The Backbone of Azure DNS
The domain ns1-02.azure-dns.com has quietly powered domain resolution for Azure users since its registration on March 12, 2015. As one of four primary nameservers in the azure-dns.com family, it handles queries alongside ns1-01.azure-dns.com, ns1-03.azure-dns.com, and ns1-04.azure-dns.com.
Registration Details
According to public WHOIS records from MarkMonitor Inc., the domain remains active with an expiration date of March 12, 2027. Multiple status flags including clientDeleteProhibited and serverTransferProhibited protect it from unauthorized changes. The last recorded update occurred on February 8, 2026.
DNSSEC is not enabled for this nameserver, a configuration choice common among high-volume infrastructure domains.
Technical Infrastructure
The domain resolves to IP address 13.107.236.2 in the United States, operated under AS8075 by Microsoft Corporation. An IPv6 address, 2603:1061:0:700::2, provides additional connectivity from the same provider. These records were last refreshed in April 2026.
Ownership and Purpose
No specific registrant or organization is listed in the available WHOIS data, so ownership remains not publicly disclosed. The domain functions strictly as a nameserver, with no public website or additional services hosted directly at the address.
Its consistent operation over eleven years highlights the reliability built into cloud DNS infrastructure.
