surfnet.nl operates primarily as a educational platform, focusing on ict services for education & research. SURF is the ICT cooperative for Dutch education and research. It provides innovative ICT infrastructure, services, and expertise to universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutions, and university medical centers. It is operated by SURF.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into cloud infrastructure and identity providers, providing a broader range of services.
surfnet.nl is a well-established platform operated by SURF. Top 10,000 global website, 38 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website38 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While surfnet.nl is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
surfnet.nl
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.
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=surfnet.nl
{
"domain": "surfnet.nl",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "medium",
"category": {
"purpose": "educational",
"specialization": "ICT Services for Education & Research",
"secondary_purposes": [
"cloud_infrastructure",
"identity_provider"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Dutch ICT cooperative for education and research",
"summary": "SURF is the ICT cooperative for Dutch education and research. It provides innovative ICT infrastructure, services, and expertise to universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutions, and university medical centers.",
"operator": "SURF",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"education",
"research",
"ICT",
"internet",
"network",
"cloud",
"identity management",
"Netherlands"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1987-03-31",
"rank": 8247,
"hosting_provider": "SURFNET-NL SURF B.V."
}
}