You are currently viewing %%HOSTNAME%%. Switch to ionos.com to see international products and offers. Calling from the USA? Reach us at +1-484-254-5555

Go to US website

Free SSL Certificate

Get a free SSL certificate

How to get an SSL certificate for free

When you opt for certain IONOS services and products such as domain registration, hosting for WordPress, or the eCommerce and MyWebsite website builders, you receive a free SSL Wildcard certificate included in the plan.

Start

Ideal for smaller websites and blogs.

Select

25 GB storage

1 email address

Vulnerability and malware scansWe scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes.

Automatic backupsAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days.

AI Website Builder for WordPressCreate your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.

Bestseller

Grow

For websites with higher demands.

Select

50 GB storage

5 email addresses

Vulnerability and malware scansWe scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes.

Automatic backups + 1 year Jetpack Vault includedAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is available as a voucher for 1 year free of charge, without entering customer or payment details.

AI Website Builder for WordPressCreate your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.

AI Assistant for content & designAI helps create text, images, pages, and blog posts, as well as customised WordPress design adjustments.

Boost

More storage and performance for fast growth.

Select

75 GB storage

10 email addresses

Vulnerability and malware scans + automatic removalWe scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Detected malware is removed automatically for optimum security.

Automatic backups + 1 year Jetpack Vault includedAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is available as a voucher for 1 year free of charge, without entering customer or payment details.

AI Website Builder for WordPressCreate your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.

AI Assistant for content & designAI helps create text, images, pages, and blog posts, as well as customised WordPress design adjustments.

E-Commerce

Maximum performance for large projects

Select

100 GB storage

10 email addresses

Vulnerability and malware scans + automatic removalWe scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Detected malware is removed automatically for optimum security.

Automatic backups + 1 year Jetpack Vault includedAutomatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is available as a voucher for 1 year free of charge, without entering customer or payment details.

AI Website Builder for WordPressCreate your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.

AI Assistant for content & designAI helps create text, images, pages, and blog posts, as well as customised WordPress design adjustments.

Shop with WooCommerceGet WooCommerce pre-installed with all the essential plugins for an online shop.

5 GB high-speed database

All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.

Start

Grow

Boost

E-Commerce

General features and functions

Optimised for WordPress

Websites included

Platform technology Our hosting is unique. We use container technology to create a private, isolated environment for your website. Your resources stay protected. You enjoy fast, secure performance regardless of other users.

Linux-based, containerised managed web hosting

Storage space

25 GB

50 GB

75 GB

100 GB

Storage technology We use NVMe SSD storage, the latest and fastest technology. Your files load significantly faster than standard SSDs. This ensures shorter loading times for your website visitors.

NVMe SSD storage

Database size

Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)

Performance (5 GB, 40 user limit)

Database type

MariaDB

Automatic updates Stay in control and customise your update settings for core, plugins, themes and PHP.

PHP versions Available PHP versions: 8.3 is standard. You can select versions 8.2 and 8.4 in the Control Centre.

8.2 / 8.3 / 8.4

Traffic

Unlimited

Free domain for 1 year Get a free domain for 1 year with a 12-month contract. Extensions include .co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, and .online.

Subdomains Add subpages to your website with subdomains. Available via a custom URL.

Unlimited

Wildcard SSL certificates included Wildcard SSL certificates protect your domain and all your subdomains.

1 SSL (DV)

Email accounts (2 GB each) Number of email accounts per package with 2 GB storage each (upgrade available).

Site analytics

Basic

Plus

SEO plugin The pre-installed free version of our 'BeyondSEO' plugin includes all basic functions. It improves search engine visibility and attracts more website visitors.

AI features

AI Website Builder for WordPress In just a few minutes, AI creates a customisable WordPress site based on your input.

MCP integration Seamlessly connect WordPress with AI agents. Activate, apply code and automate processes – without any technical setup.

AI Assistant Get instant support from the AI Assistant to create or edit content, make design changes, and get help using WordPress.

