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Common questions
Is gmx.net legit or a scam?
gmx.net was registered Dec 9, 1998 (27 years old), per public registration records. AboutUs doesn't label sites "legit" or "a scam": this page lists the dated registration, DNS, HTTPS, mail-authentication and safety checks we could verify, each with its source, so you can decide for yourself.
Who owns gmx.net?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for gmx.net. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
When was gmx.net registered?
gmx.net's registration dates to Dec 9, 1998 (27 years old), per public registration records. World4You Internet Services GmbH is the registrar on record today.
GMX offers free email accounts, cloud storage, and news services in German. The platform serves German-speaking users seeking email, file storage, and integrated news and entertainment content. The site provides both free and premium account tiers with additional storage and features.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 27 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 3 registrar changes since Jul 20, 2011 · 1 registrant change since 2007 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredDec 9, 1998gmx.net was registered on Dec 9, 1998.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 11, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described gmx.net from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 11, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006
Registrar
1 & 1 INTERNET AGJul 20, 2011 – Sep 25, 2012Registrar 1 & 1 INTERNET AG in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for gmx.net, from Jul 20, 2011 to Sep 25, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)IONOS SESep 3, 2013 – Jun 6, 2014Registrar IONOS SE (IANA 83) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for gmx.net, from Sep 3, 2013 to Jun 6, 2014.
Registrant
Registrant recordsMay 12, 2007 – Jun 20, 2026Registration records for gmx.net are held from May 12, 2007 to Jun 20, 2026 (1,592 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
Nameservers: gmx.net, schlund.deMay 12, 2007 – Jun 5, 2011Registration records listed gmx.net, schlund.de nameservers (dns.gmx.net, ns.schlund.de) for gmx.net from May 12, 2007 to Jun 5, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
No certificate records held, Jun 2011 – Apr 2013Thawte Consulting ccApr 22, 2010 – Jun 11, 2011Thawte Consulting cc issued 1 certificate for gmx.net from Apr 22, 2010, the latest valid until Jun 11, 2011.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)Thawte
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (25)
Dec 9, 1998Registration: gmx.net was registered on Dec 9, 1998.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 11, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described gmx.net from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 11, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “GMX ist der Spezialist für E-Mail, SMS, Messaging und Kommunikation sowie interessante Content- und e-Commerce-Angebote.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
May 12, 2007 – Jun 20, 2026Registrant: Registration records for gmx.net are held from May 12, 2007 to Jun 20, 2026 (1,592 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
May 12, 2007 – Jun 5, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed gmx.net, schlund.de nameservers (dns.gmx.net, ns.schlund.de) for gmx.net from May 12, 2007 to Jun 5, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 22, 2010 – Jun 11, 2011
“GMX ist der Spezialist für E-Mail, SMS, Messaging und Kommunikation sowie interessante Content- und e-Commerce-Angebote.”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJun 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 1, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain RobotPSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain RobotJun 27, 2016 – May 25, 2023Registrar PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain Robot (IANA 151) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for gmx.net, from Jun 27, 2016 to May 25, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
World4You Internet Services GmbHWorld4You Internet Services GmbHJun 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2026 (latest)Registrar World4You Internet Services GmbH (IANA 1476) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 1, 2023 and most recently on Oct 31, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
Registrant changeJun 27, 2016The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 27, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registration records listed gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de nameservers (dns.gmx.net, ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) for gmx.net from Jun 7, 2011 to Jun 27, 2011.
