activate.macromedia.com - dns.ninja
activate.macromedia.com
| CNAME | activate-mm.wip4.adobe.com | ||||||
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
macromedia.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 192.150.16.118 | ||||||
| NS | exfer-vip-01.corp.adobe.com ⭐ | ||||||
| NS | a1-217.akam.net | ||||||
| NS | a10-64.akam.net | ||||||
| NS | a13-65.akam.net | ||||||
| NS | a26-66.akam.net | ||||||
| NS | a28-67.akam.net | ||||||
| NS | a7-64.akam.net | ||||||
| MX | macromedia-com.mail.protection.outlook.com ⭐ | ||||||
| MX | adobe.mail.protection.outlook.com(2) | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 -all | ||||||
| SOA | exfer-vip-01.corp.adobe.comhostmaster@macromedia.com serial=3000000010 | ||||||
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macromedia.com
macromedia.comwas the official corporate website for Macromedia, Inc., a prominent web development and multimedia software company. Following the company's acquisition in 2005, the domain is now owned by Adobe Inc. and redirects to their official website.
Key facts
- Owner / operator: Adobe Inc.
- TLD:
.com— gTLD - Primary purpose: Legacy corporate website and redirect to Adobe
- Status: legacy alias — redirects to
adobe.com
History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Macromedia is founded through the merger of Authorware, Inc. and MacroMind-Paracomp. |
| 2005 | Adobe Systems announces the acquisition of Macromedia for $3.4 billion. |
| 2006 | Adobe redirectsmacromedia.comtoadobe.comafter integrating Macromedia's product portfolio. |
Related domains
adobe.com
WOT: SAFE (93/100)
📈 Tranco rank: #174
Macromedia (Adobe Legacy Domain)
Macromedia was a pioneering American software company founded in 1992 through the merger of Authorware and MacroMind-Paracomp. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company became famous for developing multimedia, web development, and graphics software. Its most iconic products included Flash (the ubiquitous web animation platform), Dreamweaver (web design), Fireworks (graphics), Director (multimedia authoring), and ColdFusion (web application server).
In December 2005, Adobe Systems acquired Macromedia for approximately $3.4 billion in stock, making it one of the largest software acquisitions of its era. The deal brought Flash, Dreamweaver, and other creative tools under Adobe's umbrella, significantly expanding Adobe's web and multimedia offerings beyond its traditional print-focused software like Photoshop and Illustrator.
Current Status
The macromedia.com domain now serves as a legacy redirect property owned by Adobe. The domain is configured primarily for historical preservation and brand protection rather than active services.
Technical Infrastructure
- IP Address: 192.150.16.118 (Adobe corporate network)
- Nameservers: Akamai CDN infrastructure (a1-217.akam.net, etc.) plus Adobe corporate DNS (exfer-vip-01.corp.adobe.com)
- Mail: Microsoft 365 via Outlook protection (adobe.mail.protection.outlook.com)
- SPF Policy:
v=spf1 -all— rejects all email (no legitimate mail sent from this domain) - DNSSEC: Not signed
Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
1 record (1 active, 0 former)
●CNAMEactivate-mm.wip4.adobe.com2026-03-29 → 2026-08-07 · 2 obs
● 2026-08-07 21:33:24
🔍 DNS Trace
📋 Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | i.gtld-servers.net, c.gtld-servers.net, a.gtld-servers.net, b.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| macromedia.com | a10-64.akam.net, a28-67.akam.net, a26-66.akam.net, a7-64.akam.net... | - |
✅ Authoritative Response
Server:193.108.91.217
NS records: a10-64.akam.net, a28-67.akam.net, a26-66.akam.net, a7-64.akam.net, a1-217.akam.net, a13-65.akam.net
🔒 DNSSEC Status
⚠️ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for macromedia.com (unsigned zone)
⏱️ Timing
Total: 434ms | Queries: -
📄 Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | 1 | activate-mm.wip4.adobe.com |