sfx.ms

Very High Traffic Tranco #212

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.

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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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Access this classification data programmatically via our API.

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": 212,
    "hosting_provider": null
  }
}
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