cloudns.net operates primarily as a DNS infrastructure provider, focusing on managed dns hosting. ClouDNS is a major provider of managed DNS services, offering Anycast DNS, DDoS protection, and GeoDNS solutions. It also provides domain registration, SSL certificates, and dynamic DNS services for individual and enterprise users. It is operated by ClouDNS.
cloudns.net
Highly Established
cloudns.net is a well-established platform operated by ClouDNS. Top 1,000 global website, 16 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Security Considerations
While cloudns.net is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Custom Subdomains
cloudns.net allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.cloudns.net". An address like "paypal-secure.cloudns.net" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not ClouDNS.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
HETZNER-AS Hetzner Online GmbH (AS24940) | Active | cloudns.net | 2 days ago |
HETZNER-AS Hetzner Online GmbH (AS24940) | Active | cloudns.net | 2 days ago |
HETZNER-AS Hetzner Online GmbH (AS24940) | Active | cloudns.net | 2 days ago |
HETZNER-AS Hetzner Online GmbH (AS24940) | Active | cloudns.net | 2 days ago |
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{
"domain": "cloudns.net",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "dns_infrastructure",
"specialization": "Managed DNS Hosting"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Global Managed DNS and Dynamic DNS Provider",
"summary": "ClouDNS is a major provider of managed DNS services, offering Anycast DNS, DDoS protection, and GeoDNS solutions. It also provides domain registration, SSL certificates, and dynamic DNS services for individual and enterprise users.",
"operator": "ClouDNS",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"DNS",
"Anycast",
"Dynamic DNS",
"DDoS Protection",
"Domain Registration"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": true,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2009-12-06T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 372,
"hosting_provider": "HETZNER-AS Hetzner Online GmbH"
}
}