Web Hosting
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- Reliable – 99.9% uptime
- Advanced – PHP 8.1 with JIT compiler
- Secure – SSL and DDoS protection
Power your project with scalable hosting
Standard
Budget package with 100 GB storage, a domain and SSL
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 Install WordPress, Joomla!, and 50+ other open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blog, forums etc) with a single click.
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
2.5x more storage than Standard, with extra resources
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 Install WordPress, Joomla!, and 50+ other open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blog, forums etc) with a single click.
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
More storage than Plus, with extra resources and features
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 Install WordPress, Joomla!, and 50+ other open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blog, forums etc) with a single click.
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
The most storage and resources, with SSL for all your sites
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 Install WordPress, Joomla!, and 50+ other open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blog, forums etc) with a single click.
Free domain Free domain for the first year.
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.
Top loading times for your web project
UK’s fastest web host
On your marks, get set…load!
Give your online project a head start when you choose hosting from the UK’s fastest provider.*
*Comparison was made in a time period of 30 days from 18 January 2020 to 17 February 2020 with Teamviewer Web Monitoring. Loading times based on servers located in the UK. We compared our web hosting Linux Expert plan against comparable Linux plans from 123-reg (Linux Unlimited), TSOHost (Pro Hosting) and GoDaddy (Economy Linux Hosting with cPanel).
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Why put your trust in IONOS web hosting?
Speed
Dual platform technology
Scalable performance
HTTP/2 protocol
Security
DDoS protection
Back up and restore
Wildcard SSL and SiteLock
State of the art
Content delivery network
Mobile admin app
Latest technologies
Tailored advice. Tips for online success. Technical support. Available via a direct phone number, chat and email. Free of charge for all IONOS customers.
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.
Compare IONOS hosting solutions
| Web Hosting | ASP.NET Hosting | WordPress Hosting | Dedicated Hosting | VPS | |
| Resource allocation | Shared environment | Shared environment | Shared environment | Dedicated server (4 cores) | Dedicated cloud resources (1 to 6 vCores) |
| Operating system | Linux | Windows | Linux | Linux | Linux/Windows |
| Storage type | HDD | HDD | SSD | HDD/SSD | SSD |
| Storage capacity | 50 to 500 GB | 50 to 500 GB | 25 to 200 GB | Up to 2 TB HDD (hardware) Up to 800 GB SSD (hardware) | 10 to 240 GB |
| Skill level | Advanced | Advanced | Beginner | Advanced | Expert |
| Suitable for | Small and medium-sized standard web projects | Small and medium-sized standard web projects | Small and medium-sized WordPress projects | Larger web projects that require high performance levels and their own network connection | Large and complex web projects with high traffic volumes and high CPU and storage demands. |
| Learn more | Web Hosting | ASP.NET Hosting | WordPress Hosting | Dedicated Hosting | VPS |
What do you want to do with hosting?
We recommend
- 1 free domain for 1 year
- Professional email account with a 2 GB mailbox
We recommend
- Increased resources with up to 9 GB RAM and 500 GB storage.
- One-click installer for your preferred eCommerce application like PrestaShop.
- Wildcard SSL Certificate to secure your customers' data and transactions.
We recommend
- Powerful Windows Server 2022 operating system
- Latest version of ASP.NET
We recommend
- Optimised infrastructure with web space and databases on SSD
- Hassle-free and secure with automatic updates of plugins, themes, and the latest version of WordPress
Web hosting – FAQ
Whether a large or small business, an institution or private user, anyone planning on creating an online presence will require the appropriate storage space for their future website. This is where web hosting services come into play: the provision of storage space for a website by a hosting provider (also known as a provider). Such storage space is referred to as web space. The provision of web space on a server (a computer designed for this purpose), as well as providing the necessary network connections, is usually done at a cost. To put it simply: the customers rent web space from a web hosting service provider.
In order to be able to offer customers the highest technical standards at such cheap prices, IONOS provides web hosting in the form of shared hosting.
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosing your provider. Look for an experienced provider that can offer you a tailor-made service for your web project that, as well as flexible booking options in case the need for system resources increases or decreases.
Your data should be stored among the most secure systems with strict data regulations. The provider you opt for should constantly invest in the security of your data and your IT infrastructure. Pay attention to transparent prices, flexible packages and contractual terms that best suit your needs.
