VPS Cloud is a virtual private server on which you can host your projects. Here you can completely customize the configuration of the VPS Cloud to your needs, choosing not only the resources you need, but also the operating system you want to use.

Cloud VPS

Q: Can I upgrade to another VPS plan later?

Of course. You can easily upgrade your current VPS Cloud plan at any time by visiting the IONOS Control Center.

Q: What is the difference between Cloud VPS and shared hosting?

With shared hosting, server resources are shared between different users and the operating system is managed by the provider. With a Cloud VPS, you get root access to the operating system you choose. This means that you are the administrator and therefore need to know what you’re doing. The Cloud VPS provider takes care of the hardware and manages the resources, which aren’t shared with others when you opt for one of the VPS Cloud solutions.

Q: How do Cloud VPS and Cloud servers differ?

Compared to Cloud VPS, cloud servers are characterized by higher scalability and flexibility. With a cloud server, you can freely define the server size and adjust it to your needs at any time. Another important advantage is that Cloud servers are billed by the minute (pay-as-you-go), which isn’t the case with Cloud VPS. Multi-VM environments with private networks, shared VPS Cloud storage, and free load balancing are just a few advantages of Cloud servers. With the Cloud VPS, i.e. our virtual private servers, it is worth emphasizing the affordable prices. Despite the low cost, you still benefit from full 24/7 support, secure data centers and maximum security.

Dedicated resources
Unlimited traffic
US data centers

Starting at $2/monthRisk-free for 30 days

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Cloud infrastructure providing maximum reliability

Reliability is our top priority. All IONOS VPS are therefore integrated into a cloud infrastructure that guarantees your projects are secure and have the highest availability possible. Our top-notch hardware ensures maximum reliability, with all your data being backed up on external network storage blocks.

Our scalable blades, which contain both CPU and RAM, guarantee the best possible performance at all times. The blades can be allocated so that parts of the overall system can’t be overloaded.

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Cost-effective Cloud VPS with many features

Our Cloud VPS is the right choice for any project.

Constant availability

Our cloud connection ensures that your data is available at all times, so you benefit from fail-safe performance.

US data centers

Select a secure ISO-certified data center in the USA, UK, or Europe.

Unlimited traffic

With IONOS Cloud VPS hosting, you won’t be limited or face additional costs. Unlimited traffic is part of the Cloud VPS plan.

Virtualization

Cloud VPS hosting relies on complete virtualization. This ensures increased security and independence.

24/7 support

We are always there for you: Our 24/7 support will help you at any time with any questions on VPS Cloud hosting.

6 months $18/month then $35/month

Configure

Applies to all VPS plans

Minimum contract

Choose a monthly or annual term.

Billing

Pre-paid items are billed with the first invoice and monthly thereafter / Adding Post-paid products (e.g., Windows, Plesk) will vary the inoviced amount according to the usage of these products. You will be billed for these products the following month

Cancellation

Cancel anytime with a monthly term or after 12 months with an annual term.

Scaling up

Upgrade to a more powerful plan anytime in the control panel.

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

CPU

RAM

SSD

Price

VPS M RAM

CPU

2 vCores

RAM

6 GB

SSD

80 GB

6 months $8/month then $15/month

Configure

VPS L RAM

CPU

4 vCores

RAM

12 GB

SSD

120 GB

6 months $12/month then $25/month

Configure

VPS XXL RAM

CPU

8 vCores

RAM

24 GB

SSD

240 GB

6 months $24/month then $45/month

Configure

Applies to all VPS plans

Minimum contract

Choose a monthly or annual term.

Billing

Cancellation

Cancel anytime with a monthly term or after 12 months with an annual term.

Scaling up

Upgrade to a more powerful plan anytime in the control panel.

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

CPU

RAM

SSD

Price

VPS vCore M

CPU

4 vCores

RAM

2 GB

SSD

80 GB

6 months $6/month then $9/month

Configure

VPS vCore L

CPU

4 vCores

RAM

4 GB

SSD

120 GB

6 months $10/month then $17/month

Configure

VPS vCore XXL

CPU

8 vCores

RAM

12 GB

SSD

240 GB

6 months $20/month then $37/month

Configure

Applies to all VPS plans

Minimum contract

Choose a monthly or annual term.

Billing

Cancellation

Cancel anytime with a monthly term or after 12 months with an annual term.

Scaling up

Upgrade to a more powerful plan anytime in the control panel.

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

All VPS features

General Services

Choice of data center location

United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain

Availability

99.99%

Interactive invoice
Your usage can be viewed and forecasted down to the minute.

Inclusive

Full virtualization

Inclusive

SSD SAN storage system
All virtual machines are stored on storage networks. With SAN, your data remains available even if a storage node fails.

