We use cookies on our website to provide you with the best possible user experience. By continuing to use our website or services, you agree to their use. More Information.
Domains & Hosting
Get started:
Free hosting for your web project in IONOS data centers

How to get free website hosting with IONOS?

If you opt for one of our MyWebsite packages, you receive free website hosting as part of the package.
The MyWebsite packages enable you to create a professional-looking website without any prior coding knowledge. All available packages grant you access to our beginner-friendly website building kit, which you can use to design and create your dream website or your own online store. Numerous responsive design templates ensure that the visual design is not neglected and that your web project is optimally displayed on all end devices. So, you get the amazing benefits associated with these website builders plus you also get free website hosting.
Get free website hosting
Graphical display: Server racks with one being worked on by an employee

Benefits of free website hosting with IONOS

Check out these great advantages.
01

Domain with email

If you choose one of the MyWebsite packages, you’ll get free website hosting, and you will also get the following domain extensions included in the package: .com, .us, .ca, .me, .biz, .info, .org, .net, .online.
02

All the webspace you need

If you want to create and run your own website, there are a lot of things to take care of. But there’s no need to worry about not having enough webspace since we will provide you with the appropriate amount of storage space.
03

Monthly usage possible

Many contracts require a yearly subscription, but if you don’t want to pay for 12 months in advance, it’s possible to book all our website builder packages monthly. You still get the same first-class and reliable hosting, but for a much shorter period.

Get free hosting with MyWebsite

You need a web server with sufficient web space, a hardware setup that can handle the incoming and outgoing traffic of your project, and a content management system or similar software to manage the project.
Responsive design
Personal consultant
Tips via email
Try the IONOS package of your choice risk-free for 30 days. If you're not completely satisfied, you can cancel your contract directly in the control panel for a full refund. Please note: Domains, MyWebsite Services, rankingCoach Plus and Premium Service orders are non-refundable.

Starter

An intuitive editor for beginners who want to get online quickly


6 months $5/month then $9/month
6 months $5/month then $19/month

Build a stunning website fast without any experience

Professional templates to start easy with pre-built section designs and colors

Domain included for 1 year

Professional email address with 2 GB inbox

Includes 10 GB webspace & 10 pages

Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar

Plus

A powerful editor to customize your website design


12 months $1/month then $15/month
12 months $1/month then $25/month

Build a website, customize your design, and add custom html

Utilize flexible sections and colors included with our professional templates

Domain included for 1 year

Professional email address with 12 GB inbox

Includes 50 GB webspace & 200 pages

Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar

SiteAnalytics

Integrated online booking tool

AI text generator BETA version. Create unique text in seconds for any purpose, automatically.

Pro

The perfect combo of a powerful editor and SEO Optimization Tool


6 months $15/month then $25/month
6 months $25/month then $50/month

Build a website, customize your design, and add custom html

Utilize flexible sections and colors included with our professional templates

Domain included for 1 year

Professional email address with active sync on all devices and 50 GB inbox

Unlimited webspace & pages

Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar

SiteAnalytics Plus

Integrated online booking tool

AI text generator BETA version. Create unique text in seconds for any purpose, automatically.

SEO-optimization with rankingCoach Essential

Federal and provincial sales taxes may apply. See General Terms and Conditions.

Free hosting with an affordable website

Send your imagination soaring with designer-made templates.
Screenshot of a portfolio website with images of a tattoo artist at work
Artist
Whatever your medium, spread the word about your work with your online portfolio. Perfect for tattoo artists, musicians, models and more.
Screenshot of a portfolio website with images of interior designs
Designer
If you're a designer or architect, this template is ideal for presenting examples of your projects. Add testimonials for extra credibility.
Screenshot of a portfolio website with black and white images
Photographer
Give your photographs a simple backdrop with this elegant template. Keep your texts short for maximum impact.

FAQ

Free website hosting means that IONOS will run your website on its servers and you don’t have to pay a cent for it. When you opt for one of our MyWebsite packages, we’ll throw in free website hosting, how does that sound? Hosting your website with IONOS has many benefits including 99.9% uptime, scalable performance management, fast page loading times, and protection against cyber attacks, to name but a few.

Yes, with IONOS. Some free hosts offer very basic security features, and you may have to pay to upgrade for more secure features such as an SSL/TLS certificate. This isn’t the case with IONOS as you have all the security you need right from the start. DDoS protection ensures your website is safe from any incoming cyber attacks. The advanced server-side security helps keep your site up and running no matter what happens. The free website hosting package also contains a Wildcard SSL Certificate, enabling you to secure your website with HTTPS.

For extra peace of mind, there are also regular backups, enabling you to recover files from restore points if anything is deleted or lost.

Yes. With IONOS, it’s possible to enjoy free website hosting without having to register a domain since all IONOS MyWebsite plans include a free domain with the website building kit. However, you can also link your project to any other web address as soon as you have added it to your contract.

Yes. Free website hosting is usually associated with an abundance of advertisements since the web provider needs to make their money back. Luckily with IONOS, you don’t have to worry about ads popping up that having nothing to do with your website. Our free website hosting is not just free regarding the cost, but also free of ads.

Your personal consultant

Helpful advice from a single point of contact. Exclusively for you. Experience customer service on a whole new plane. All this and more, free.

Learn more