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1 website
10 GB redundant storage
10 databases
Initial CPU & MEM resources
Free domain for 1 year
Free Wildcard SSL certificate
Professional email
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1-click installs
Daily backup and recovery
Free 24/7 support
10 websites
100 GB redundant storage
50 databases
Basic CPU & MEM resources
Free domain for 1 year
Free Wildcard SSL certificate
Professional email
Unmetered bandwith
1-click installs
Daily backup and recovery
Free 24/7 support
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Unlimited websites
Unlimited redundant storage
Unlimited databases
Enhanced CPU & MEM resources
Free domain for 1 year
Free Wildcard SSL certificate
Professional email
Unmetered bandwith
1-click installs
Daily backup and recovery
Free 24/7 support
Unlimited websites
Unlimited redundant storage
Unlimited databases
Maximum CPU & MEM resources
Free domain for 1 year
Free Wildcard SSL certificate
Professional email
Unmetered bandwith
1-click installs
Daily backup and recovery
Free 24/7 support
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Our redundant and geo-redundant infrastructure ensures minimal downtime, splitting your data between two data centers.
Fast page load times thanks to web servers running the HTTP/2 network protocol with multiplexing and header compression for SSL encrypted traffic.
We back up your website daily, scan your site for malware, and you’ll get a free Wildcard SSL certificate to protect your website and improve trust.
As your business grows, meet new demands with just a click.
We'll give you a heads-up when your site traffic is about to max out, so you can boost your site’s speed with a click to upgrade RAM and memory. Keep your visitors happy and traffic flowing!
You pay just $2/month for each performance level upgrade. There’s no commitment and you can scale down to your base level if you need to.
With an average page load speed of 1.23s, IONOS hosting is some of the web’s fastest. How? We keep your web servers and storage on the same platform, so you get better performance and happier visitors.
Advanced protection that comes standard with every plan.
Our distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection safeguards your website from attacks, keeping you online.
Protect your website, subdomains and your visitors’ data with the free Wildcard SSL included with all plans.
Automatic backups for up to six days let you recover files easily if anything is deleted or lost.
Site Scan checks all your webpages for malware and other threats, notifying you instantly if we find a threat.
Install your favorite CMS, programming language and 70+ other web apps in seconds.
All plans offer plenty of storage and everything you need for a great business website.
All plans include at least one domain and one Wildcard SSL certificate, so you can get started securely.
Use the professional email address included with your plan to market and grow your online business.
Manage your resources, check visitor metrics, and more from our easy-to-use dashboard or your favorite web app.
Easily manage your products from your smartphone or tablet with the IONOS App.
Our support team is here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Actual performance may depend on the plan you choose, the resources allocated and the shared hosting environment.
At IONOS, you have a dedicated contact person for personalized advice, tips to boost your online success, and technical support. Reach them via phone, chat and email, all at no cost to you as an IONOS customer.
Lower your carbon footprint by hosting your website with IONOS. Our hosting platform in the US and Europe is powered by clean, renewable energy — excluding only our backup power.
See how our hosting products measure up. For more help on finding the best match for your site, visit our hosting solutions page.
