apple-dns.net operates primarily as a DNS infrastructure provider, focusing on apple network services. apple-dns.net is a backend infrastructure domain used by Apple Inc. to facilitate DNS-based service discovery (Wide Area Bonjour) and traffic routing for Apple devices. It allows iOS and macOS devices to locate authentication, iCloud, and media servers dynamically. It is operated by Apple Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into cloud infrastructure, providing a broader range of services.
apple-dns.net is a well-established platform operated by Apple Inc.. Top 1,000 global website, 11 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website11 years oldhigh traffic
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{
"domain": "apple-dns.net",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "dns_infrastructure",
"specialization": "Apple Network Services",
"secondary_purposes": [
"cloud_infrastructure"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Infrastructure domain for Apple service discovery and DNS",
"summary": "apple-dns.net is a backend infrastructure domain used by Apple Inc. to facilitate DNS-based service discovery (Wide Area Bonjour) and traffic routing for Apple devices. It allows iOS and macOS devices to locate authentication, iCloud, and media servers dynamically.",
"operator": "Apple Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"dns",
"service discovery",
"network infrastructure",
"bonjour",
"apple services"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2014-05-28",
"rank": 42,
"hosting_provider": null
}
}