Secure FTP Hosting
Reliable web storage. Always.
- Plenty of webspace
- Secure transfer thanks to SSH and SSL/TLS
- Daily backups

Transfer your files. Anytime. Anywhere.
SFTP and FTPS – the new standards explained
Definition
- SFTP stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol (or Secure File Transfer Protocol)
- FTPS stands for FTP over SSL
SFTP and FTPS are two mutually independent protocols which basically do the same thing: both use encryption in order to transfer your Web Hosting files securely. FTPS is a further development of FTP including an additional SSL/TLS-encryption. SFTP, on the other hand, is an alternative to FTP based on Secure Shell (SSH).
In order to enable secure file transfer for both Windows Hosting and Linux Hosting, we support both protocols.

Features included
Backup function
Additional Accounts
Data protection
Mobile admin app
Linux or Windows?
24/7 support
Hosting package overview
Standard
Great value hosting with all the features you need to get started
100 GB storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
6 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
10 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
Plus
Double the storage and extra resources for professional websites
Most sold
250 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
9 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
250 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
Premium
Extra power for demanding, memory-intensive websites
350 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
15 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
350 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
SiteAnalytics Plus SiteAnalytics Plus helps you monitor site performance more efficiently. Activate it to track visit length, location, browser type, dwell time and more. You can also generate and export PDF reports of key metrics.
Ultimate
Peak performance for multiple projects and high-traffic online stores
500 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
20 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
500 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support
Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
SiteAnalytics Plus
SiteAnalytics Plus helps you monitor site performance more efficiently. Activate it to track visit length, location, browser type, dwell time and more. You can also generate and export PDF reports of key metrics.
Unlimited free SSL certificates Secure data transfers on all your domains with unlimited Wildcard SSL certificates. Manage the certificates easily via the Control Panel or using the IONOS API.
Enjoy ultimate control
File transfer made easy
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Prefer servers to hosting? No problem
All of the high-quality server solutions offered by IONOS support Secure FTP hosting with both Windows and Linux based servers, providing suitable platforms for use with the SFTP or FTPS protocol. Your decision should be based upon the type of server most suited to the amount of data you wish to store, and the performance levels you require to run your project optimally.
Cloud Servers are perfect for smaller projects and offer great value for money with their versatile nature. Virtual servers work in a similar way and offer you a shared space on a physical server.
With a virtual server, however, you have a choice of packages depending upon your specific requirements. Finally, IONOS's range of dedicated servers offer you ultimate power and performance with an expansive range of storage solutions.
At IONOS, you have a dedicated contact person for personalised advice, tips to boost your online success, and technical support. Reach them via phone, chat and email, all at no cost to you as an IONOS customer.
We're always working to improve our customer support, and we're proud to have won several awards. These include Best Customer Engagement Initiative and Best Use of Customer Insight.
How do I get started?
- Choose a package
- Enable Secure FTP access in the hosting area of the Control Panel
- Set up a password
- Download an FTP client application
- Connect with your server using your server address, your username and your password
Secure FTP Hosting
A Secure FTP server functions as an intermediary between multiple computers in different locations and facilitates the transfer of all file types. These servers offer a number of advantages in terms of security and speed that make transferring and sharing data easy - ideal if you are a website owner. This means the content saved on the server can be easily transferred across the web. All you have to do is enter your details and then download some FTP server software to access your Secure FTP server.
This is worthwhile if you need to access data quickly, save data securely, share it with other users, or simply store data on the server yourself. If you want to build an extensive website, such as a professional online store, you benefit from clearly structured, secure data management and – just like your customers – fast access time, even with high traffic.
Secure FTP access is included in all IONOS hosting packages free of charge. There are two ways to access the server. One is with the help of a beginner-friendly software that guides you through the configuration and data transmission – the so-called FTP client – which is available to download. With the help of the client software, you can configure your server quickly and comfortably, and control the data transmission between PC and server. The management, transfer, updating, and securing of your data will all be made easier with the wide selection of features on offer. The data transmission is done via SFTP/FTPS protocol and is therefore easy, fast, and secure.
The Secure FTP protocol can also be controlled directly via the console, which can be accessed via the IONOS Control Panel. This direct access method on the server does not require a separate client program and is aimed at advanced users.
Yes. Depending on the hosting package, you can create a certain number of additional safe and secure accesses, and each of these can be assigned different permissions or user rights.
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