l.live.com - robtex.com
l.live.com
| CNAME | a-0010.a-msedge.net | ||||||
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 2620:1ec:c11::212🇺🇸 AS80682620:1ec:c11::/48 Microsoft Edge | ||||||
| A | 204.79.197.212🇺🇸 AS8068204.79.197.0/24 Microsoft | ||||||
live.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 204.79.197.212🇺🇸 AS8068204.79.197.0/24 Microsoft | ||||||
| NS | ns1-37.azure-dns.com ⭐ | ||||||
| NS | ns2-37.azure-dns.net | ||||||
| NS | ns3-37.azure-dns.org | ||||||
| NS | ns4-37.azure-dns.info | ||||||
| MX | live-com.olc.protection.outlook.com ⭐ | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=N9kowue62gCm511Op0_N2LO1JZTcjA2GYzOE22SBaiI | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 include:spf-a.hotmail.com include:spf-b.hotmail.com include:spf-c.hotm... | ||||||
| TXT | facebook-domain-verification=atvthxwtzc3u4ubnsozavn76cusuaj | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=0mLTLcpaFxdFNO4m1TfqB2WQ4rGtz7xpPmFwDJ9O_9Q | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=DVGpQUbbQCBRPGlmWiTVUMyQGfLPlEVw6Z4pm39AAj4 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=er-XGn5evjhwRiwIPwWyQjyHB1pigvhw-mp8saZxLCA | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=aqgIxrIS1nghF9FDjR5tN7t6xgIVr3Dg254rmyDNwRU | ||||||
| SOA | ns1-37.azure-dns.commsnhst@microsoft.com serial=2017971531 | ||||||
rank #75 globally
rank #50 in the tld
This domain "live.com" is a web portal primarily used by Microsoft for email services through Outlook.com. It also provides services like Office Online, OneDrive, Xbox Live, and other Microsoft products. This domain is designed to be a comprehensive service hub for users, providing various online facilities under one platform.WOT: SAFE (92/100)
📈 Tranco rank: #25
Live.com
Live.com is a Microsoft-owned domain that serves as the gateway to Outlook.com, Microsoft's free web-based email service. The domain is part of Microsoft's unified email ecosystem that also includes @hotmail.com and @outlook.com addresses.
History
- 1996: Hotmail launched as one of the first free webmail services
- 1997: Microsoft acquired Hotmail for approximately $400 million
- 2005-2012: Microsoft introduced the Windows Live brand, and live.com became one of the available email domains alongside hotmail.com
- 2012: Microsoft rebranded Windows Live Hotmail as Outlook.com, discontinuing the Windows Live brand
- 2013: All Hotmail login pages transitioned to Outlook.com
Current Services
Live.com redirects to outlook.live.com and provides access to:
- Outlook Mail - Free email with support for @live.com, @hotmail.com, and @outlook.com addresses
- Calendar - Integrated scheduling and event management
- Contacts - Contact management synced across Microsoft services
- OneDrive - Cloud storage integration
- Microsoft 365 - Connection to the broader Microsoft productivity suite
Key Facts
- All three email domains (@live.com, @hotmail.com, @outlook.com) provide identical service through the same platform
- Accounts remain active as long as users sign in at least once every 2 years
- The service is fully integrated with Microsoft's ecosystem including Teams, Xbox, and Windows
Subdomains
aspmx.l.live.com |
Same first word
DNS History
4 records (1 active, 3 former)
○A65.55.206.1542016-02-01 → 2016-05-04 · 5 obs
● 2016-02-01 00:02:50
● 2016-05-04 06:06:12
○ 2019-08-06 17:14:38
○ 2026-03-30 12:41:42
○A65.55.60.1232015-12-09 → 2016-01-24 · 4 obs
● 2016-01-24 23:31:50
○ 2016-02-01 00:02:50
○ 2026-03-30 12:41:42
●CNAMEa-0010.a-msedge.net2019-08-06 → 2026-03-30 · 3 obs
● 2019-08-06 17:14:38
● 2026-03-30 12:41:42
○CNAMErds.live.com.nsatc.net2015-12-09 → 2016-05-04 · 4 obs
● 2016-05-04 06:06:12
○ 2019-08-06 17:14:38
○ 2026-03-30 12:41:42
🔍 DNS Trace
📋 Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | a.gtld-servers.net, b.gtld-servers.net, c.gtld-servers.net, d.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| live.com | ns1-37.azure-dns.com, ns2-37.azure-dns.net, ns4-37.azure-dns.info, ns3-37.azure-dns.org | 2 records |
✅ Authoritative Response
Server:150.171.10.37
NS records: ns1-37.azure-dns.com, ns2-37.azure-dns.net, ns4-37.azure-dns.info, ns3-37.azure-dns.org
🔒 DNSSEC Status
⚠️ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for live.com (unsigned zone)
⏱️ Timing
Total: 309ms | Queries: -
📄 Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | 1 | a-0010.a-msedge.net |
📌 Glue Records Collected
Total: 2
Out-of-bailiwick: 2 (ns1-37.azure-dns.com, ns1-37.azure-dns.com)
Analysis
Hierarchy
l.live.com is the parent of aspmx.l.live.com.
IP Addresses
l.live.com resolves to two IPs: 2620:1ec:c11::212 and 204.79.197.212.
other host names for instance cid-4a1659ad3a1d7fb0.calendar.live.com, cid-89baa6d4fb990312.calendar.live.com, live.co.uk, cid-a1523a3a0f46345b.calendar.live.com and live.com share IP numbers with l.live.com.