Why does ipnow.kr show Microsoft Azure instead of my ISP?
ipnow.kr shows Microsoft Azure when your traffic exits from Microsoft's cloud network, AS8075 or AS8068. Azure is not a home internet provider, so this usually means a VPN, proxy, corporate network, or a bot or server actually running on Microsoft's cloud.
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What is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform, similar in purpose to Amazon AWS and Google Cloud, renting out servers, storage and networking to businesses and developers. It also underpins many Microsoft consumer and business services, including parts of Microsoft 365 and Xbox networking.
Because Azure is a general-purpose cloud platform rather than a residential ISP, it shows up on an IP lookup only when traffic is actually routed through Microsoft's own network, not simply because someone is using Windows or Microsoft software.
Why does my IP show Microsoft Azure?
The most common reason is a VPN or proxy service whose exit server is hosted on Azure, which replaces your real ISP with Microsoft in any IP lookup.
A corporate or school network sometimes routes traffic through Azure-hosted infrastructure or a Microsoft-based security gateway as part of its setup. It is also common for the "visitor" to actually be a bot, scraper, or automated server running on an Azure virtual machine rather than a person's browser. If you are testing your own connection, check that your VPN works to confirm whether a VPN is active.
- A VPN or proxy with an exit server hosted on Azure
- A corporate or school network routed through Azure infrastructure
- A bot, scraper or automated server running on an Azure virtual machine
What are Azure's ASNs?
Microsoft operates more than one Autonomous System Number for its network; two confirmed ones are AS8075 and AS8068. Either can appear depending on which Microsoft region or service is hosting the traffic in question. See what is an ASN for a general explanation of ASNs.
A verified public DNS resolver pair specifically for Azure, comparable to Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 or Google's 8.8.8.8, is not available, so this page does not list one.
How do I confirm this on ipnow.kr?
Open the ipnow.kr homepage with and without your VPN or proxy turned on, and compare the ISP and ASN fields; if "Microsoft" and AS8075 or AS8068 appear only while it is active, that confirms your traffic is being routed through Azure. If the location shown looks unrelated to where you actually are, why your IP location can be wrong explains why a cloud exit point can place you near any Azure data center.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ASN | AS8075, AS8068 | DB-IP ASN Lite (2026-09) · 2026-09 |
Frequently asked questions
Does using Windows or Microsoft 365 make my ISP show as Microsoft?
No. Simply using Windows, Microsoft 365 or Outlook does not change your public IP address; ipnow.kr only shows Microsoft or Azure as your ISP when your actual internet traffic is routed through Microsoft's network, such as via a VPN.
Why do bots sometimes show Microsoft Azure as their ISP?
Azure hosts a large share of automated scripts, monitoring tools and business applications, so traffic from bots and servers can show AS8075 or AS8068 rather than a home ISP.
Is it bad if my own IP shows Microsoft Azure?
Not necessarily; it usually means a VPN, proxy or corporate network hosted on Azure is in use, which is a normal setup rather than a sign of a problem.
How is Azure different from AWS or Google Cloud here?
Azure, Amazon AWS and Google are all general-purpose cloud platforms that can appear as your ISP under the same circumstances (VPN, proxy, bot); which one shows up just depends on which cloud is actually hosting the exit point you are using.