What is IONOS?

IONOS (formerly 1&1) is one of Germany's largest and most established cloud and hosting providers, serving millions of customers across Europe. Now part of United Internet AG, IONOS offers a comprehensive cloud computing platform alongside traditional web hosting, domain registration, and email services. The cloud platform provides virtual servers, VPC networking, managed databases, and object storage. IONOS has made significant investments in sustainability, with their German and UK datacenters running on 100% renewable energy. The company's German heritage ensures strong data protection practices and GDPR compliance throughout their operations.

Key Features

✓Virtual servers with flexible resource allocation
✓VPC for private cloud networking
✓Managed databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB)
✓S3-compatible object storage
✓Domain registration and DNS management
✓Professional email hosting
✓WordPress and web hosting solutions
✓SSL certificates included
✓DDoS protection standard
✓24/7 customer support
✓Renewable energy in EU datacenters
✓Data Center Designer for infrastructure visualization

🔒 Privacy & Data Protection

IONOS is headquartered in Germany, operating under strict German and EU data protection regulations. The company's German datacenters provide full GDPR compliance and data sovereignty for European customers. IONOS has invested heavily in renewable energy, with German and UK facilities running on 100% green power, while other locations offset their carbon footprint. As a major German corporation (part of United Internet AG), IONOS offers the reliability and accountability that comes with EU-based ownership and governance.

Best For

German businesses requiring local cloud infrastructureSmall businesses needing all-in-one hosting solutionsCompanies transitioning from traditional to cloud hostingOrganizations requiring renewable energy datacentersEnterprises needing established, reliable providersWeb agencies managing multiple client websites

💰 Pricing

IONOS uses a resource-based pricing model where you pay for the RAM and CPU cores you need. Pricing starts at approximately $5/month per GB of RAM and $18/month per virtual core, allowing flexible scaling. The company frequently offers promotional pricing for new customers. Their bundled services (hosting, email, domains) often provide excellent value for small businesses needing an all-in-one solution. Visit the IONOS pricing page for current rates.

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