IONOS SE (1&1)

Enterprise Cloud Hosting by 1&1

🌍 Germany 📅 Founded 1988 🏢 4 Data Centers

IONOS, a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary founded in 1988, offers enterprise-grade VPS hosting with German engineering and data centers across Europe and North America. Known for reliability and professional support with 99.9% uptime guarantee.

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Locations
99.99%
Uptime SLA

Why Choose IONOS SE (1&1)?

European Infrastructure

Multiple data centers in Germany, UK, and USA with GDPR compliance

SSD Performance

Fast NVMe SSD storage and dedicated vCPU cores for consistent speed

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, flexible monthly billing, and money-back guarantee

Full Root Access

Complete server control with choice of Linux distributions and Windows

Pros & Cons

👍 Advantages

  • ✓ Established brand with 35+ years of hosting experience
  • ✓ 99.9% uptime SLA with German reliability standards
  • ✓ ISO 27001 certified data centers with advanced security
  • ✓ Easy-to-use control panel and 1-click app installations
  • ✓ 24/7 multilingual customer support via phone and chat
  • ✓ Free SSL certificates and daily backups included

👎 Disadvantages

  • ✗ Higher pricing compared to budget providers
  • ✗ Limited global data center locations
  • ✗ Renewal prices significantly higher than introductory rates
  • ✗ Control panel less flexible than industry-standard cPanel

🎯 Best For

European businesses requiring GDPR-compliant hosting Enterprises needing reliable 24/7 German support E-commerce sites requiring high uptime guarantees Companies scaling from shared hosting to VPS

Features & Specifications

📍 Locations

HeadquartersMontabaur, Germany
Data Centers4 regions

🛟 Support

LevelStandard
Response24h

⚙️ Features

API Access✓
Custom ISO✗
Private Network✓

💳 Billing

CurrencyEUR, USD
Cyclesmonthly, yearly

📋 SLA

Uptime99.99%
Credit Policy✓

💻 OS Support

Linux4 distros
Windows2 versions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IONOS offer managed VPS hosting?
Yes, IONOS provides both managed and unmanaged VPS options. Managed plans include automatic updates, security patches, and expert support for server administration.
What is IONOS's uptime guarantee?
IONOS offers a 99.9% uptime SLA backed by their infrastructure redundancy and monitoring. Service credits are available if uptime falls below this threshold.
Can I upgrade my IONOS VPS plan later?
Yes, IONOS allows seamless scaling of resources including RAM, CPU, and storage without downtime. Upgrades can be made directly through the control panel.
Which operating systems are available?
IONOS supports various Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS) and Windows Server. You get full root/administrator access with all VPS plans.

IONOS SE (1&1) Plans (39)

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Plan CPU RAM Storage Bandwidth Price/mo Visit
VPS XS Linux (Monthly) 1 Core vCore 1 GB 10 GB NVMe Unlimited €1.00 Visit*
VPS S Linux (Monthly) 2 Cores vCore 2 GB 80 GB NVMe Unlimited €2.50 Visit*
VPS M Linux (Monthly) 4 Cores vCore 4 GB 120 GB NVMe Unlimited €4.50 Visit*
VPS L Linux (Monthly) 6 Cores vCore 8 GB 240 GB NVMe Unlimited €8.00 Visit*
VPS XL Linux (Monthly) 8 Cores vCore 16 GB 480 GB NVMe Unlimited €15.00 Visit*
VPS XXL Linux (Monthly) 12 Cores vCore 24 GB 720 GB NVMe Unlimited €29.50 Visit*
Windows VPS S Windows (Monthly) 2 Cores vCore 2 GB 80 GB NVMe Unlimited €14.00 Visit*
Windows VPS M Windows (Monthly) 2 Cores vCore 4 GB 120 GB NVMe Unlimited €18.00 Visit*
Windows VPS L Windows (Monthly) 4 Cores vCore 8 GB 240 GB NVMe Unlimited €34.00 Visit*
Windows VPS XL Windows (Monthly) 8 Cores vCore 16 GB 480 GB NVMe Unlimited €68.00 Visit*
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About IONOS SE (1&1)

IONOS (formerly 1&1) combines decades of hosting expertise with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. As part of United Internet AG, they operate their own data centers and network infrastructure, ensuring full control over performance and security. Their VPS solutions feature dedicated resources, SSD storage, and flexible scaling options ideal for businesses requiring European data sovereignty and GDPR compliance.