Cloud VPS

  • Fast NVMe storage
  • Unlimited traffic
  • US data centers
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Cost-effective Cloud VPS with many features

Our Cloud VPS is the right choice for any project.

Constant availability

Our cloud connection ensures that your data is available at all times, so you benefit from fail-safe performance.

US data centers

Select a secure ISO-certified data center in the USA, UK, or Europe.

Unlimited traffic

With IONOS Cloud VPS hosting, you won’t be limited or face additional costs. Unlimited traffic is part of the Cloud VPS plan.

Virtualization

Cloud VPS hosting relies on complete virtualization. This ensures increased security and independence.

24/7 support

We are always there for you: Our 24/7 support will help you at any time with any questions on VPS Cloud hosting.

Operating system

You can choose between Linux and Windows for your Cloud VPS distributions so there is something for everyone.

Select your server

Full virtualization
Unlimited traffic up to 1 Gbit/s
Optional Plesk Web Host Edition
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VPS XS

Only $ 2 /month Risk-free for 30 days
1 vCore
CPU
1 GB
RAM
10 GB
NVMe
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VPS S

Save 5%$5/month $ 4 /month for 3 monthswith a 1-year term
2 vCores
CPU
2 GB
RAM
80 GB
NVMe
Plesk license
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VPS M

Save 12.5%$8/month $ 6 /month for 6 monthswith a 1-year term
2 vCores
CPU
4 GB
RAM
120 GB
NVMe
Plesk license
Bestselling Plan

VPS L

Save 16.7%$15/month $ 10 /month for 6 monthswith a 1-year term
4 vCores
CPU
8 GB
RAM
240 GB
NVMe
Plesk license
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VPS XL

Save 20%$30/month $ 18 /month for 6 monthswith a 1-year term
8 vCores
CPU
16 GB
RAM
480 GB
NVMe
Plesk license
Best value

VPS XXL

Save 21%$50/month $ 29 /month for 6 monthswith a 1-year term
12 vCores
CPU
24 GB
RAM
720 GB
NVMe
Plesk license

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VPS plan details

Minimum contract

Choose a monthly or annual term

Cancellation

1-month contracts: Cancel monthly 12-month contracts: Cancel after 12 months, then monthly

Billing method

Prepaid0

All VPS features

Choice of data center location
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
Availability
99.99 %
SSD NVMe storage system

Unlimited traffic

Bandwidth
External server connection up to 1 GBit/s
24/7 expert support
Choice of data center location
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
Availability
99.99 %
SSD NVMe storage system

Unlimited traffic

Bandwidth
External server connection up to 1 GBit/s
24/7 expert support

Wildcard SSL certificate 0

High-performance data centers
ISO 27001 certified

Firewall management 0

IPS/IDS 0

Cloud Backup (optional) 0

From 6.5 cents per GB/month

DDoS protection 0

Wildcard SSL certificate 0

High-performance data centers
ISO 27001 certified

Firewall management 0

IPS/IDS 0

Cloud Backup (optional) 0

From 6.5 cents per GB/month

DDoS protection 0

Linux 0

Latest versions of AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
Windows
Windows Server® 2022 or 2025

KVM console 0

Cloud Panel 0

Full root access 0

Administration tool Plesk Obsidian 0

Control panel 0

Encrypted remote access 0

Linux 0

Latest versions of AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
Windows
Windows Server® 2022 or 2025

KVM console 0

Cloud Panel 0

Full root access 0

Administration tool Plesk Obsidian 0

Control panel 0

Encrypted remote access 0

Number of email addresses 0

2
2 GB storage capacity per inbox

Email 2.0 0

Anti-spam 0

Domains (optional)
Optional add-on
1x IPv4 address per server included

Additional IPv4 addresses (optional) 0

$5/month per IPv4 address
1x IPv6/64 network included

Unlimited external domains 0

DNS management 0

Number of email addresses 0

2
2 GB storage capacity per inbox

Email 2.0 0

Anti-spam 0

Domains (optional)
Optional add-on
1x IPv4 address per server included

Additional IPv4 addresses (optional) 0

$5/month per IPv4 address
1x IPv6/64 network included

Unlimited external domains 0

DNS management 0

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Secure Cloud VPS hosting

Security is important to us, which is why we focus not only on ensuring fail-safe performance, but also provide SSL encryption and DDoS protection.

