VPS Hosting (Virtual Private Servers)

World-class VPS at America's lowest price

  • Save 50% or more vs leading hosts
  • Unlimited traffic & no setup fees
  • 99.99% uptime guaranteed
  • Free 24/7 expert support
Starting at
$2
/month
IONOS

VPS hosting

VPS hosting at an unbeatable price

NEW Now with even more performance for less!

All plans include:
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VPS XS

Only
$2
/month
with a 3-year term
  • 1 vCore CPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 10 GB NVMe
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VPS S

Save 13%
$5
$3
/month
for 12 months
with a 3-year term
  • 2 vCores CPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 80 GB NVMe
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VPS M

Save 17%
$8
$4
/month
for 12 months
with a 3-year term
  • 2 vCores CPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe
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VPS L

Save 23%
$15
$8
/month
for 18 months
with a 3-year term
  • 4 vCores CPU
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 240 GB NVMe
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VPS XL

Save 27%
$30
$14
/month
for 18 months
with a 3-year term
  • 8 vCores CPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 480 GB NVMe
Best value

VPS XXL

Save 28%
$50
$22
/month
for 18 months
with a 3-year term
  • 12 vCores CPU
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 720 GB NVMe
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Max out your VPS, not your budget

IONOS offers some of the lowest prices on the web, plus fast NVMe storage, unlimited traffic, and full root access. There are no setup costs and never any hidden fees. 

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VPS Hosting price comparison showing IONOS at $2 per month, which is at least 50% cheaper than leading competitors

Get more from your VPS, without paying more.

99.99% uptime guaranteed

Keep your project online with resilient architecture and built-in redundancies. If unannounced downtime ever occurs and it’s on us, we’ll credit your account.

Unlimited traffic

Enjoy unlimited traffic with a 1 Gbps connection. There a no extra charges, even with high visitor traffic or growing demand.

Enterprise-grade

IONOS uses only the latest AMD and Intel CPUs, along with fast NVMe SSD storage from Samsung, all powered by Dell Enterprise Servers.

Customizable firewall

Protect your applications with IONOS’s customizable firewall management. Implement your own security policies and benefit from continuous monitoring.

Active DDoS protection

IONOS protects your services from malicious overloads, ensuring that your applications remain reliably accessible at all times.

Advanced backup solutions

Safeguard your data with flexible backup solutions. Whether it’s advanced backup & recovery powered by global leader Acronis or additional backup storage, IONOS offers tailored options to meet your needs.

Full root access

Complete freedom and control to install and configure software as you need.

IPv4 & IPv6 dual stack

Seamless connectivity and compatibility for all devices, ensuring your setup is future-proof.

Latest operating systems

Choose from the latest Linux distributions and Windows Server. With a wide range of operating systems, you have the flexibility to work the way you want.

Instant provisioning

Set up your virtual private server in just minutes. Enjoy the perfect balance of speed and flexibility, so you can start working productively straight away.

Plesk Web Host Edition

Easily manage your web applications with the optional Plesk Web Host Edition. This control panel simplifies managing multiple websites, domains and databases, saving you valuable time on administration.
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High-speed snapshots

Create real-time backups of your server and restore them when needed. This feature allows you to undo changes to your applications, even in a live system, and return to a previous state.

All VPS features at a glance

Data center locations
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
Availability
99.99%
SSD NVMe storage system

Unlimited traffic

Bandwidth
External server connection up to 1 Gbps
24/7 expert support

Wildcard SSL certificate

High-performance data centers
ISO 27001 certified

Firewall management

IPS/IDS

Cloud Backup (optional)

From 6.5 cents per GB/month

DDoS protection

Linux

Latest versions of AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
Windows
Windows Server® 2022 or 2025

KVM console

Cloud Panel

Full root access

Administration tool Plesk Obsidian

$6/month

Control panel

Encrypted remote access

Number of email addresses

2
2 GB storage per inbox

Email 2.0

Anti-spam

Domains (optional)
From $1/year
1x IPv4 address per server included

Additional IPv4 addresses (optional)

$5/month per IPv4 address
1x IPv6/80 network included

Unlimited external domains

DNS management

Automate your growth with integrated n8n

Ready in minutes to start automating repetitive tasks.
Launch n8n ready to go

Start automating in minutes. The IONOS VPS image includes n8n with Docker and web UI preinstalled. Choose templates and go live fast. Queue mode available if you need it.

