Domain and hosting

What is domain hosting?

Domain hosting and web hosting generally refer to the provision of storage space on the Internet, sometimes called online storage.

This storage space is made available via the web server by means of a physical and virtual server that can be accessed online. Domain and web hosting usually cover related services, for example, one’s own domain. This is where the term domain hosting comes from.

When you opt for an IONOS web hosting plan, your domain is included with your hosting plan. A domain is the URL name by which your website can be found online, for example: “yourcompany.com,” “yourname.blog” or “yourdomain.org”. Which extension you choose is up to you, but it might make sense to choose something that’s easy to remember. Register your perfect domain today so you don’t miss out! Each domain is unique and available only once.

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Overview of our domain hosting services

Our domain and web hosting plans provide the following features:

1

Email addresses

Create a professional email address to match your domain (for example: “firstname@domainname.com”). Set up multiple email accounts with storage space for every domain and web hosting plan.

2

Wildcard SSL

All domain hosting plans from IONOS include a Wildcard SSL certificate. These signal to your website visitors, customers, and even some search engines that all data transfers are encrypted and secure.

3

Name server settings

Specify your own name servers for your domains at any time from the IONOS dashboard. This way, you can hand over the Domain Name Systems (DNS) administration to another provider and even host your own name server.

Domain hosting plans compared

Essential

Everything you need to host your first website

1 website

10 GB redundant storage This is the total amount of disk space available for your website's content. We mirror your data in two data centers, so you stay online even during maintenance or an outage.

10 databases 2 GB of storage per MariaDB or MySQL database. If you choose one-click installation, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.

Initial CPU & MEM resources Performance level 0 of 5: Optimized for up to 100 website visitors per minute (384 MB PHP memory, up to 512 MB RAM).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain for 1 year Choose from these domain extensions: .us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online. Free domain offer must be redeemed on the initial purchase of a 12-month contract term.

Free Wildcard SSL certificate A Wildcard SSL certificate safeguards your domain and up to 10,000 subdomains. It creates a secure connection between you and your visitors, protecting their personal data from third parties.

Professional email One email account with a 2 GB inbox included with your web hosting plan.

Unmetered bandwidth We won't meter your bandwidth or limit traffic to your site.

1-click installs Easily install WordPress, Drupal and over 70 other popular open-source apps.

Daily backup and recovery

Free 24/7 support

Starter

More capacity, ideal for growing websites

10 websites

100 GB redundant storage This is the total amount of disk space available for your website's content. We mirror your data in two data centers, so you stay online even during maintenance or an outage.

50 databases 2 GB of storage per MariaDB or MySQL database. If you choose one-click installation, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.

Basic CPU & MEM resources Performance level 1 of 5: Optimized for up to 100 website visitors per minute (384 MB PHP memory, up to 512 MB RAM).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain for 1 year Choose from these domain extensions: .us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online. Free domain offer must be redeemed on the initial purchase of a 12-month contract term.

Free Wildcard SSL certificate A Wildcard SSL certificate safeguards your domain and up to 10,000 subdomains. It creates a secure connection between you and your visitors, protecting their personal data from third parties.

Professional email One email account with a 2 GB inbox included with your web hosting plan.

Unmetered bandwidth We won't meter your bandwidth or limit traffic to your site.

1-click installs Easily install WordPress, Drupal and over 70 other popular open-source apps.

Daily backup and recovery

Free 24/7 support

Bestselling Plan

Plus

Extra power for demanding, memory-intensive sites

Unlimited websites

Unlimited redundant storage This is the total amount of disk space available for your website's content. We mirror your data in two data centers, so you stay online even during maintenance or an outage.

Unlimited databases 2 GB of storage per MariaDB or MySQL database. If you choose one-click installation, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.

Enhanced CPU & MEM resources Performance level 2 of 5: Optimized for up to 200 visitors per minute on your websites (768 MB PHP memory, up to 6 GB RAM).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain for 1 year Choose from these domain extensions: .us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online. Free domain offer must be redeemed on the initial purchase of a 12-month contract term.

Free Wildcard SSL certificate A Wildcard SSL certificate safeguards your domain and up to 10,000 subdomains. It creates a secure connection between you and your visitors, protecting their personal data from third parties.

Professional email One email account with a 2 GB inbox included with your web hosting plan.

Unmetered bandwidth We won't meter your bandwidth or limit traffic to your site.

1-click installs Easily install WordPress, Drupal and over 70 other popular open-source apps.

Daily backup and recovery

Free 24/7 support

Ultimate

Peak performance for high-traffic or eCommerce sites

Unlimited websites

Unlimited redundant storage This is the total amount of disk space available for your website's content. We mirror your data in two data centers, so you stay online even during maintenance or an outage.

Unlimited databases 2 GB of storage per MariaDB or MySQL database. If you choose one-click installation, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.

Maximum CPU & MEM resources Performance level 5 of 5: Optimized for up to 500 visitors per minutes on your websites (896 MB PHP memory, up to 19 GB RAM).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain for 1 year Choose from these domain extensions: .us, .ca, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online. Free domain offer must be redeemed on the initial purchase of a 12-month contract term.

Free Wildcard SSL certificate A Wildcard SSL certificate safeguards your domain and up to 10,000 subdomains. It creates a secure connection between you and your visitors, protecting their personal data from third parties.

Professional email One email account with a 2 GB inbox included with your web hosting plan.

Unmetered bandwidth We won't meter your bandwidth or limit traffic to your site.

1-click installs Easily install WordPress, Drupal and over 70 other popular open-source apps.

Daily backup and recovery

Free 24/7 support

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