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163.com is a Chinese web portal and email service operated by NetEase. Founded in 1997 by Ding Lei, the domain serves as the main entry point for NetEase’s online services, including email, news, gaming, and entertainment.

Users typically visit 163.com to access free email accounts (NetEase Mail), read news, and explore content such as videos, music (via NetEase Cloud Music), and forums. The platform functions as a multi-service portal, similar to early internet homepages, combining communication tools with media and content services.

163.com is one of China’s most widely used internet domains, particularly known for its large-scale email service with hundreds of millions of users. Its long-standing presence and integration across multiple digital services make it a key component of China’s online ecosystem and web infrastructure.