Inclusive

Unlimited traffic

Inclusive

Bandwidth

External server connection up to 400 Mbit/s

24/7 expert support

More info: Scope of Support for Server Products

Security

Wildcard SSL certificate
Encrypted data transfer of your customer data according to the latest security standards with a Wildcard SSL certificate.

Inclusive

High-performance data centers

ISO 27001 certified

Contract data processing
You have the option of concluding a separate contract with IONOS for order data processing pursuant to the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). You can find further information on this in your control panel.

Inclusive

Firewall management
Network security system to control traffic according to configuration. In the IONOS Cloud Panel, you can define individual rules for the external firewall, which can be applied to single or multiple servers.

Inclusive

IPS/IDS
IPS and IDS form the first barrier in our security network and protect against unwanted access.

Inclusive

SIEM
Our SIEM constantly monitors and documents threats, enabling us to offer you safe and highly available products.

Inclusive

Backup (optional)
Reliable backup solution from Acronis for the security of your data.

From 6.5 cents per GB/month

Server snapshot
Create temporary snapshots to capture the state of a virtual machine. You can then restore the old state as needed.

Inclusive

Server image
Create your own server images manually or automatically (e.g., plan automatic weekly or monthly captures) and restore the respective status if required.

100 GB for $7.20/month (by-the-minute billing)

Images (optional)
Create your own server images manually or automatically and set up new servers based on these images whenever needed.

100 GB for $7.20/month (by-the-minute billing)

Administrative logs
Detailed information on all actions performed in the IONOS Cloud Panel.

Inclusive

SSH keys
Create and manage SSH keys or add your own keys to securely access your Linux servers.

Inclusive

DDoS protection
IONOS anti-DDoS protects your applications and services against a wide range of denial-of-service and high-bandwidth sustained attacks no matter in which IONOS data center they are deployed.

Inclusive

Operating System & Administration

KVM console
Use the KVM console to always have direct access to your server.

Inclusive

Linux Standard

Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04
CentOS 8, CentOS 7
Debian 10, Debian 9
OpenSuse Leap 15

Windows optional

Windows Server^® 2016 – $10/vCore/month
Windows Server^® 2019 – $10/vCore/month

Cloud Panel
Central administration program to easily administer all server functions.

Inclusive

Full root access
Full control over your systems, services and network.

Inclusive

Administration tool Plesk Obsidian
Add Plesk Obsidian (unlimited users, resalable, unlimited domains) for an additional fee.

$5/month
Not available with VPS S

Control panel
Access to your customer data as well as convenient configuration and contract management.

Inclusive

Monitoring
In the Monitoring Center, keep up to date with the performance of your servers and set up warnings when self-defined threshold values are reached.

Inclusive

Encrypted remote access
Encrypt server access. On LInux with SSH and using RDP for Windows.

Inclusive

Import images (optional)
Import your images and ISOs into the IONOS Cloud Panel.

100 GB for $7.20/month (by-the-minute billing)

Databases & Programming

Email & Domains

Unlimited number of mailboxes
You can create an unlimited number of email addresses in the IONOS mail system.

Inclusive

2 GB storage capacity per inbox

Inclusive

Webmail 2.0
Comfortable access to your inbox from any browser.

Inclusive

Anti-spam
Automatic spam protection at server level.

Inclusive

Anti-phishing
Protection against fake websites.

Inclusive

Domains (optional)

Optional add-on

1x IPv4 address per server included

Inclusive

Additional IPv4 addresses (optional)
Add additional public IPv4 addresses to your servers.

$5 per IPv4 address

1x IPv6/64 network included

Inclusive

Unlimited external domains
Integration of external domains from other providers.

Inclusive

DNS management
Individual setting of DNS entries (e.g., for external domains or own mail and DNS server services).

Inclusive

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

Your personal consultant

Helpful advice from a single point of contact. Exclusively for you. Experience customer service on a whole new plane. All this and more, free.

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Secure Cloud VPS hosting

Security is important to us, which is why we focus not only on ensuring fail-safe performance, but also provide SSL encryption and DDoS protection.

SSL encryption

The IONOS Cloud VPS server includes a wildcard SSL certificate. So you don’t have to worry about your data’s safety.

Firewall management

The customizable external firewall protects you and your projects from potential external attacks around the clock.

DDoS protection

Any suspicious traffic is immediately sent to our scrubbing centers so that possible attacks can be detected and prevented.

Backups

Additional backups from market leader Acronis can be added to your Cloud VPS plan at a low cost for peace of mind.

Additional server solutions

Cloud server

Take advantage of the highest scalability and maximum flexibility

A cloud server is the perfect solution, if a VPS is too static and not flexible enough for you.

Adapt your cloud server to your needs and change the resources you require at any time. You’re billed by the minute, meaning you have the optimal basis for your demanding projects. A cloud server also allows for a multi-VM environment, which comes with many advantages. You can save storage space using block storage or create private networks for demarcated VM environments.

Cloud server