Secure FTP Hosting
- Plenty of webspace
- Secure transfer thanks to SSH and SSL/TLS
- Daily backups

Transfer your files. Anytime. Anywhere.
SFTP and FTPS – the new standards explained
Definition
- SFTP stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol (or Secure File Transfer Protocol)
- FTPS stands for FTP over SSL
SFTP and FTPS are two mutually independent protocols which basically do the same: both use encryption in order to transfer your Web Hosting files securely. FTPS basically is a further development of FTP including an additional SSL/TLS-encryption. SFTP on the other hand is an alternative to FTP based on Secure Shell (SSH).
In order to enable secure file transfer for both Windows Hosting and Linux Hosting, we support both protocols.

Features included
Backup function
Additional Accounts
Data protection
Mobile admin app
Linux or Windows?
24/7 support
Hosting plan overview
Essential
For one website or project
Best for 1 website
10 GB storage
10 databases: MariaDB or MySQL 2 GB of storage per database. If you choose one-click installation for your hosting project, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.
Professional email included
Professional email account with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to already included storage. Includes state-of-the-art anti-spam protection.
Free domain for 1 year
Domain included for 1 year. First-year domain only valid on initial purchase of a 12-month contract. Included free domain extensions: .
Initial performance level 1 At level 1 you have a 512 MB PHP memory limit and up to 2.5 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 100 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.
Starter
For larger web projects
Best for up to 10 websites
50 GB storage
100 databases: MariaDB or MySQL 2 GB of storage per database. If you choose one-click installation for your hosting project, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.
Professional email included
Professional email account with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to already included storage. Includes state-of-the-art anti-spam protection.
Free domain for 1 year
Domain included for 1 year. First-year domain only valid on initial purchase of a 12-month contract. Included free domain extensions: .
Initial performance level 1
At level 1 you have a 512 MB PHP memory limit and up to 2.5 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 100 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.
Plus
For larger web projects
Unlimited websites
Unlimited storage
Unlimited databases: MariaDB or MySQL 2 GB of storage per database. If you choose one-click installation for your hosting project, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.
Professional email included
Professional email account with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to already included storage. Includes state-of-the-art anti-spam protection.
Free domain for 1 year
Domain included for 1 year. First-year domain only valid on initial purchase of a 12-month contract. Included free domain extensions: .
Initial performance level 2
At level 2 you have a 640 MB PHP memory limit and up to 6 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 200 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.
SiteAnalytics Plus SiteAnalytics Plus helps you monitor site performance more efficiently. Activate it to track visit length, location, browser type, dwell time and more. You can also generate and export PDF reports of key metrics.
Ultimate
For multiple large web projects
Unlimited websites
Unlimited storage
Unlimited databases: MariaDB or MySQL 2 GB of storage per database. If you choose one-click installation for your hosting project, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database for you. MySQL 5 is available if you prefer to set up everything manually.
Professional email included Professional email account with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to already included storage. Includes state-of-the-art anti-spam protection.
Free domain for 1 year Domain included for 1 year. First-year domain only valid on initial purchase of a 12-month contract. Included free domain extensions: .
Initial performance level 3 At level 3 you have a 640 MB PHP memory limit and up to 9 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 300 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.
SiteAnalytics Plus SiteAnalytics Plus helps you monitor site performance more efficiently. Activate it to track visit length, location, browser type, dwell time and more. You can also generate and export PDF reports of key metrics.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Our Content Delivery Network boosts performance by caching your website and distributing it across 150+ data centers worldwide. Users receive data from the closest server, and get faster loading times as a result.
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Prefer servers over hosting? No problem
All of the high-quality server solutions offered by IONOS support Secure FTP hosting with both Windows and Linux based servers, providing suitable platforms for use with the SFTP or FTPS protocol. Your decision should be based upon the type of server most suited to the amount of data you wish to store, and the performance levels you require to run your project optimally.
Cloud Servers are perfect for smaller projects and offer great value for money with their versatile nature. Virtual servers work in a similar way and offer you a shared space on a physical server.
With a virtual server, however, you have a choice of packages depending upon your specific requirements. Finally, IONOS's range of dedicated servers offer you ultimate power and performance with an expansive range of storage solutions.
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Learn moreHow do I get started?
- Choose a package
- Enable Secure FTP access in the hosting area of the Control Panel
- Set up a password
- Download an FTP client application
- Connect with your server using your server address, your username and your password
Secure FTP hosting
A Secure FTP server serves as an intermediary between multiple computers in different locations and facilitates the transfer of all file types. These servers offer a number of advantages in terms of security and speed that make transferring and sharing data easy - ideal if you are a website owner. This means the content saved on the server can be easily transferred across the web. All you have to do is enter your details and then download some FTP server software to access your Secure FTP server.
This is worthwhile if you need to access data quickly, save data securely, share it with other users, or simply store data on the server yourself. If you want to build an extensive website, such as a professional online store, you benefit from clearly structured, secure data management and – just like your customers – fast access time, even with high traffic.
Secure FTP access is included in all IONOS hosting packages free of charge. There are two ways to access the server. One is with the help of a beginner-friendly software that guides you through the configuration and data transmission – the so-called FTP client – which is available to download. With the help of the client software, you can configure your server quickly and comfortably, and control the data transmission between PC and server. The management, transfer, updating, and securing of your data will all be made easier with the wide selection of features on offer. The data transmission is done via SFTP/FTPS protocol and is therefore easy, fast, and secure.
The Secure FTP protocol can also be controlled directly via the console, which can be accessed via the IONOS Control Panel. This direct access method on the server, does not require a separate client program and is aimed at advanced users.
Yes. Depending on the hosting package, you can create a certain number of additional safe and secure accesses, and each of these can be assigned different permissions or user rights.
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