―

AI-generated text and images

―

AI-generated pages and posts

―

Performance

Performance Level Each level represents server resources assigned to your plan. This includes CPU priority, memory, and PHP workers. Higher levels provide more capacity for website traffic and complex tasks.

Performance Level 3

Performance Level 4

Performance Level 5

PHP with OPCache OPCache compiles PHP code and saves it to the server's memory for faster loading times for all following visitors.

HTTP/2 New protocol based on Google's Spdy Protocol. Increases speed, efficiency and security during data transfers.

gzip Powerful automated file compression for reducing file sizes and increasing page load speed.

Security

Vulnerability scanning Daily Site Scan with security vulnerability analysis and recommended solutions. Includes email notifications and scans for all new installations.

Malware protection Regular malware scanning to detect website threats and malware. The Repair feature included in the Boost package helps you clean up malicious code and restore website functionality.

Scan

Scan & Repair

DDoS protection Reverse-proxy used to protect shared hosting from DDoS attacks. We also use spoofing & egress filtering to protect our firewalls. Bogon filtering is in place to mitigate the impact of any potential attacks.

Georedundant data centres At IONOS we keep your data safe by mirroring it to a second data centre at another location.

Daily backups Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days in your control panel.

Jetpack Backup Daily Get 12 months of free daily backups and one-click restores for one website from our partner Jetpack. You'll receive a voucher code via your product dashboard after purchase. There's no obligation to buy at any time, but you must have a wordpress.com account and the Jetpack plugin to claim this offer.

―

12 months free

Anti-phishing and anti-spam filters Protection for your email from phishing and spam.

For developers

Unlimited SFTP accounts

SSH Protocol that provides a secure channel over an unsecured network in a client-server architecture.

WP-CLI WP-CLI is the official command line tool for managing your WordPress website(s).

.htaccess Protect and manage file access rights.

Domain API Connect your domain and manage your SSL certificates and DNS settings using your favourite application.

git Version control management

iPv6 ready Next generation internet protocol.

SSI Embedded and easy-to-use scripts that can be executed on the web server.

Customer service

24/7 support

Help Centre

30-day money-back guarantee

Standard

Great value hosting with all the features you need to get started

Select

1 Mailbox

100 GB storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.

6 GB RAM, 1 vCPU

10 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.

Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.

1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.

Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.

24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.

New year offer

Plus

Double the storage and extra resources for professional websites

Select

1 Mailbox

250 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.

9 GB RAM, 1 vCPU

250 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.

Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.

1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.

Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.

24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.

Premium

Extra power for demanding, memory-intensive websites

Select

1 Mailbox

350 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.

15 GB RAM, 1 vCPU

350 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.

Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.

1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.

Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.

24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.

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

Peak performance for multiple projects and high-traffic online stores

Select

1 Mailbox

500 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.

20 GB RAM, 1 vCPU

500 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.

Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.

1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).

SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access Secure tools and protocols for managing your website.

Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.

Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.

24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.

Unlimited free SSL certificates Secure data transfers on all your domains with unlimited Wildcard SSL certificates. Manage the certificates easily via the Control Panel or using the IONOS API.

All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.

Standard

Plus

Premium

Ultimate

General Features

Hosting technology Our hosting uses container technology to create a private, isolated environment for your website. This protects your resources and delivers consistently fast and secure performance without being affected by other users.

Linux, container based

Unlimited traffic Your website can receive unlimited visitors at no extra cost. We don’t restrict the amount of data transferred between your site and its visitors.

Unlimited websites Host as many websites as you like on one package. Ideal for users with multiple projects or for developers and agencies managing client sites.

CPU priority Higher priority gives your sites greater access to CPU resources, keeping them fast and responsive during peak demand without being affected by other users.

Basic (1X)

Enhanced (3X)

High (5X)

Maximum (10X)

Storage space

100 GB

200 GB

350 GB

500 GB

Storage technology We use NVMe SSDs, the latest and fastest storage technology. Your website files are read and written much faster than with traditional SSDs, resulting in quicker loading times for your visitors.

NVMe SSD

MariaDB databases (2 GB each)

100

250

500

100 GB HiDrive storage Get 100 GB of premium HiDrive Cloud Storage, free for the first year. Securely store and back up your files, with easy access anytime through our desktop, iOS, and Android apps.

