Getting Started with the Windows Live Custom Domains SDK


Welcome to the Version 1.2 release of the Windows Live Custom Domains software development kit (SDK). The SDK provides methods for customers to programmatically manage their Windows Live Custom Domains user base by means of a Web service. The SDK does not permit customers to register domains or cancel the Custom Domains service; it is necessary to use the online Web interface to accomplish these tasks.

The SDK uses the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) remote procedure call (RPC) 1.1 standard for communication between client applications and the Web servers for Windows Live Custom Domains.

The SDK consists of the following:

  • Documented SOAP calls for each function.
  • A sample command-line application with source code (in Microsoft Visual Studio C#).
  • A sample Win32 user management application with source code (in Visual Studio C#).

To download the full SDK, including code samples, click here. 

Target Audience

This SDK is intended for customers and partners who want to programmatically accomplish many of the administration tasks that are available on the Windows Live Custom Domains Web site in addition to tasks that are not available on the Web site, such as importing and exporting user lists.

However, some features are only available on the Web site and cannot be configured programmatically; for example, the Web site incorporates user flow logic that cannot be easily accomplished by using the SDK. In addition, the Web site will provide special offers and promotions that are not suitable for an SDK.

If you have any feedback on using this SDK for writing your own code, please send us e-mail at dsupport@microsoft.com.

Installing the Windows Live Custom Domains SDK


WLCDSDK.exe is a self-extracting zip file located on MSDN online. To install the .exe, go to the Microsoft Download Center.

Installing the SDK will create the following folders containing the corresponding content:

  • <installation directory>\WLCDSDK\Readme\Windows Live Custom Domains SDK Readme and license file
  • <installation directory>\WLCDSDK\Cmdline\Command-line .exe and code samples
  • <installation directory>\WLCDSDK\Win32app\Win32 sample user management application and code samples

Support Information


For developer support, please contact the Windows Live Custom Domains team at dsupport@microsoft.com or visit our Forum. 


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