Automate repetitive tasks

Connect over 500 tools, from CRM and online store to email and AI services, without code. Automate lead imports, order updates, Slack notifications, and reports.

Use AI on your terms

Integrate OpenAI, Llama, and more for text generation, classifications, or chatflows. Everything runs on your own server, with no cloud fees or task limits.

Your VPS powered by premium hardware partners

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Grow on infrastructure engineered for reliability

Global data centers
Power your business on infrastructure designed to scale. IONOS operates 31 data centers across North America and Europe, powered by 100% renewable energy. You get high availability, strong performance, and the flexibility to meet your requirements as you grow.
Certified security you can count on
Meet strict security standards with confidence. IONOS is ISO 27001 certified and independently audited to deliver enterprise-level protection. Your data stays secure so you can focus on running your business.

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Your personal consultant

After you order, your personal consultant will guide and support you every step of the way.

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.

Award-winning hosting you can trust

Customer service of the year

Awarded for excellent support:

  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
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When you need fast, reliable support, you can count on a team that is continuously improving. Multiple awards, including Customer Service of the Year and recognition at the European Contact Center & Customer Service Awards, confirm our commitment to helping you succeed.
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CloudComputing-Insider

Awarded for sovereign cloud solutions:

  • 2025 (Platinum)
  • 2024 (Gold)
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When you want a cloud partner that leads through innovation and strategy, choose a provider recognized for strong market performance and forward-thinking solutions.
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Storage Insider

Awarded for best cloud storage solutions:

  • 2025 (Platinum)
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When your business depends on secure, high-performance cloud storage, trust a provider recognized as a top choice among IT companies in the cloud storage space.
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ISG Provider Lens™ Report

Recognized as a public cloud leader:

  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
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When you are looking for proven cloud expertise, rely on Germany’s leading provider for IaaS and PaaS solutions, delivering tailored services at highly competitive prices.
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CloudComputing-Insider

Awarded for outstanding cloud solutions:

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
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When innovation drives your growth, work with a provider selected for its inventive spirit, strategic vision, and deep understanding of the market.
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Service Provider Summit

Recognized as a leading service provider:

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
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When you need scalable services and broad performance capabilities, choose a cloud service provider repeatedly recognized with Platinum status for excellence and reliability.
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Virtual private servers — FAQs

Once your server is up and running, you can jump into your Cloud Panel and take charge:

 https://login.ionos.com/

Essential Resources For a Seamless Start: Discover easy-to-follow guides and practical

tips to streamline your setup and maximize your server’s potential: 

https://www.ionos.com/help/server-cloud-infrastructure/.  

Comprehensive Support Every Step of the Way: Your server’s performance and your

peace of mind are our top priorities. From hardware reliability to software essentials, we’re

here for you. Explore our Scope of Support for detailed information and assistance

options, including:

  • Self-Service: Manage access, configure firewalls, and follow best practices for effective

backups. 

  • Expert Premium Assistance: For advanced needs like custom setups or complex

configurations, our experts are here to help. You can find our contact details here.

Stay Ahead with Proactive Data Protection:

  • Backups: Ensure complete data security with our Cloud Backup solutions. Find step-by-step

setup instructions in our Help Center. 

  • Health Monitoring: Regular HDD/SSD health checks are essential especially for dedicated

servers. Early detection helps prevent downtime and data loss. 

Need assistance? Our team is ready to help: Find our contact details here

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.

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.

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.