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.deJun 7, 2011gmx.net's nameservers moved from gmx.net, schlund.de to gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de between Jun 5, 2011 and Jun 7, 2011. Last seen at gmx.net, schlund.de: Jun 5, 2011 (registration record). First seen at gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de: Jun 7, 2011 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.orgJun 28, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org nameservers (ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.com, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) for gmx.net from Jun 28, 2011 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.orgJun 28, 2011gmx.net's nameservers moved from gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de to ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org between Jun 27, 2011 and Jun 28, 2011. Last seen at gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de: Jun 27, 2011 (registration record). First seen at ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org: Jun 28, 2011 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.orgOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org (ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.com, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) were the nameservers listed for gmx.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.orgNameservers: ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.orgApr 4, 2018 – Jun 20, 2026Registration records listed ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org nameservers (ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.com, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) for gmx.net from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 20, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Thawte
Apr 24, 2013 – May 19, 2018
Thawte issued 9 certificates for gmx.net from Apr 24, 2013, the latest valid until May 19, 2018.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
T-Systems International GmbHT-Systems International GmbHSep 1, 2014 – Jul 16, 2023T-Systems International GmbH issued 7 certificates for gmx.net from Sep 1, 2014, the latest valid until Jul 16, 2023.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
DigiCert IncDigiCert IncMay 10, 2018 – Apr 13, 2025DigiCert Inc issued 5 certificates for gmx.net from May 10, 2018, the latest valid until Apr 13, 2025.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Deutsche Telekom Security GmbHDeutsche Telekom Security GmbHJun 20, 2023 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH issued 27 certificates for gmx.net from Jun 20, 2023, the latest valid until Apr 28, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 29, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 29, 2026
DigiCertDigiCertNov 12, 2024 – Nov 1, 2026DigiCert issued 2 certificates for gmx.net from Nov 12, 2024, the latest valid until Dec 17, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedMar 11, 2025 – Nov 1, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 19 certificates for gmx.net from Mar 11, 2025, the latest valid until Mar 19, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
DigiCert IncDigiCert IncDec 18, 2025 – Nov 1, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 2 certificates for gmx.net from Dec 18, 2025, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Certificate: Thawte Consulting cc issued 1 certificate for gmx.net from Apr 22, 2010, the latest valid until Jun 11, 2011.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Jun 7, 2011 – Jun 27, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de nameservers (dns.gmx.net, ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) for gmx.net from Jun 7, 2011 to Jun 27, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 7, 2011Zone file: gmx.net's nameservers moved from gmx.net, schlund.de to gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de between Jun 5, 2011 and Jun 7, 2011. Last seen at gmx.net, schlund.de: Jun 5, 2011 (registration record). First seen at gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de: Jun 7, 2011 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jun 28, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org nameservers (ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.com, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) for gmx.net from Jun 28, 2011 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 28, 2011Zone file: gmx.net's nameservers moved from gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de to ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org between Jun 27, 2011 and Jun 28, 2011. Last seen at gmx.net, schlund.de, ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.de: Jun 27, 2011 (registration record). First seen at ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org: Jun 28, 2011 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jul 20, 2011 – Sep 25, 2012Registrar: Registrar 1 & 1 INTERNET AG in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for gmx.net, from Jul 20, 2011 to Sep 25, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 24, 2013 – May 19, 2018Certificate: Thawte issued 9 certificates for gmx.net from Apr 24, 2013, the latest valid until May 19, 2018.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Sep 3, 2013 – Jun 6, 2014Registrar: Registrar IONOS SE (IANA 83) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for gmx.net, from Sep 3, 2013 to Jun 6, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org (ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.com, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) were the nameservers listed for gmx.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 1, 2014 – Jul 16, 2023Certificate: T-Systems International GmbH issued 7 certificates for gmx.net from Sep 1, 2014, the latest valid until Jul 16, 2023.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Jun 27, 2016 – May 25, 2023Registrar: Registrar PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain Robot (IANA 151) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for gmx.net, from Jun 27, 2016 to May 25, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jun 27, 2016Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 27, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 20, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed ui-dns.biz, ui-dns.com, ui-dns.de, ui-dns.org nameservers (ns-gmx.ui-dns.biz, ns-gmx.ui-dns.com, ns-gmx.ui-dns.de…) for gmx.net from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 20, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 10, 2018 – Apr 13, 2025Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 5 certificates for gmx.net from May 10, 2018, the latest valid until Apr 13, 2025.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Jun 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2026Registrar: Registrar World4You Internet Services GmbH (IANA 1476) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 1, 2023 and most recently on Oct 31, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
Jun 20, 2023 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH issued 27 certificates for gmx.net from Jun 20, 2023, the latest valid until Apr 28, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 29, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 29, 2026
Nov 12, 2024 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: DigiCert issued 2 certificates for gmx.net from Nov 12, 2024, the latest valid until Dec 17, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Mar 11, 2025 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 19 certificates for gmx.net from Mar 11, 2025, the latest valid until Mar 19, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Dec 18, 2025 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 2 certificates for gmx.net from Dec 18, 2025, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 1, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
All 4 safety checks passed (Nov 1, 2026).
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (passed)
Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Dec 9, 1998 — 27 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: World4You Internet Services GmbH — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 23, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for www.gmx.net.
checked Sep 29, 2026
The site names GMX as the organisation behind it.
checked Sep 29, 2026
The live front page reads as a software or technology site that publishes free content supported by ads, mainly for the public as customers.
Authority 95/100— ahead of 95% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
95 is a percentile: higher than 95% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #2,316)+10
Verified continuity: 27.9 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+5
Calibration adjustment (published map)+19
Model score: 49/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 95/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What gmx.net said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
GMX ist der Spezialist für E-Mail, SMS, Messaging und Kommunikation sowie interessante Content- und e-Commerce-Angebote.
Now
GMX offers free email accounts, cloud storage, and news services in German. The platform serves German-speaking users seeking email, file storage, and integrated news and entertainment content. The site provides both free and premium account tiers with additional storage and features.
AboutUs summary of the current website, Sep 30, 2026.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
1998
Domain registered (Dec 9, 1998).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 20, 2006); profile edited 4 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“Gmx.net is a free email server and shopping portal”
✓ domain continuity 27 years registered✓ live verified Nov 1, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded less than a day ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded less than a day ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment