The Backbone of Azure DNS
In the vast world of internet infrastructure, nameservers quietly keep everything running smoothly. One such critical component is ns1-04.azure-dns.com, a nameserver that forms part of Microsoft's Azure DNS service. This domain helps route internet traffic for countless websites and services hosted on Azure.
Ownership and Registration Details
The domain was first registered on March 12, 2015, through MarkMonitor Inc., a well-known registrar specializing in corporate domain management. It remains active with an expiration date set for March 12, 2027. Multiple security statuses, including clientDeleteProhibited and serverTransferProhibited, protect it from unauthorized changes or transfers.
Its parent domain, azure-dns.com, belongs to Microsoft Corporation. The service provides scalable domain name resolution for Azure customers worldwide.
Technical Insights
DNS records show ns1-04.azure-dns.com points to the IPv4 address 13.107.236.4 and the IPv6 address 2603:1061:0:700::4, both located in the United States and operated by Microsoft under AS8075. It works alongside sibling nameservers ns1-01.azure-dns.com through ns1-03.azure-dns.com to deliver reliable resolution.
Recent Updates
The domain received an update on February 8, 2026, reflecting ongoing maintenance by Microsoft. No public website loads at the address, as expected for a dedicated nameserver focused solely on DNS functions.
Microsoft Azure continues to expand its cloud offerings, and this nameserver plays a steady supporting role in that growth. Its long-term stability highlights the reliability built into enterprise DNS infrastructure.
