hosting, SSL, and email. Comparable on the domain registry business and SMB web presence bundle that anchors DorukNet's offering.
• Bluehost: Global shared and WordPress hosting provider with cPanel tooling and bundled domains/SSL/email. Direct comparable to DorukNet's WebStart/WebEco/WebPro shared hosting tiers and SMB positioning.
• DigitalOcean: Cloud infrastructure provider offering VPS (Droplets), Kubernetes, managed databases, S3-compatible Spaces, and load balancers. Closely overlaps the DorukCloud product set for developers and SMBs.
• Hostgator: Global shared, reseller, and VPS hosting provider with cPanel-based plans and aggressive promotional pricing. Direct comparable on product structure, pricing tactics, and SMB customer base.
• IsimTescil (İsim Tescil): ICANN-accredited Turkish domain registrar and hosting provider with a similar focus on .tr domain registration, shared hosting, and email. Direct overlap with DorukNet's domain and SMB hosting business.
• Turhost: Turkish hosting and cloud provider offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and domain registration. Closely overlaps DorukNet's product portfolio and target SMB/enterprise segments in Turkey.
• Radore: Turkish data center operator and managed hosting/cloud provider with TIER-certified facilities in Istanbul. Comparable to DorukNet on colocation, managed hosting, and DorukCloud-style IaaS offerings.
• TurkNet: Turkish ISP and broadband provider also offering hosting, cloud, and corporate internet services. Comparable on telecom-internet-plus-cloud positioning within the same Turkish market.
• Natro: Turkish web hosting and domain registrar offering shared hosting, reseller hosting, VPS, and SSL on a similar SMB-focused product stack. Direct competitor to DorukNet's hosting and domain business within the same Turkish market.

Regional players

• Hetzner: European hosting and cloud provider operating its own data centers in Germany and Finland, offering dedicated servers, cloud servers, and storage. Comparable infrastructure-led model, but serves a different geography than DorukNet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doruknet
• Xx.com/doruknet
• Facebookfacebook.com/doruknet

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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