Easy 1-click installs

Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, and many other popular apps

Webspace file manager

Domains

Free domain for 1 year

Included free domain extensions

.uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online

Subdomains

5,000

DNS management (Domain Name System)

Domain redirection

Email

Email accounts

Email storage (per account)

2 GB

Email forwarding

Webmail 2.0

Anti-phising and anti-spam

Performance

Performance level Each performance level defines the server resources (CPU and RAM) available to your website. Higher levels provide more power so your site can manage higher traffic and complex tasks without slowing down.

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

CDN Our Content Delivery Network (CDN) stores copies of your website in multiple locations worldwide. This helps your site load faster for visitors, wherever they are.

HTTP/2 enabled servers

Fast webserver compression

Inode file limit To ensure platform stability and fast backups, all hosting packages have a limit of 262,144 files and folders (inodes).

262,144

Security

Uptime guarantee

99.99%

SSL certificate

1 DV Wildcard

Unlimited Wildcard

Malware scanning

Basic

Advanced

Automatic malware removal

Daily backup

Storage and databases

Data recovery

DDoS protection

Geo-redundancy

Extended support available for PHP 5.6+ With our PHP extended support, we continue patching older PHP versions with security fixes, so your websites can keep running securely and reliably while you plan your upgrade.

Redundant network connectivity

Advanced Features

Shell access (SSH)

SFTP accounts WP-CLI is the command-line interface for WordPress. It allows you to manage your WordPress installations (e.g., install updates, manage users) directly from the command line.

200

WP-CLI

IPv6 ready

Cron manager for cron jobs

100

Manually changeable PHP version

PHP 8.4, 8.3 und 8.2

Perl and Python

SSI (Server Side Includes)

Version control management (git)

Marketing

SiteAnalytics

Basic

Plus

Mailing lists

100

Support

24/7 support

Help centre

30-day money-back guarantee

Starter

The intuitive editor for beginners who want to get online quickly

Select

Easy website builder

From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder

Intuitive website editing with simple design options

Free domain for 1 year Choose your preferred domain extension during checkout and get it free for the first year: .co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online. The renewal price for the second year will be displayed once you select your domain. You can add more domain extensions at any time for an additional cost.

Professional email address with 2 GB storage With your professional email, you can create additional email addresses matching your domain name, like contact@help-domain.co.uk. You can also add more mailboxes and storage space at any time.

10 GB webspace & 10 pages

Competitor tracking with marketingRadar Keep track of your competitors' Google activity and more.

AI Logo Generator Create a professional logo in just a few steps, tailored to your business identity.

Plus

A powerful editor with more customisation options

Select

Easy website builder

From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder

Intuitive website editing with advanced design options Customise your website's design and add custom HTML.

Professional email address with 12 GB storage With your professional email, you can create additional email addresses matching your domain name, like contact@help-domain.co.uk. You can also add more mailboxes and storage space at any time.

50 GB webspace & 200 pages

Competitor tracking with marketingRadar Keep track of your competitors' Google activity and more.

AI Logo Generator Create a professional logo in just a few steps, tailored to your business identity.

AI Page Generator Generate an entire page in seconds. Includes customized text and images.

AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver Generate texts in seconds, based on your input. Each generated text is unique and can be edited afterwards.

Professional design with the AI Image Generator Our AI Image Generator crafts custom visuals that align with your brand, helping you maintain a consistent visual identity.

AI SEO Text Generator Instantly generate page titles and descriptions for improved visibility on Google and other search engines.

AI image recognition Generate accurate image ALT text with AI for better SEO and accessibility.

SiteAnalytics Get an overview of your website's visitor stats and performance.

Online booking tool Conveniently receive and manage appointment bookings via your website anytime.

Pro

A powerful editor and a search engine optimisation tool

Select

Easy website builder

From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder

Intuitive website editing with advanced design options Customise your website's design and add custom HTML.

