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Ideal for beginners and smaller projects.

100 GB NVMe SSD storage Your data is stored in two data centres. This way, your hosting isn’t affected by downtime caused by maintenance or outages.

Standard access to server resources The access level (e.g. 1x or 5x) indicates how much server performance is available. The higher the access level, the faster the load times and the more stable the performance – even with high visitor numbers.

1 email address Each mailbox includes 2 GB of storage, included in your package at no extra cost.

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Starter

Double the storage and extra resources for professional websites.

200 GB NVMe SSD storage Your data is stored in two data centres. This way, your hosting isn’t affected by downtime caused by maintenance or outages.

Extended access to server resources The access level (e.g. 1x or 5x) indicates how much server performance is available. The higher the access level, the faster the load times and the more stable the performance – even with high visitor numbers.

2 email addresses Each mailbox includes 2 GB of storage, included in your package at no extra cost.

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Plus

More storage and performance for fast growth.

350 GB NVMe SSD storage Your data is stored in two data centres. This way, your hosting isn’t affected by downtime caused by maintenance or outages.

5x access to server resources The access level (e.g. 1x or 5x) indicates how much server performance is available. The higher the access level, the faster the load times and the more stable the performance – even with high visitor numbers.

4 email addresses Each mailbox includes 2 GB of storage, included in your package at no extra cost.

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Ultimate

Maximum performance for large projects and online shops.

500 GB NVMe SSD storage Your data is stored in two data centres. This way, your hosting isn’t affected by downtime caused by maintenance or outages.

10x access to server resources The access level (e.g. 1x or 5x) indicates how much server performance is available. The higher the access level, the faster the load times and the more stable the performance – even with high visitor numbers.

5 email addresses Each mailbox includes 2 GB of storage, included in your package at no extra cost.

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Unlimited number of SSL Certificates We provide you with an unlimited Wildcard SSL Certificate to protect as many of your websites as you like. Manage your SSL Certificates easily in the Control Panel or via the IONOS API.

Free domain registration and hosting

Getting a domain is the starting point for every online project. That's why you'll receive a free domain included Eligible free domain extensions: .us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .me, .online with the majority of our paid products. Discover our 3 popular plans.

Host your domain

For anyone looking at being present online, picking the right hosting plan is important. The included free domain helps get your web project set up and online in no time.

There are a number of free hosts available who can help you create a website on one of their subdomains without any upfront costs.

However, if you find that your site is slow to load, inundated with unwanted advertising, or there is a lack of customer support available, then you should consider switching to a paid provider. See how we stack up to the competition.

Plan example: Business

Free domain for 1 year.us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online
Free Wildcard SSL Certificate
Unlimited storage
Unlimited databases
Email account included
HTTP/2 protocol

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Create a website and domain

Easy drag and drop builder with free domain, email, mobile-ready templates, multilingual support, and review tools.

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Plan example: Starter

Free domain for 1 year.us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online
Free Wildcard SSL Certificate
Email account included

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Set up an email address

Having the right domain address is key when it comes to communicating via email. All our email plans come with a free domain bundled in.

An email address such as: john.smith@your-business.com, will leave potential customers with the impression that you mean business, especially when compared to competitors with addresses like: johnny.s.33-1985@mailfree.com.

Plan example: Mail Basic 1

1 Free domain for lifetime.us, .com, .net, .online

1 ad-free email account

Spam filter

Webmail

Synchronized on all devices

24/7 expert support

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Learn more about our FREE domain extensions

.com domain

It's the world's most popular domain for a reason. Nothing screams professionalism and reliability quite like a .com top-level domain (TLD).

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.biz domain

If your online business is growing and you're looking to raise your visibility, why not choose one of the most trusted business domains available?

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.ca domain

Join and connect with millions of other Canadians who have found success with a .ca domain name.

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.us domain

The .us domain extension is a valid domain available to anyone with a connection to the United States. It's as American as apple pie, baseball, or the romcom.

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.online domain

What better way to present yourself online than with a .online domain name?

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.me domain

Due to the fact that this domain became used world-wide, search engines began to see the .me domain as a generic top-level domain (gTLD) rather than a ccTLD, enabling it to show up in web searches globally.

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.org domain

Open for anyone to use, .ORG gives voice to millions of organizations and individuals, civic groups, non-profits, clubs, political parties, charities or environmental associations.

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.net domain

.net is one of the select few domains that has been going strong since the beginning of the internet.

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.info domain

.info is the global online standard domain name for providing information.

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Free domain names — FAQ

What are some of the other free offers or deals you've had in the past?

IONOS is always running offers and other deals that add value and save you money. Not long ago, users could get a free .com domain extension when they registered a two-year domain in advance. IONOS has also had free first-year deals on .us domain extensions, although this special offer was only available to customers with a bonafide US presence. It's important to check back often as we're always posting new deals on domain names and other products.

Is there a list of domains at IONOS that are always free?

Yes, there is a list of free domains. Because we've integrated them into our plans and packages, you can get these same FREE domains included at no extra cost. Here's a list of extensions that are available as complimentary add-on domain names:

How can IONOS afford to offer free domains?

First of all, IONOS is not a free domain name service provider in general. We usually have very competitive pricing for our domain customers; however, you will not be able to enjoy free domains all the time. The reason we can occasionally give away domains at little or no cost is that our large customer base enables us to attract a lot of registries that work with us.

One example of such cooperation might be a registry that launches a new TLD but does not intend to do all of the marketing and sales activities by themselves. Nevertheless they would like to see quick growth in their user base and to reach this goal they give IONOS very attractive offers. Then, for example, we can sometimes offer free domain registration.

On the one hand, this is a great opportunity for our customers to benefit from fantastic offers, on the other hand it can evoke the wrong impression about the hosting industry in general. In the long run, it is impossible to offer free domain name registration and cheap web hosting services at a high quality level.

Can I expect to get a free domain name for a lifetime, when register with IONOS?

Yes, there are packages and plans that include a free domain for the life of the plan. Currently, this is possible with our email plans.

How can I get a free domain without hosting?

Pick an email plan like Mail Basic 1 or Mail Basic 25, which includes a free domain bundled in (no web hosting required) and can stay free for the life of the plan. When you register, choose an eligible extension such as .com, .net, .us, or .online.