207.46.13.51
207.46.13.51 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-207-46-13-51.search.msn.com. As of September 25, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 207.46.13.51/32
Classification: LOW RISK – Legitimate Cloud Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-22
Prepared For: SOC Analyst
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## Executive Summary
IP address 207.46.13.51 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint operating as part of Microsoft's search bot services. The address shows no malicious activity, no threat indicators, and belongs to a clean /24 subnet (207.46.13.0/24) with an abuse density of 0. No defensive action is recommended; traffic from this address should be permitted.
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## Ownership & Geolocation
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Microsoft Corporation |
| **ASN** | 8075 |
| **Network** | MICROSOFT-GLOBAL-NET (207.46.0.0/16) |
| **Country** | United States (WA) |
| **City** | Quincy |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute (Microsoft Azure) |
| **Registration** | ARIN |
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## Network Classification & Risk Profile
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence: None (not flagged)
- Blacklist Status: Not listed (0 entries)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Network Role: Cloud Infrastructure / Firewalled (No Services)
- Open Ports: None detected
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## DNS & Service Analysis
- PTR Hostname: msnbot-207-46-13-51.search.msn.com
- Forward Resolution: msnbot-207-46-13-51.search.msn.com (msn.com)
- Email Authentication: SPF configured, DMARC configured
- TLS Certificates: None (service is firewalled)
- HTTP Services: None detected (firewalled)
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## Observation History
19 signal observations tracked from 2026-07-22. All observations consistently confirm:
- Microsoft Azure cloud environment
- No proxy, VPN, Tor, or residential characteristics
- Stable infrastructure with no ownership changes
- No persistent malicious behavior detected
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## Neighborhood Analysis (207.46.13.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 40
- Abuse Density: 0 (0.35% subnet-level classification)
- Risk Distribution: 0 High, 5 Medium, 35 Low Risk
- Classification: Mixed (predominantly Microsoft infrastructure)
Neighbor risk scores range from 0 to 50, with most showing authorityScore of 60, consistent with Microsoft's infrastructure footprint. No sibling IPs show high-risk indicators.
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## Relationships & Correlations
11 relationship entities identified:
- DNS Associations: msnbot-207-46-13-51.search.msn.com (multiple instances)
- Network Associations: MICROSOFT-GLOBAL-NET (multiple instances)
No external organization associations or certificate correlations beyond Microsoft-owned infrastructure.
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## Recommended Actions
No action required. This IP address represents legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure with verified search bot functionality. Standard outbound traffic should be permitted. No firewall rules, blocking, or monitoring beyond baseline is warranted.
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Conclusion: The target IP is benign Microsoft cloud infrastructure with no evidence of abuse or malicious activity. No defensive action recommended.
Product: IPDebrief
Copyright: © 2026 Jason Alberino. All rights reserved.
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🏢 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-207-46-13-51.search.msn.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | msnbot-207-46-13-51.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 | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 18% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 08:10:04 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-25 14:22:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 207.46.13.51
Who owns the IP address 207.46.13.51?
207.46.13.51 is registered to Microsoft Corporation. The address falls within the 207.46.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 207.46.13.51 located?
Geolocation data places 207.46.13.51 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 207.46.13.51 malicious or safe?
207.46.13.51 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 207.46.13.51?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 207.46.13.51 is msnbot-207-46-13-51.search.msn.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 207.46.13.51 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
207.46.13.51 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.