Web Hosting | ASP.NET Hosting | WordPress Hosting | VPS | |
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Resources | Shared | Shared | Shared | Dedicated (virtualized) |
Operating system | Linux | Windows | Linux | Linux/Windows |
Server admin | Managed | Managed | Managed | Root-access |
Storage type | HDD | HDD | SSD | SSD |
Storage capacity | 10–500 GB | 50–500 GB | 25–200 GB | 10–640 GB |
PHP memory | 256 to 768 MB | 256 MB | 768 MB | Unlimited (limited by dedicated resources) |
RAM | 512 MB–19 GB (scalable) | 200 MB–2 GB | Up to 19 GB | 1–12 GB |
CPU | 1 vCPU | 1 vCPU | 1 vCPU | 1–12 vCores |
Skill level | Beginner/advanced | Advanced | Beginner | Advanced/expert |
Ideal for | Small to medium sites | Windows developers, ASP.NET frameworks | Content and media-rich sites | Large, high-traffic eCommerce sites |
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Resources | |
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Web Hosting | Shared |
ASP.NET Hosting | Shared |
WordPress Hosting | Shared |
VPS | Dedicated (virtualized) |
Operating system | |
Web Hosting | Linux |
ASP.NET Hosting | Windows |
WordPress Hosting | Linux |
VPS | Linux/Windows |
Server admin | |
Web Hosting | Managed |
ASP.NET Hosting | Managed |
WordPress Hosting | Managed |
VPS | Root-access |
Storage type | |
Web Hosting | HDD |
ASP.NET Hosting | HDD |
WordPress Hosting | SSD |
VPS | SSD |
Storage capacity | |
Web Hosting | 10–500 GB |
ASP.NET Hosting | 50–500 GB |
WordPress Hosting | 25–200 GB |
VPS | 10–640 GB |
PHP memory | |
Web Hosting | 256 to 768 MB |
ASP.NET Hosting | 256 MB |
WordPress Hosting | 768 MB |
VPS | Unlimited (limited by dedicated resources) |
RAM | |
Web Hosting | 512 MB–19 GB (scalable) |
ASP.NET Hosting | 200 MB–2 GB |
WordPress Hosting | Up to 19 GB |
VPS | 1–12 GB |
CPU | |
Web Hosting | 1 vCPU |
ASP.NET Hosting | 1 vCPU |
WordPress Hosting | 1 vCPU |
VPS | 1–12 vCores |
Skill level | |
Web Hosting | Beginner/advanced |
ASP.NET Hosting | Advanced |
WordPress Hosting | Beginner |
VPS | Advanced/expert |
Ideal for | |
Web Hosting | Small to medium sites |
ASP.NET Hosting | Windows developers, ASP.NET frameworks |
WordPress Hosting | Content and media-rich sites |
VPS | Large, high-traffic eCommerce sites |
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ASP.NET Hosting | |
WordPress Hosting | |
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Whether a large or small business, an institution or as individual user, anyone planning on creating an online presence will require the appropriate storage space for their future website. This is where web hosting services come into play, i.e. for the provision of storage space for a website by a hosting provider (also known as a provider).
Such storage space is referred to as disk space The provision of disk space on a server (a computer designed for this purpose), as well as providing the necessary network connections, is usually done at a cost. In other words, you'd rent disk space on a server.
In order to be able to offer customers the highest technical standards at low prices, IONOS provides web hosting in the form of shared hosting. This kind of hosting is the ideal form of web hosting for entry-level businesses. Shared web hosting servers are home to several different websites. This means that your site would share server CPU resources with other websites.
This depends on your requirements. If you are planning a simple website, consisting mostly of static HTML pages and minimal multimedia content with manageable data traffic, then our starter package is the ideal option for you. We also offer more advanced packages that are suitable for dynamic web projects and high traffic.
With our most powerful web hosting packages, you can comfortably manage resource-intensive, multimedia-based websites as well as extensive online stores and shops. Compare the respective product details to find the right web hosting packages. You will also find comprehensive instructions and detailed information on all aspects of web hosting in the IONOS Help Center.
A domain is an internet address that leads to a web server. This server stores the respective content, services and offers that you publish on your domain, i.e., the content that makes up your entire website. If you enter an internet address in the search bar of your web browser, you can retrieve the data that has been provided on the respective server. Providing adequate storage space on a web server is called hosting. Your domain is your business card on the web. It should be as simple and as distinctive as possible, so that interested parties can easily find your content on the internet. An internet address ideally consists of a short and memorable domain name and a distinctive top-level domain (also known as an extension), like .com or .org. A domain is structured like this: www.yourdomainname.com.
No, other very popular types of web hosting include:
VPS
VPS stands for virtual private server, where a server is divided into individual virtual servers. The advantage of VPS is that each website can technically be hosted on its own server, and even though hardware is still shared with other websites, the computing resources are your own.
Dedicated
With a dedicated server, you are 100% in control of your resources. This makes the website particularly stable and reliable, and you avoid issues that arise when there are traffic spikes from other websites.
Cloud
The resources needed to run your website are split across a multitude of different servers. Assembled together, they comprise the cloud.
Enterprise
Enterprise hosting comprises of custom-made offers that are tailored to suit the needs of your business. Not all providers offer this, but the ones that do are worth checking out if you think a ready-made plan isn't a good fit for your business.
