A Locked and Active Nameserver Since 2015
The domain ns1-204.azure-dns.com has been registered since March 12, 2015, and remains active with an expiration date of March 12, 2027. Its registrar is MarkMonitor Inc., and the WHOIS record lists multiple status flags including clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited, serverDeleteProhibited, serverTransferProhibited, and serverUpdateProhibited. These locks help prevent unauthorized changes or deletions.
DNS Configuration and Technical Details
This nameserver is part of a set under azure-dns.com, which itself was registered on the same date in 2015 through the same registrar. The DNS records for ns1-204.azure-dns.com point to the IPv4 address 13.107.236.204 and the IPv6 address 2603:1061:0:700::cc, both located in the United States and associated with AS8075 Microsoft Corporation. It uses other nameservers in the azure-dns.com family: ns1-01.azure-dns.com through ns1-04.azure-dns.com. DNSSEC is not enabled.
Role in the Broader Azure Ecosystem
Public records show ns1-204.azure-dns.com serving as a nameserver for various domains, including examples like nelreports.net. It belongs to a specific "bucket" (204) in Azure DNS infrastructure, alongside related entries such as ns2-204.azure-dns.net, ns3-204.azure-dns.org, and ns4-204.azure-dns.info. The parent domain azure-dns.com is tied to Microsoft Corporation operations.
Recent Activity and Stability
The domain record was last updated on February 8, 2026. No public website content is hosted directly at the domain, consistent with its function as a specialized nameserver rather than a general web property. Its long-term registration and protective statuses indicate a stable, maintained component of large-scale DNS services.
This nameserver quietly supports reliable domain resolution across the internet, highlighting the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that keeps online connectivity running smoothly.