207.46.13.231
207.46.13.231 is an IPv4 address operated by Microsoft Corporation (AS8075), geolocated to Quincy, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name msnbot-207-46-13-231.search.msn.com. As of October 10, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
IP 207.46.13.231/32 resolved to Microsoft Corporation (AS8075) within the MICROSOFT-GLOBAL-NET block. Geolocation data placed the infrastructure in Quincy, WA, US. The network role identified Microsoft Azure cloud compute with hosting capabilities.
Threat assessment classified the address as Low Risk with a score of 25. Analysis confirmed the IP was not a known attacker, spam source, or Tor exit node. No active threat indicators were detected. DNS records resolved forward to msnbot-207-46-13-231.search.msn.com. Service scanning reported no open ports with a status of Firewalled / No Services. The IP was listed on one of eight DNSBL sources.
Subnet analysis of the 207.46.13.0/24 neighborhood showed a mixed classification with an abuse density of 0.2381. While ten threat siblings were observed within the subnet, the target IP maintained a distinct low-risk profile.
Recommended actions prioritized monitoring due to mixed neighborhood context, though blocking was not advised. The overall recommendation severity was Low. Security operations should allow traffic consistent with legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure operations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MICROSOFT-GLOBAL-NET |
| CIDR Block | 207.46.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | msnbot-207-46-13-231.search.msn.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | msnbot-207-46-13-231.search.msn.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Prefix | 207.46.0.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 11 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 01:19:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-10 00:45:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-10 00:48:52 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 207.46.13.231
Who owns the IP address 207.46.13.231?
207.46.13.231 is registered to Microsoft Corporation. The address falls within the 207.46.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 207.46.13.231 located?
Geolocation data places 207.46.13.231 in Quincy, WA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 207.46.13.231 malicious or safe?
207.46.13.231 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 207.46.13.231?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 207.46.13.231 is msnbot-207-46-13-231.search.msn.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 207.46.13.231 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
207.46.13.231 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.