IONOS
IONOS (formerly 1&1 Internet) is one of Europe's largest hosting and domain companies, with ICANN accreditation and operations across Germany, the UK, and the United States. It competes directly with GoDaddy for SMB customers who want an all-in-one web presence package.
Official RDAP endpoint: https://rdap.ionos.com/
If you represent IONOS, claiming is free and adds a Verified badge to this registrar profile. Start verification →
IONOS is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar (IANA ID 83) based in Germany. Claim this profile to add support contacts, pricing links, and a verified ownership badge.
Claim IONOS →OVERVIEW
The registrar is the entry point into IONOS hosting, email, and site builder products. European data-centre options and GDPR-aware operations are selling points for EU customers.
WHAT IT DOES
- Domain registration across major gTLDs and ccTLDs
- Shared, WordPress, VPS, and dedicated hosting
- Business email and Microsoft 365
- Website builder and online marketing tools
BEST FOR
- European SMBs wanting domain and hosting from one EU company
- Users who need phone support in German and English
- Budget shared hosting with a included domain
PRICING
Domains from ~$1 first year; hosting from ~$1/mo intro
IONOS FAQ
Is IONOS the same as 1&1?
Yes. IONOS is the global brand that replaced 1&1 Internet. The company remains ICANN-accredited and is one of the largest registrars in Europe.
HostList ranks registrars and hosts by HRI and profile completeness, not by advertising spend or affiliate relationships. Labeled sponsor banners and partner offers may appear on this site; they never change HRI, directory order, or spotlight selection. ICANN accreditation data is sourced from official IANA and ICANN directories. Read our full independence policy.