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How to get your free domain name

Get your hands on a free domain with selected hosting, website and email plans. Eligible domains include .com, .net, .org, .biz, .me, .online, .us, and .ca.

Essential

Ideal for beginners and smaller projects.

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100 GB NVMe SSD storageYour 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 resourcesThe 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.

Malware scanner for websites

Starter

Double the storage and extra resources for professional websites.

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200 GB NVMe SSD storageYour 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 resourcesThe 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.

Malware scanner for websites

Performance boost with CDN

Plus

More storage and performance for fast growth.

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350 GB NVMe SSD storageYour 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 resourcesThe 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.

Malware scanner for websites

Performance boost with CDN

Ultimate

Maximum performance for large projects and online shops.

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500 GB NVMe SSD storageYour 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 resourcesThe 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.

Malware scanner Pro with automatic repair

Performance boost with CDN

Unlimited number of SSL CertificatesWe 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.

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

Starter

An intuitive editor for beginners who want to get online quickly

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Easy website builder

From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder

Intuitive website editing with simple design options Build a website and customize your design.

Free domain for 1 year Choose your preferred domain extension during checkout and get it free for the first year: .us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online . The renewal price for the second year will be shown once you select your domain. You can add more domain extensions at any time for an additional cost.

Professional email address with 2 GB inbox With your professional email, you can create additional email addresses with your domain name, like contact@help-domain.com. You can also add more mailboxes and storage space at any time.

Includes 10 GB webspace & 10 pages

Competitor tracking with marketingRadar Keep track of your competitors' Google activity and more.

AI Logo Generator Create a professional logo in just a few steps, tailored to your business identity.

Bestselling Plan

Plus

A powerful editor to customize your website design

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Easy website builder

From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder

Intuitive website editing with advanced design options Build a website and customize your design.

Professional email address with 12 GB inbox With your professional email, you can create additional email addresses with your domain name, like contact@help-domain.com. You can also add more mailboxes and storage space at any time.

Includes 50 GB webspace & 200 pages

Competitor tracking with marketingRadar Keep track of your competitors' Google activity and more.

AI Logo Generator Create a professional logo in just a few steps, tailored to your business identity.

AI Page Generator Generate an entire page in seconds. Includes customized text and images.

AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver Generate texts in seconds, based on your input. Each generated text is unique and can be edited afterwards.

Professional design with AI Image Generator & AI Color Palette Generator Our AI Image Generator crafts customized, brand-aligned creative visuals, maintaining a cohesive visual identity.

AI SEO Text Generator Instantly generate page titles and descriptions for improved Google and other search engine discoverability using our AI SEO Text Generator.

AI image recognition Generate accurate image ALT text with AI for better SEO and accessibility.

SiteAnalytics Detailed overview of visitor statistics and performance analysis for your website.

Integrated online booking tool Receive and manage appointment bookings quickly through your website, anytime.

Pro

The perfect combo of a powerful editor and SEO Optimization Tool

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Easy website builder

From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder

Intuitive website editing with advanced design options Build a website and customize your design.

Professional email address with active sync on all devices and 50 GB inbox With your professional email, you can create additional email addresses with your domain name, like contact@help-domain.com. You can also add more mailboxes and storage space at any time.

Unlimited webspace & pages

Competitor tracking with marketingRadar Keep track of your competitors' Google activity and more.

AI Logo Generator Create a professional logo in just a few steps, tailored to your business identity.

AI Page Generator Generate an entire page in seconds. Includes customized text and images.

AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver Generate texts in seconds, based on your input. Each generated text is unique and can be edited afterwards.

Professional design with AI Image Generator & AI Color Palette Generator Our AI Image Generator crafts customized, brand-aligned creative visuals, maintaining a cohesive visual identity.

AI SEO Text Generator Instantly generate page titles and descriptions for improved Google and other search engine discoverability using our AI SEO Text Generator.

AI image recognition Generate accurate image ALT text with AI for better SEO and accessibility.

SiteAnalytics Plus Detailed overview of visitor statistics and performance analysis with automatic reporting via email for your website.

Integrated online booking tool Receive and manage appointment bookings quickly through your website, anytime.

SEO-optimization with rankingCoach Standard

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

Mail Basic 1

2 GB
Approx. 10,000 emails

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1 email account with 2 GB. Expand anytime. You can add mailboxes and extra storage to your plan at any time.

