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Free cloud hosting from IONOS: It’s really simple

Experience cloud servers with the highest performance!

IONOS gives you the opportunity to test your cloud server for free. Many of the packages contain starting credit that entitles you to a free month as long as the resources you book do not exceed the amount of this credit. And because there’s no minimum contract period, you can cancel at any time. So, you have plenty of time to test your cloud server for free and see the benefits for yourself, which isn’t often the case with other providers.

This reflects a core aspect of the IONOS philosophy. If you’re satisfied with our products, we see it as an indispensable anchor point for a long-term and successful partnership.

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1. Quick registration

Create your admin access in a few simple steps. It's protected via 2-factor authentication.

2. Easy setup

Configure your server, data storage, and network connections. Using drag and drop in the Data Center Designer or the API makes it quick and easy.

3. Ready in minutes

You can start productive operation just minutes after configuring your virtual data center.

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What to consider with “free” cloud servers

Security

The security of the servers and therefore the protection of your data should always be at the forefront when choosing a provider. Free cloud server providers often neglect security in order to save money. At IONOS, we meet the highest standards in terms of security and continuously invest in our state-of-the-art data centers, where we host all cloud servers as part of our comprehensive IT security concept.

Data protection

Data protection is also important when choosing a free cloud server. Choosing a server located in the US makes sense, but if you are an international company or a business looking to expand, it is a good idea to opt for a server located in the EU too so that European data protection regulations apply. The best case would be if the server were located in a data center in Germany - as is the case with IONOS - because all your data would be stored adhering to the GDPR and strict German data protection guidelines.

Performance

With many “free cloud server” offers, you have to settle for limited performance. The processing power and permitted traffic are often severely limited here, which can quickly become a hurdle for more demanding websites and online stores. With IONOS, you get full performance even with the packages that come with starting credit.

Operating system

You might want to install Linux on a “free cloud server”, but you often don’t have a choice and are simply provided with a “free Windows cloud server”. The situation is a lot different with IONOS where you have the choice between different Windows server versions and different Linux distributions.

Storage

The bigger your project gets, the more storage space you demand from the cloud server. Many providers offering “free cloud server hosting” use this growing dependency as a business model. With IONOS, you can rely on servers that come with a generous storage quota right from the start and also enable you to easily increase the storage capacity at a later date.

Service

Good support can really make a difference when operating a cloud server. However, many free cloud server providers simply leave you to your own devices and offer no support. If you rent a cloud server from IONOS, 24/7 support is automatically included.