ionos

IONOS is a German multinational provider of cloud infrastructure and web hosting services. It operates under the IONOS brand and is a subsidiary of United Internet AG. The company offers domain registration, shared hosting, virtual private servers, dedicated servers, cloud servers, managed hosting, email and collaboration tools, a website builder, SSL certificates, and security features such as DDoS protection and backups. It markets to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses, with a focus on ease of use and scalability.

IONOS also provides cloud computing products, including IONOS Cloud, Kubernetes, object storage, and data backup. It maintains data centers in Europe and North America, offering service-level agreements and multi-region options.

Corporate history: The origins trace to the 1&1 brand, founded in 1988 by Ralph Dommermuth in Germany. The hosting and domain business grew under United Internet AG. In the 2010s the entity was branded as 1&1 IONOS, and later consolidated under the IONOS name as a unified global brand. The company positions itself as a provider of affordable and scalable digital infrastructure for small and medium-sized businesses.

Regulatory and privacy: IONOS emphasizes compliance with data protection laws in Europe (GDPR) and markets its data security features. It is involved in standard industry practices for data privacy, security certifications, and customer controls over data location and access.