Free domain
Select your desired domain extension from the available options and enjoy it at no extra cost for the life of your plan: .com, .us, .online, .net. Additional domain extensions can be added anytime for a fee.

AI Email Assistant for Webmail (optional)
Optional add-on for AI-crafted emails, summaries, rewriting help, quick replies, and translations in 7 languages — only available for Webmail.

Ad-free email

Spam filter

Webmail

Email templates Save commonly used content blocks as templates to save time.

Schedule emails Plan your email delivery by choosing the date and time you want your emails to send.

Synchronized on all devices

24/7 expert support

Mail Basic 25

50 GB (2 GB/user)
Approx. 500,000 emails

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25 email accounts with 2 GB each. Expand anytime. You can add mailboxes and extra storage to your plan at any time.

AI Email Assistant for Webmail (optional)
Optional add-on for AI-crafted emails, summaries, rewriting help, quick replies, and translations in 7 languages — only available for Webmail.

Ad-free email

Spam filter

Webmail

Email templates Save commonly used content blocks as templates to save time.

Schedule emails Plan your email delivery by choosing the date and time you want your emails to send.

Synchronized on all devices

24/7 expert support

Mail Business

50 GB
Approx. 500,000 emails

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1 user

50 GB email account for each user

AI Email Assistant for Webmail (optional)
Optional add-on for AI-crafted emails, summaries, rewriting help, quick replies, and translations in 7 languages — only available for Webmail.

Ad-free email

Premium virus protection and spam filter

Webmail

Email templates Save commonly used content blocks as templates to save time.

Schedule emails Plan your email delivery by choosing the date and time you want your emails to send.

Sync data across mobile devices in real-time

24/7 expert support

Team collaboration tools Shared calendar, contacts and tasks

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

Start

Ideal for smaller websites or blogs

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25 GB SSD storage

1 email address

Standard performance

Website Cockpit for WordPressThe IONOS Website Cockpit is your central hub in WordPress. It helps you set up, optimize, and monitor your site using helpful tools.

Vulnerability scans and malware detectionDaily scans for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Only in Boost and eCommerce, you'll also get automatic removal of malware found.

Automatic backupsAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes and PHP. Daily backups are stored for up to 7 days.

AI Website BuilderGet your own customizable WordPress site in minutes with help from AI, by just answering a few questions.

Bestselling plan

Grow

Great for content-rich sites with AI tools for faster creation

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50 GB SSD storage

5 email addresses

Enhanced performance

Website Cockpit for WordPressThe IONOS Website Cockpit is your central hub in WordPress. It helps you set up, optimize, and monitor your site using helpful tools.

Vulnerability scans and malware detectionDaily scans for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Only in Boost and eCommerce, you'll also get automatic removal of malware found.

Automatic backups + 12 months Jetpack Vault includedAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes and PHP. Daily backups are stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is included in certain plans as a voucher with no payment or customer info required to redeem.

AI Website BuilderGet your own customizable WordPress site in minutes with help from AI, by just answering a few questions.

AI AssistantInstant support while working on your site. The AI Assistant helps with content, design changes and more.

AI-generated text and images

AI-generated pages and blog posts

Boost

Maximum performance, optimised for demanding websites

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75 GB SSD storage

10 email addresses

Performance boostMore resources (RAM, parallel processes, PHP memory limit) and caching improve your site’s load speed.

Website Cockpit for WordPressThe IONOS Website Cockpit is your central hub in WordPress. It helps you set up, optimize, and monitor your site using helpful tools.

Vulnerability scans + automatic malware removalDaily scans for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Only in Boost and eCommerce, you'll also get automatic removal of malware found.

Automatic backups + 12 months Jetpack Vault includedAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes and PHP. Daily backups are stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is included in certain plans as a voucher with no payment or customer info required to redeem.

AI Website BuilderGet your own customizable WordPress site in minutes with help from AI, by just answering a few questions.

AI AssistantInstant support while working on your site. The AI Assistant helps with content, design changes and more.

AI-generated text and images

AI-generated pages and blog posts

State and local taxes will apply. Click here for our General Terms and Conditions.

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.

Intuitive website builder with AI assistance

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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1 dollar domains

If you're looking for an internet address on a budget, you're sure to find a fitting domain offer here.

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See our full price list and learn how more about how and what you should consider when buying a domain name.

Domain pricing

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Your personal consultant

Not only do you get the latest AI tech, but you also get your own personal consultant to guide you every step of the way.

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.

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.