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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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Plan example: Starter
Free domain for 1 year.us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online - Free Wildcard SSL Certificate
- Email account included
Set up an email address
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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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.
