VPS Hosting
Fully virtualized servers with root access
- Unlimited traffic
- Fast SSD NVMe storage
- Free Plesk Web Host Edition

All VPS servers include:
Free Plesk licence
No nasty surprises
Certified data centers
Get a performance boost
Choose your Linux VPS
Minimum contract
Choose a monthly or annual term
Cancellation
1-month contracts: Cancel monthly
12-month contracts: Cancel after 12 months, then monthly
Billing method
You will be billed monthly, in advance.
All VPS features
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
99.9%
99.9%
External server connection up to 1 Gbit/s
External server connection up to 1 Gbit/s
More info: Scope of Support for Server Products
More info: Scope of Support for Server Products
Encrypted data transfer of your customer data according to the latest security standards with a Wildcard SSL certificate.
ISO 27001 certified
ISO 27001 certified
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.
IPS and IDS form the first barrier in our security network and protect against unwanted access.
Professional backup and recovery solution from Acronis.
From 5 cents per GB/month
From 5 cents per GB/month
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.
See available versions in the dropdown menu on the configuration page.
Latest versions of AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
Latest versions of AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
Windows Server® 2019 or 2022
Windows Server® 2019 or 2022
Use the KVM console to always have direct access to your server.
Central administration program to easily administer all server functions.
Full control over your systems, services and network.
Plesk Web Host Edition is available on request (includes unlimited users, unlimited domains, and is resalable). Request it in the Cloud Panel via a licence key.
Access to your customer data as well as convenient configuration and contract management.
Encrypt server access. On Linux with SSH and using RDP for Windows.
Create 2 email addresses for free.
2
2
Comfortable access to your inbox from any browser.
Automatic spam protection at server level.
Optional add-on
Optional add-on
Integration of external domains from other providers.
Individual setting of DNS entries (e.g., for external domains or own mail and DNS server services).
Operating systems and distributions
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Windows VPS
Cloud servers
Set up by the pros
Virtual private servers
If you decide on one of our VPS hosting plans, you will have access to an operating environment that is tailored to support your application or software needs. You'll be able to install any apps yourself in no time, via root access. Typical use cases might be as:
- Web servers
- Mail servers
- Shop servers
- Development servers
Customers can use the product for both non-commercial and commercial purposes.
When it comes to choosing an operating system for your web server, personal preference plays a key role. For those who value an intuitive user interface, Windows server operating system may be the ideal choice, thanks to its familiar design that makes setting up a server easy for beginners.
Alternatively, if cost is a concern, a virtual server plan with Linux could be a great option. This open-source operating system doesn't have licensing fees and is known for its security and small attack surface.
It's also a key part of the LAMP stack (Linux Apache, MySQL, PHP), which is the foundation for many web applications. So, if you're looking for an affordable, secure, and widely-used option for your web server, Linux may be the way to go.
Cloud servers and virtual servers both have virtualized infrastructures. The primary differences are in their architecture and range of functions. The majority of virtual servers are physical servers that house CPU, RAM, and storage.
Cloud infrastructures are usually comprised of compute and storage nodes. IONOS virtual servers use the same technological platform as the IONOS Cloud, but they have a slightly reduced feature set.
A virtualized server combines physical hardware that is broken down into separate systems with the help of software. These servers can then be used and shared by several users. The resources available in the actual server (CPU, RAM, and memory) are divided.
Dedicated servers are servers that the customer receives as a whole. Comparable to a laptop or a home PC, the installed resources/components/hardware (CPU, RAM, memory, network access, etc.) are available for the exclusive use of one user.
Details of the scope of support can be found in the following Help Center article.
Setting up a server can usually be done within just a few minutes. Larger servers (with operating systems that take up a lot of memory) can lead to longer installation times.
Access to your server is available through the following means:
- Linux VPS: via an SSH encrypted connection
- Windows VPS: via RDP
Should any problems occur with the network or firewall, a KVM console is also available in the cloud panel to help ensure access.
Yes, once your server is ready, you will receive access to the central administration panel from (Cloud Panel), allowing you to manage the different Features and settings of your server with ease.
Your administrative rights include root access to your server, which gives you complete control over your systems, services, and network.
After your server is set up, you can install the free Web Host Edition of Plesk. To do this, you'll need to generate a license key, which you can get from our central administration panel (Cloud Panel).
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to do this here.
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