Domains

Domain Names

Create your online address.

.ca Domain

.com Domain

AI Domain Name Generator

Find your domain name faster with AI.

New Top-Level Domains

Stand out with .app, .nyc, .dev, and more.

Bulk Domain Search

Security

SSL Certificates

Secure your site traffic and build trust.

Domain Security

Protect your domain from threats.

Transfer Service

Domain Transfer

Move your domain to IONOS.

Useful Domain Tools

Create Your Website

Website Builder

Create your own website easily.

Online Marketing

Search Engine Optimization Tool

Improve your SEO with rankingCoach.

Email Marketing

Create effective email campaigns.

AI Reputation Management

Effortlessly boost your online reputation.

Website Platforms

Find the right way to build your website.

Useful Website Tools

Create Your Online Store

Online Store Builder

Create your own online store.

Add-ons

eCommerce Plugin

Turn any website into an online store.

Social Buy Button

Sell across social media with one store.

eCommerce Hosting

WooCommerce Hosting

Host your WooCommerce website with IONOS.

PrestaShop Hosting

Reliable hosting tailored to PrestaShop.

eCommerce Platforms

Compare our eCommerce solutions.

Useful Online Store Tools

SHARED HOSTING

Web Hosting

Fast, scalable hosting for any website.

ASP.NET Hosting

Powerful web hosting on Windows® Server 2022.

Deploy Now

Deploy your site, app, or PHP project from GitHub.

Unmanaged Hosting

VPS Hosting

Fully virtualized private servers and SSD storage.

Other Hosting Solutions

Jamstack Hosting

Build faster sites with leaner hosting.

Joomla! Hosting

Optimized hosting and free Joomla! extensions.

Hosting Options Compared

Compare shared and dedicated hosting.

Useful Hosting Tools

PHP Extended Support

SHARED WORDPRESS HOSTING

WordPress Hosting

Optimized for speed, reliability and control.

Managed WordPress Hosting

Hassle-free WordPress for any project.

WordPress eCommerce

WooCommerce Hosting

Fast WordPress hosting optimized for WooCommerce.

Professional Email Address

Build your brand with every email you send.

Webmail Login

Email Archiving

Safeguard your emails against loss.

Email Marketing

Create effective email campaigns.

Online Storage & Backup

HiDrive Cloud Storage

Access and share your files from anywhere.

MyDefender

Protect your data from viruses, ransomware and loss.

Useful Tools

ROOT SERVER

VPS Hosting

Fully virtualized private servers.

Linux VPS

Windows VPS

Dedicated Servers

Get enterprise hardware with unlimited traffic.

New

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Server Tools

Secure your server or cloud infrastructure.

Rent a Server

Compare our server options.

Server Info

IONOS Cloud

Product Highlights

Solutions and Information

AI Model Hub

Use selected LLMs and text-to-image models.

Backup & Storage

Backup Service

Secure your data with high-performance cloud backups.

Block Storage

The perfect storage solution for every workload.

IONOS Object Storage

Scalable storage for large data volumes.

Network File Storage (NFS)

Distributed data storage for demanding workloads.

Compute Services

Compute Engine

Flexible IaaS platform for professional cloud computing.

Cubes

The fast, affordable way to build your cloud infrastructure.

Containers

Managed Kubernetes

Securely orchestrate container workloads.

Private Container Registry

Manage container images securely in the cloud.

Data Analytics

Event Streams for Apache Kafka

Intuitive event stream deployment in the cloud.

Managed Stackable Data Platform

The high-performance toolkit for Big Data workloads.

Databases

Database as a Service

Add database capacity on demand.

In-Memory DB

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Managed Database Services

Save time on database setup and management.

Network Services

API Gateway

Intuitive solution for comprehensive API management.

Cloud DNS

Streamline your DNS management and simplify complexities.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Distributed forwarding with request routing.

DDoS Protect

Prevent distributed denial of service attacks.

