microsoft.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #3

microsoft.com operates primarily as a corporate website, focusing on global technology conglomerate. The central digital hub for Microsoft, offering access to product information, software downloads (Windows, Office), support services, and the online store for hardware like Surface and Xbox. It also acts as the gateway for cloud services and enterprise solutions. It is operated by Microsoft Corporation, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into cloud infrastructure, productivity suites, gaming, developer platforms, and e-commerce, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Corporate Websites

Company and business websites.

Related Industries

Cloud InfrastructureProductivity SuitesGamingDeveloper PlatformsE-Commerce

Related Topics

softwarecloud computingoperating systemsproductivity toolsgaming

Highly Established

microsoft.com is a well-established platform operated by Microsoft Corporation. Top 1,000 global website, 34 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 1,000 global website34 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While microsoft.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

File Hosting

microsoft.com 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.

Form Builder

microsoft.com enables anyone to create forms that collect user data. Attackers use this to create fake login pages or payment forms. Never enter passwords or financial information on forms hosted here unless you initiated the process yourself.

Identity Provider

microsoft.com 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

microsoft.com 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

Integrate Domain Intelligence

Access this classification data programmatically via our API.

GET /api/v1/classify?domain=microsoft.com
{
  "domain": "microsoft.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "corporate_website",
    "specialization": "Global Technology Conglomerate",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "cloud_infrastructure",
      "productivity_suite",
      "gaming",
      "developer_platform",
      "ecommerce"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Official site of Microsoft Corporation",
    "summary": "The central digital hub for Microsoft, offering access to product information, software downloads (Windows, Office), support services, and the online store for hardware like Surface and Xbox. It also acts as the gateway for cloud services and enterprise solutions.",
    "operator": "Microsoft Corporation",
    "parent_entity": "Microsoft Corporation",
    "topics": [
      "software",
      "cloud computing",
      "operating systems",
      "productivity tools",
      "gaming"
    ]
  },
  "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": true,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "1991-05-02",
    "rank": 3,
    "hosting_provider": "MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK"
  }
}
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Hosting

MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK

Registered

May 2, 1991

Last Updated

Jan 8, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.