Professional email address with active syncing on all devices and 50 GB storage With your professional email, you can create additional email addresses matching your domain name, like contact@help-domain.co.uk. You can also add more mailboxes and storage space at any time.

Unlimited webspace & pages

Competitor tracking with marketingRadar Keep track of your competitors' Google activity and more.

AI Logo Generator Create a professional logo in just a few steps, tailored to your business identity.

AI Page Generator Generate an entire page in seconds. Includes customized text and images.

AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver Generate texts in seconds, based on your input. Each generated text is unique and can be edited afterwards.

Professional design with the AI Image Generator Our AI Image Generator crafts custom visuals that align with your brand, helping you maintain a consistent visual identity.

AI SEO Text Generator Instantly generate page titles and descriptions for improved visibility on Google and other search engines.

AI image recognition Generate accurate image ALT text with AI for better SEO and accessibility.

SiteAnalytics Plus Get visitor stats and performance insights with automatic reporting by email.

Online booking tool Conveniently receive and manage appointment bookings via your website anytime.

Search engine optimisation with rankingCoach Standard

All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.

Starter

Plus

Pro

Usage

Who it's for

MyWebsite Now Starter is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to get online quickly. Simply choose a template, then add your own content. Quickly adjust shapes, colours and fonts, and add images.

If you want more creative freedom and online bookings, choose MyWebsite Now Plus. Customise how your texts, images and videos are displayed on your website and integrate a booking form.

Build your website with all the features of the Plus package. Climb the search rankings with tailored search engine optimisation tips from rankingCoach.

Website basics

Webspace (storage)

10 GB

50 GB

Unlimited

Webpages

200

Unlimited

Free domain for one year Your domain is free for 1 year when selected with your initial order.

Professional email Promote your website and build your brand with an email address matching your domain (e.g. yourname@yourdomain.co.uk)

Email inbox storage Add mailboxes and extra storage at any time.

2 GB

12 GB

50 GB

Wildcard SSL certificate An SSL certificate encrypts data transmitted to and from your website. It also improves your Google ranking.

Statistics and analytics

SiteAnalytics Plus

Tips via email Get helpful emails with website building tips after purchase.

GDPR compliant Your website has a optional cookie notice built in. This is required if your website is accessed by visitors from the European Union.

Accessibility according to WCAG 2.2 Our website builder complies with the latest WCAG 2.2 standards, ensuring your website is accessible to everyone.

Ad-free

24/7 multi-channel support Get support via email, chat, phone and social media.

IONOS personal consultant Your personal consultant is here with advice on building and growing your online presence.

Website design & content

AI Website Builder Describe your business in a few words, and the AI Website Builder will create a website for you. You can customise your site further afterwards.

AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver Instant text generation within seconds, tailored to your input. Each auto-generated text is unique and editable.

―

High-quality, professional templates Start with a template and customise it to your needs.

Pre-designed colour schemes and text styles Create professional webpages with high-contrast colours and fonts.

Pre-designed sections and layouts Easily add your own text and images to different content blocks.

Flexibility to add and re-arrange elements within sections Add and arrange every element in your sections with an easy-to-use grid.

Unsplash Image Database Access millions of royalty-free photos and high-quality images for almost any industry to design your Website.

AI Image Generator Our AI Image Generator crafts creative visuals aligned with your brand image and helps ensure a consistent visual identity, all based on your specifications.

―

Website Translator Make your website available in multiple languages.

―

Logo generator Create your own professional logo in just a few steps, for free.

Animations Bring your content to life with simple motion effects and ensure a dynamic look.

Social media integration Link to your social media profiles from your website.

WhatsApp link button Add a WhatsApp link button to your website.

―

Contact form Add a contact form to your website. You'll get an email whenever a visitor reaches out.

Optimised for all mobile devices Responsive design means your website will display perfectly on different devices, like PCs, tablets and smartphones.

Photo galleries Present your images in a professional way with photo galleries.

Automatic image optimisation Thanks to automatic scaling, your images will look great no matter what device your visitors view them on.

Adjustable design styles If the pre-designed colour schemes aren't right for you, create your own.

