azure.cn operates primarily as a cloud infrastructure provider, focusing on public cloud services. Azure.cn is the regional instance of Microsoft Azure, offering a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services to customers in mainland China. It provides infrastructure, platform, and software as a service. It is operated by Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
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Well Established
azure.cn is a well-established platform operated by Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd.. Top 100,000 global website, 21 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Security Considerations
While azure.cn is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
azure.cn allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
Identity Provider
azure.cn provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
Document Hosting
azure.cn hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
Custom Subdomains
azure.cn allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.azure.cn". An address like "paypal-secure.azure.cn" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd..
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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{
"domain": "azure.cn",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "cloud_infrastructure",
"specialization": "Public Cloud Services"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Microsoft's cloud computing platform for the China region",
"summary": "Azure.cn is the regional instance of Microsoft Azure, offering a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services to customers in mainland China. It provides infrastructure, platform, and software as a service.",
"operator": "Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd.",
"parent_entity": "Microsoft Corporation",
"topics": [
"cloud computing",
"infrastructure as a service",
"platform as a service",
"data centers",
"china"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": true,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2004-05-29T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 6738,
"hosting_provider": "BLUECLOUD Shanghai Blue Cloud Technology Co.,Ltd"
}
}