Flow Logs

Analyze your traffic.

Managed Application Load Balancer

Optimal load balancing at the application level.

Managed NAT Gateway

Protect your applications and VMs from unauthorized traffic.

Managed Network Load Balancer

Maximize application availability.

VPN Gateway

Reliable connections between different locations.

Observability Services

Monitoring as a Service

Comprehensive monitoring for all virtual instances.

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Public Cloud Info

Bare Metal Cloud

Dedicated Infrastructure as a Service

Custom fit bare metal for your project.

Bare Metal Servers

Dedicated enterprise-level hardware with per-minute billing.

Bare Metal Cloud Info

Dedicated Server Support

AI Model Hub

Use selected LLMs and text-to-image models.

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AI Model Hub Info

MongoDB

Flexible use of document-based NoSQL database.

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MongoDB Info

IONOS Object Storage

Scalable storage for large data volumes.

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IONOS Object Storage Info

Use Cases

Managed Kubernetes (CI/CD)

Faster pipeline development.

Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Peak protection against data loss.

Digitalization for SMEs

Manage your digital transformation.

Machine Learning Platform

Get more out of your data.

Big Data

Complex data analysis in the cloud.

Firewall as a Service

Customized cloud security solution.

Key Cloud Info

IONOS Cloud Benefits

Key benefits for your business.

Introduction to the Cloud

Discover the benefits of the cloud.

Data Security

Stay safe in the IONOS Cloud.

Data Centers

Our global data center locations.

Webinars

On-demand expert talks.

Success Stories

How businesses use the IONOS Cloud.

Vendor Universe Report

External analysis and studies.

On Premise vs. Cloud

Compare costs and save.

Rent a Plesk license – included for free with our servers

Get Plesk Web Host Edition for free with our virtual and dedicated servers.

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Domain-management tools & maximum flexibility

Need a VPS or dedicated server at a bargain price? No problem. IONOS includes the biggest Plesk license (Web Host Edition) for free with all Plesk hosting-products.

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The following features are included in our Plesk Web Host Edition offer:

Reseller management	Subscription management	Account management
Power user view (server + site admin)	Custom view management	WordPress Toolkit
Outbound antispam	Email antivirus	Security Core with ModSecurity Rules by Atomicorp

Reseller management
Subscription management
Account management
Power user view (server + site admin)
Custom view management
WordPress Toolkit
Outbound antispam
Email antivirus
Security Core with ModSecurity Rules by Atomicorp

Servers to choose from:

VPS

A virtual server with a Plesk license is the cheapest way to rent a Plesk server. The computing power of a large server platform is split among customers and you get a vServer with Plesk.

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Dedicated Servers

Do you need a Plesk server as a complete, physical server whose resources (CPU, RAM, storage, network) are exclusively at your disposal? Then a dedicated server with Plesk license is the perfect choice.

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Your personal consultant

At IONOS, you have a dedicated contact person for personalized advice, tips to boost your online success, and technical support. Reach them via phone, chat and email, all at no cost to you as an IONOS customer.

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Managing a Plesk server

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

When you book a server product complete with a Plesk license via IONOS, you won’t have to waste any time installing Plesk. Simply select Plesk during the order process. Find out how to unlock your Plesk license for your server in this Help Center article.

Yes. You can easily install popular extensions and significantly increase the functionality of your Plesk servers. This includes, for example, security extensions with tools for spam prevention, encryption and DDoS protection, and web development extensions with tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, Docker, and Code Editor.

You have several options: On the one hand, you can install additional extensions that provide you with far-reaching backup functionalities. On the other hand, you can use an FTP storage for backups with Plesk, which can also be used for full server backups. In this Help Center article, we provide a step-by-step explanation of how to use an FTP storage for backups with Plesk.

Are you purely looking for a backup solution rather than additional Plesk features? Explore our cloud backup packages and find the best solution for you.