live.net operates primarily as a identity provider, focusing on microsoft identity and email. Live.net is a core domain for Microsoft's suite of online services, primarily serving as an identity provider for Microsoft Accounts and hosting email services like Outlook.com. It integrates various cloud-based productivity and storage solutions. It is operated by Microsoft Corporation.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into email services, productivity suites, and file storage & hosting, providing a broader range of services.
live.net is a well-established platform operated by Microsoft Corporation. Top 1,000 global website, 30 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website30 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While live.net is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
live.net
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
live.net
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
live.net
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.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=live.net
{
"domain": "live.net",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "identity_provider",
"specialization": "Microsoft Identity and Email",
"secondary_purposes": [
"email_service",
"productivity_suite",
"file_storage"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Microsoft's online services portal for identity, email, and cloud tools",
"summary": "Live.net is a core domain for Microsoft's suite of online services, primarily serving as an identity provider for Microsoft Accounts and hosting email services like Outlook.com. It integrates various cloud-based productivity and storage solutions.",
"operator": "Microsoft Corporation",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"microsoft",
"email",
"identity",
"cloud services",
"productivity",
"outlook"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"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": true
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1995-07-17",
"rank": 617,
"hosting_provider": null
}
}