SEO ready Get found faster on search machines with Google PageSpeed optimisation. Customise headlines, meta descriptions, title tags, and more.

AI SEO Text Generator Instantly generate page titles and descriptions for improved visibility on Google and other search engines.

―

Online marketing

Project guidance dashboard Get a quick overview of your project, with easy access to any integrated apps and marketing tools.

Online booking tool Receive and manage appointment bookings via your website anytime..

―

Competitor tracking Stay one step ahead with updates on your competitors' Google ranking, reviews, and social media activity.

rankingCoach Advanced rankingCoach checks your website's SEO and offers clear step-by-step guidance for enhancing your search engine rankings.

―

Recommended actions Recommended actions guide you through the whole website building process.

Customer Support

24/7 customer service

Help centre

30-day money-back guarantee

Benefits of an SSL/TLS certificate

Protect your data transactions

SSL secures the browser connection between visitors and your website with up to 256-bit encryption. This means all transmitted data is protected from third parties attempting to access it.

Anti-phishing

You can protect your customers against phishing (attempting to gain sensitive data from usernames) with SSL Business/Premium. Not only will our partner Sectigo check that your company owns and has the right to use the domain, but also that your company is registered and in good standing.

Builds trust with your site visitors

You want your visitors to feel confident that you are protecting the information they submit on your website. Sectigo is a global leader in internet security, meaning you have leading SSL security standards at your fingertips.

Better ranking with Google

Google ranks websites with SSL higher compared to sites without security certification. Professionally validated sites can receive up to 6% higher rankings in search results!

Site Seal

Site Seals are tiny images that let your website visitors know that your page is encrypted and safe. Users are more likely to trust websites with this proven and well-recognised symbol for online security.

Browse the internet safely

Our SSL certificates are compatible with all major browsers and mobile devices so your visitors and customers know their data is protected and encrypted.

Only at IONOS

Your personal consultant

With IONOS, you benefit from the latest AI. At the same time, after placing your order, your personal consultant on hand — someone who knows you and provides expert advice whenever you need it.

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.

0333 336 5691 Start chat

Free SSL - FAQs

What is the difference between an SSL certificate and an SSL Wildcard certificate?

A regular SSL certificate covers only one domain and one subdomain within that domain. This might be sufficient to webmasters that own a single website and don’t plan on adding any additional subdomains.

Wildcard SSL certificates, on the other hand, are a special type of SSL certificate, and can cover websites with multiple subdomains, saving you time and money.

When you purchase the Wildcard SSL, you need to place an asterisk (*) before the domain level that you want to encrypt. This signals that all subdomain variants should automatically be covered even if some are added later.

How important is an SSL Wildcard certificate for search engine optimisation (SEO)?

According to Google, having an SSL certificate is the easiest thing a webmaster can do to improve their SEO rankings. Google rewards all website owners with a minor ranking boost when they switch from HTTP to HTTPS, thereby enhancing security measures. With a Wildcard SSL certificate, it’s even easier to signal to Google that all your subdomains are secure, which results in more trust from your website visitors.

How do I activate/install my SSL Wildcard certificate?

Setting up your free SSL Wildcard certificate from IONOS can be done directly in the Control Panel. Log in and simply follow these step-by-step instructions to issue the SSL certificate to the desired domain. Once your SSL Wildcard certificate has successfully gone through the validation process, it will be installed in your webspace, and automatically activated.

What are the advantages of a free SSL Wildcard certificate?

There are numerous benefits to an SSL Wildcard cert:

The main one being that you show your visitors you take website security seriously by having this maximum encryption, which in turn helps gain their trust.
The SSL Wildcard certificate enables you to secure all your subdomains under one certificate and gives you the possibility to add other subdomains later without having to re-issue your certificate. The certificate grows with your business.
A faster HTTP/2 connection isn’t possible without an SSL certificate. Since HTTP/2 is becoming the new standard for websites, enhancing usability and speed, you’re more than prepared with your free Wildcard SSL certificate from IONOS.
Another advantage is that you get an SSL certificate for free with certain IONOS products, and it remains free forever, meaning long-lasting security without having to spend a penny.