ig.me operates primarily as a social network, focusing on photo and video sharing. ig.me is a short domain used by Instagram, a global social media platform focused on photo and video sharing. It allows users to connect with friends, share content, and discover new interests. It is operated by Instagram, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing and messaging platforms, providing a broader range of services.
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ig.me is an established platform operated by Instagram. Top 100,000 global website, 16 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
While ig.me is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
ig.me 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.
ig.me 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.
ig.me hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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URLert analyzed recent scan activity for ig.me and found 4 results.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | https://ig.me/1RIa5C92pddpKJ9 | 1 day ago |
| Clean | https://ig.me/1Z69tOzfNslgxD7 | 4 days ago |
| Clean | https://ig.me/xZaG1HjOBEhf0xp | 5 days ago |
| Malicious | https://ig.me/23bullgiNclNXr5 | 3 weeks ago |
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{
"domain": "ig.me",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Photo and Video Sharing",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing",
"messaging"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Short domain for Instagram, a popular photo and video sharing social network",
"summary": "ig.me is a short domain used by Instagram, a global social media platform focused on photo and video sharing. It allows users to connect with friends, share content, and discover new interests.",
"operator": "Instagram",
"parent_entity": "Meta Platforms, Inc.",
"topics": [
"social media",
"photo sharing",
"video sharing",
"social network",
"mobile app"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2009-07-24",
"rank": 20363,
"hosting_provider": "FACEBOOK"
}
}