sfx.ms

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #408

sfx.ms operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on microsoft link shortener. sfx.ms is a domain owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is primarily used as an internal URL shortener and redirect service for various Microsoft products, documentation, and support articles. It is operated by Microsoft Corporation.

Industry Category

URL Shorteners

Services that create shortened URLs for easier sharing.

Related Topics

url shortenermicrosoftredirect servicelink management

Highly Established

sfx.ms is a well-established platform operated by Microsoft Corporation. Top 1,000 global website, 13 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 1,000 global website13 years old

Security Considerations

While sfx.ms is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

URL Shortener

sfx.ms converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=sfx.ms
{
  "domain": "sfx.ms",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "url_shortener",
    "specialization": "Microsoft Link Shortener"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Microsoft's official URL shortening and redirection service",
    "summary": "sfx.ms is a domain owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is primarily used as an internal URL shortener and redirect service for various Microsoft products, documentation, and support articles.",
    "operator": "Microsoft Corporation",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "url shortener",
      "microsoft",
      "redirect service",
      "link management"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": true,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "registered_date": "2012-09-07T00:00:00Z",
    "rank": 408,
    "hosting_provider": null
  }
}

Registered

Sep 7, 2012

Last Updated

Jan 5, 2026

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