Powerful IT resources and security measures come at a price and must always be state of the art to protect customers' technical infrastructure and data effectively. When it comes to 'free' web hosting plans, we recommend proceeding with caution. First, check if there are any hidden costs. Secondly, many providers tend to display advertising on their customer websites. Even if the free basic features attract you, necessary functions or additional system resources often need to be purchased later. This ultimately results in your 'free' option costing you money.
You can also operate your own server but then you bear the costs of infrastructure, security and maintenance yourself. As an experienced provider with millions of customers, IONOS offers a professional web hosting service at a cheap price, as well as scalable services as required. Numerous applications like WordPress and Magento are included and can be installed in just one click. We take care of security and technology so that you can devote yourself to your internet presence.
Which web hosting plan is the right one for me?
This depends on your requirements. If you are planning a simple website, consisting mostly of static HTML pages and minimal multimedia content, and with manageable data traffic, then our cheap starter package is the ideal option for you. Of course, we also offer more complex packages that are suitable for dynamic web projects and high traffic.
With our most powerful web hosting packages, you can comfortably manage resource-intensive, multimedia-based websites as well as extensive online shops. Compare the respective product details to find the right web hosting packages. We will be happy to advise you. You will also find comprehensive instructions and detailed information on all aspects of hosting in the IONOS Help Centre.
Are web hosting services expensive?
IONOS offers you attractive deals for professional web hosting. The costs vary depending on the package you opt for and the optional additional features you choose. Please refer to the respective package for more information.
Which target group is the IONOS web hosting package best suited to?
Our packages are aimed at companies, agencies, institutions and private individuals. Beginners will find suitable offers just as easily as bloggers, web developers, students and start-ups. We offer companies and agencies enough storage space and resources for multimedia company websites, brand showcases, and extensive eCommerce sites. IONOS web hosting is also a suitable option for anyone who wants to move to an experienced provider.
What is the difference between web hosting and a server?
A server, or web server, is part of the web hosting infrastructure. They are powerful computers on which both configuration files and the data of the hosted websites are stored, i.e. websites and all website content. A root server is a server with "root access" to the configuration data of a server. The IONOS web hosting service does not offer root access as we take care of all the necessary configurations for you. If you choose a dedicated server, a virtual private server or a cloud server, you will have root access and can configure the server yourself.
What is the difference between web hosting and a domain?
A domain is an internet address that leads to a web server. This server stores the respective contents, services and offers that you publish on your domain, i.e. the content that makes up your entire website. If you enter an internet address in the search bar of your web browser, you can retrieve the data that has been provided on the respective server. Providing adequate storage space on a web server is called hosting.
Your domain is your business card on the World Wide Web. It should be as simple and at the same time as distinctive as possible, so that interested parties can easily find your content on the internet. An internet address ideally consists of a short and memorable domain name and a distinctive top-level domain (also known as an extension), for example .co.uk or .com. A domain is structured as follows: www.desireddomain.com.
- If you wish, we can provide you with web hosting without a contract period, i.e. with monthly billing and a cancellation period in the corresponding packages of only one month.
- IONOS web hosting is ideal for running WordPress; there is a complete package available especially for this.
- The package includes a certain amount of data storage.
- If you have any questions, our support is available 24/7. In addition, your personal consultant will also be at your side – completely free of charge.
- All our web hosting packages include an SSL certificate.
- Discover these special features and many more with our web hosting packages!
Yes, our shared hosting plan includes over 70 applications that can be installed with just a few clicks. Thanks to the quick and easy installation process, you can enjoy this wide variety of apps instantly and without any hassle. The IONOS web hosting plan provides 100% compatibility with apps such as the following, plus a whole lot more.
MediaWiki
The Wiki hosting app MediaWiki is one of the many applications included in the hosting plan. The software is open source, written in PHP, and allows users to create and edit webpages in the classic Wiki style – just like Wikipedia or Wiktionary. Wiki hosting is one of the most popular open source software options and works perfectly with IONOS web hosting.
phpBB
Another app installed with just a few clicks via the IONOS wiki hosting package, is the popular phpBB open source forum or bulletin board system. Users can enjoy advanced administrative control panel services and extensive moderation tools.
Mantis Bug Tracker
This popular bug tracking system keeps users up-to-date on any project or software issues with email notifications.
Form Tools
Also available is the Form Tools app, which is ideal for anyone using forms on their website. The PHP/MySQL script allows users to manage all forms and their data in one centralised place.
Zen Cart
Zen Cart is an online store management solution for e-commerce companies. The open source shopping cart add-on transforms any blog into an e-commerce platform.
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