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosing your provider. Look for an experienced provider that can offer you a tailor-made service for your web project, as well as flexible booking options in case the need for system resources increases or decreases.
Your data should be stored among the most secure systems with strict data regulations. The provider you opt for should constantly invest in the security of your data and your IT infrastructure. Pay attention to transparent pricing, flexible plans and contractual terms that best suit your needs.
Powerful IT resources and security measures come at a price and must always be state of the art to protect customers' technical infrastructure and data effectively. When it comes to "free" web hosting plans, we recommend proceeding with caution. First, check if there are any hidden costs. Secondly, many providers tend to display advertising on their customer websites.
Even if the free basic features attract you, necessary functions or additional system resources often need to be purchased later. This ultimately results in your "free" option costing you money.
You can also operate your own server but then you bear the costs of infrastructure, security and maintenance yourself. As an experienced provider with millions of customers, IONOS offers a professional web hosting service at a low price, as well as scalable services as required. Numerous applications like WordPress and Drupal are included and can be installed in just one click.
We take care of security and technology so that you can devote yourself to your internet presence.
Yes, our shared hosting plan includes over 70 applications that can be installed with just a few clicks. Thanks to the quick and easy installation process, you can enjoy this wide variety of apps instantly and without any hassle. The IONOS web hosting plan provides 100% compatibility with apps such as the following, plus a whole lot more.
MediaWiki
The Wiki hosting app MediaWiki is one of the many applications included in the shared hosting plan. The software is open source, written in PHP, and allows users to create and edit webpages in the classic Wiki style – just like Wikipedia or Wiktionary. Wiki hosting is one of the most popular open source software options and works perfectly with IONOS web hosting.
phpBB
Another app installed with just a few clicks via the IONOS shared hosting package, is the popular phpBB open source forum or bulletin board system. Users can enjoy advanced administrative control panel services and extensive moderation tools.
Mantis Bug Tracker
This popular bug tracking system keeps users up to date on any project or software issues with email notifications.
Form Tools
Also available is the Form Tools app, which is ideal for anyone using forms on their website. The PHP/MySQL script allows users to manage all forms and their data in one centralized place.
Zen Cart
Zen Cart is an online store management solution for e-commerce companies. The open source shopping cart add-on transforms any blog into an e-commerce platform.
What are the essentials I'll need for my site?
When you look at other hosting providers you may have noticed that there are three words in particular which are used to describe the features included in their hosting plans:
What should I look out for when it comes to technical configuration?
How the web hosting service is configured is an essential element to take into consideration. Most web hosting services have Linux as their operating system, but if you want to run Windows programs you may be better off choosing a package with a Windows operating system using ASP, ASP.NET and SQL Servers. The different DBMS are also a key factor in making a decision, and not all providers offer each one. Most offer MySQL or MMSQL, but if you want to use PostgreSQL or MariaDB, take a closer look to see which providers offer this. Not all web hosting providers offer SSH — this can be an important feature for those who want to use more modern solutions, as the outdated FTP is not as secure. In terms of hardware, check whether the provider offers SSD hard disks, and where the data centers are located. It is important to know which type of programming language is available, because it will change how you develop your website in the future. Ruby, Perl and Python, Node.js, SSI and CGI are the usual supported languages.
Are web hosting services expensive?
IONOS offers you attractive deals on professional web hosting. The costs vary depending on the package you opt for and the optional additional features you choose. Please refer to the respective plan for more information.
Which target group is the IONOS web hosting package best suited to?
Our packages are aimed at companies, agencies, institutions and private individuals. Beginners will find suitable offers just as easily as bloggers, web developers, **students **and start-ups. We offer companies and agencies enough storage space and resources for multimedia company websites, brand showcases and extensive eCommerce sites. IONOS web hosting is also a suitable option for anyone who wants to move to an experienced provider.
Which security aspects do I have to consider?
A server, or web server, is part of the web hosting infrastructure. They are powerful computers on which both configuration files and the data of the hosted websites are stored, i.e., websites and all website content. A root-access server is a server with root access to the configuration data of a server.
The IONOS web hosting service does not offer root access as we take care of all the necessary configurations for you. If you choose a dedicated server, a virtual private server or a cloud server, you will have root access and can configure the server yourself.
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