SSL encryption

The IONOS Cloud VPS server includes a wildcard SSL certificate. So you don’t have to worry about your data’s safety.

Firewall management

The customizable external firewall protects you and your projects from potential external attacks around the clock.

DDoS protection

Any suspicious traffic is immediately sent to our scrubbing centers so that possible attacks can be detected and prevented.

Backups

Additional backups from market leader Acronis can be added to your Cloud VPS plan at a low cost for peace of mind.

Additional server solutions

Cloud server

Take advantage of the highest scalability and maximum flexibility

A cloud server is the perfect solution, if a VPS is too static and not flexible enough for you. Adapt your cloud server to your needs and change the resources you require at any time. You’re billed by the minute, meaning you have the optimal basis for your demanding projects. A cloud server also allows for a multi-VM environment, which comes with many advantages. You can save storage space using block storage or create private networks for demarcated VM environments.
Cloud server
Graphical display: Person configuring a cloud server on a touchscreen; Flipchart with diagrams

Business solutions for maximum performance and flexibility

We have alternative VPS cloud solutions in our range that offer business customers maximum performance:

Compute Engine

We offer the right IaaS solution for your cloud computing applications in a business environment. The reliable business cloud offers customized dedicated resources and is highly scalable.

Cubes

IONOS Cloud Cubes is a fast and affordable way to build your cloud infrastructure. Gain maximum flexibility across multiple workloads with on-demand scalability.

VPS Cloud server – FAQ.

Answers to frequently asked questions on the subject.

VPS Cloud is a virtual private server on which you can host your projects. Here you can completely customize the configuration of the VPS Cloud to your needs, choosing not only the resources you need, but also the operating system you want to use.

VPS Cloud is a virtual private server on which you can host your projects. Here you can completely customize the configuration of the VPS Cloud to your needs, choosing not only the resources you need, but also the operating system you want to use.

Of course. You can easily upgrade your current VPS Cloud plan at any time by visiting the IONOS Control Center.

Of course. You can easily upgrade your current VPS Cloud plan at any time by visiting the IONOS Control Center.

With shared hosting, server resources are shared between different users and the operating system is managed by the provider. With a Cloud VPS, you get root access to the operating system you choose. This means that you are the administrator and therefore need to know what you’re doing.

The Cloud VPS provider takes care of the hardware and manages the resources, which aren’t shared with others when you opt for one of the VPS Cloud solutions.

With shared hosting, server resources are shared between different users and the operating system is managed by the provider. With a Cloud VPS, you get root access to the operating system you choose. This means that you are the administrator and therefore need to know what you’re doing.

The Cloud VPS provider takes care of the hardware and manages the resources, which aren’t shared with others when you opt for one of the VPS Cloud solutions.

Compared to Cloud VPS, cloud servers are characterized by higher scalability and flexibility. With a cloud server, you can freely define the server size and adjust it to your needs at any time. Another important advantage is that Cloud servers are billed by the minute (pay-as-you-go), which isn’t the case with Cloud VPS. Multi-VM environments with private networks, shared VPS Cloud storage, and free load balancing are just a few advantages of Cloud servers.

With the Cloud VPS, i.e. our virtual private servers, it is worth emphasizing the affordable prices. Despite the low cost, you still benefit from full 24/7 support, secure data centers and maximum security.

Compared to Cloud VPS, cloud servers are characterized by higher scalability and flexibility. With a cloud server, you can freely define the server size and adjust it to your needs at any time. Another important advantage is that Cloud servers are billed by the minute (pay-as-you-go), which isn’t the case with Cloud VPS. Multi-VM environments with private networks, shared VPS Cloud storage, and free load balancing are just a few advantages of Cloud servers.

With the Cloud VPS, i.e. our virtual private servers, it is worth emphasizing the affordable prices. Despite the low cost, you still benefit from full 24/7 support, secure data centers and maximum security.