Domains

Domain Names

Create your online address.

.us Domain

.com Domain

.org Domain

AI Domain Name Generator

Find your domain name faster with AI.

New Top-Level Domains

Stand out with .app, .nyc, .dev, and more.

Bulk Domain Search

Security

SSL Certificates

Secure your site traffic and build trust.

Domain Security

Protect your domain from threats.

Transfer Service

Domain Transfer

Move your domain to IONOS.

Useful Domain Tools

Create Your Website

Website Builder

Create your own website easily.

Website Design Service

Get your website built by experts.

Migration Service

Trust your move to the experts.

Online Marketing

Search Engine Optimization Tool

Improve your SEO with rankingCoach.

Email Marketing

Create effective email campaigns.

Google Ads Management Service

Sell online with Google and help from us.

AI Reputation Management

Effortlessly boost your online reputation.

Website Platforms

Find the right way to build your website.

Useful Website Tools

Create Your Online Store

Online Store Builder

Create your own online store.

eCommerce Website Design

Get your online store built by experts.

Add-ons

eCommerce Plugin

Turn any website into an online store.

Social Buy Button

Sell across social media with one store.

eCommerce Hosting

WooCommerce Hosting

Host your WooCommerce website with IONOS.

PrestaShop Hosting

Reliable hosting tailored to PrestaShop.

eCommerce Platforms

Compare our eCommerce solutions.

Useful Online Store Tools

Shared Hosting

Web Hosting

Fast, scalable hosting for any website.

ASP.NET Hosting

Powerful web hosting on Windows® Server 2022.

Deploy Now

Deploy your site, app, or PHP project from GitHub.

Dedicated Hosting

VPS Hosting

Fully virtualised private servers and SSD storage.

Other Hosting Solutions

Jamstack Hosting

Build faster sites with leaner hosting.

Joomla! Hosting

Optimized hosting and free Joomla! extensions.

Hosting Options Compared

Compare shared and dedicated hosting.

Useful Hosting Tools

PHP Extended Support

Shared Wordpress Hosting

WordPress Hosting

Optimized for speed, reliability and control.

Managed WordPress Hosting

Hassle-free WordPress for any project.

WordPress eCommerce

WooCommerce Hosting

Fast WordPress hosting optimized for WooCommerce.

Professional Email Address

Build your brand with every email you send.

Webmail Login

Hosted Microsoft Exchange

The world's leading calendar and email solution.

Email Marketing

Create effective email campaigns.

Office

Microsoft 365 / Office 365

Powerful Exchange email and Microsoft's trusted productivity suite.

Google Workspace

Collaborate smarter with Google's cloud-powered tools.

Online Storage & Backup

HiDrive Cloud Storage

Access and share your files from anywhere.

Email Archiving

Safeguard your emails against loss.

MyDefender

Protect your data from viruses, ransomware and loss.

Digitize Your Business

Compare our productivity products.

Useful Tools

Root Server

VPS Hosting

Fully virtualized private servers.

Linux VPS

Windows VPS

Dedicated Servers

Get enterprise hardware with unlimited traffic.

New

New

Server Tools

Secure your server or cloud infrastructure.

Rent-A-Server

Compare our server options.

Server Info

IONOS Cloud

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Solutions and Information

AI Model Hub

Use selected LLMs and text-to-image models.

Backup & Storage

Backup Service

Secure your data with high-performance cloud backups.

Block Storage

The perfect storage solution for every workload.

SSD Performance Storage

IONOS Object Storage

Scalable storage for large data volumes.

Network File Storage (NFS)

Distributed data storage for demanding workloads.

Compute Services

Compute Engine

Flexible IaaS platform for professional cloud computing.

Cubes

The fast, affordable way to build your cloud infrastructure.

Containers

Managed Kubernetes

Securely orchestrate container workloads.

Private Container Registry

Manage container images securely in the cloud.

Data Analytics

Event Streams for Apache Kafka

Intuitive event stream deployment in the cloud.

Managed Stackable Data Platform

The high-performance toolkit for Big Data workloads.

Databases

Database as a Service

Add database capacity on demand.

In-Memory DB

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Managed Database Services

Save time on database setup and management.

Network Services

API Gateway

Intuitive solution for comprehensive API management.

Cloud DNS

Streamline your DNS management and simplify complexities.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Distributed forwarding with request routing.

DDoS Protect

Prevent distributed denial of service attacks.

Flow Logs

Analyze your traffic.

Managed Application Load Balancer

Optimal load balancing at the application level.

Managed NAT Gateway

Protect your applications and VMs from unauthorized traffic.

Managed Network Load Balancer

Maximize application availability.

VPN Gateway

Reliable connections between different locations.

Observability Services

Monitoring as a Service

Comprehensive monitoring for all virtual instances.

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Public Cloud Info

Bare Metal Cloud

Dedicated Infrastructure as a Service

Custom fit bare metal for your project.

Bare Metal Servers

Dedicated enterprise-level hardware with per-minute billing.

Bare Metal Cloud Info

Dedicated Server Support

AI Model Hub

Use selected LLMs and text-to-image models.

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AI Model Hub Info

MongoDB

Flexible use of document-based NoSQL database.

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MongoDB Info

IONOS Object Storage

Scalable storage for large data volumes.

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IONOS Object Storage Info

Use Cases

Managed Kubernetes (CI/CD)

Faster pipeline development.

Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Peak protection against data loss.

Digitalization for SMEs

Manage your digital transformation.

Machine Learning Platform

Get more out of your data.

Big Data

Complex data analysis in the cloud.

Firewall as a Service

Customized cloud security solution.

Partner with IONOS

Become a Channel Partner

For distributors and resellers.

Become an ISV Partner

For software vendors (ISVs).

Key Cloud Info

IONOS Cloud Benefits

Key benefits for your business.

Introduction to the Cloud

Discover the benefits of the cloud.

Data Security

Stay safe in the IONOS Cloud.

Data Centers

Our global data center locations.

Webinars

On-demand expert talks.

Success Stories

How businesses use the IONOS Cloud.

Reports

External analysis and studies.

On Premise vs. Cloud

Compare costs and save.

IONOS Startup Program

Free cloud resources for startups.

Free DNS

Reduce page loading speeds with free DNS

Faster domain resolution to keep you online longer
Added protection against outages and downtime
No domain transfer needed

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Free DNS Hosting

Faster loading

Global infrastructure speeds of up to 100 Gbps mean your website loads fast, wherever your visitors are.

Reduced downtime

You’ll get denial of service protection to keep hackers from shutting down your site.

Easier management

Easily adjust DNS, domain, and SSL settings within your application using an IONOS API.

See documentation

What is free DNS hosting?

Free DNS hosting from IONOS improves website performance, ensures reliable uptime, simplifies domain management, enhances security, and allows customized settings at no additional cost.

IONOS free DNS at a glance

Easy to set up

Simple DNS API integration

Secure, reliable domain resolution

Quicker response times via Anycast and 12 PoPs0

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Domain Connect

Connect your application in a click

Easily connect your domain to IONOS products and external services without the DNS record hassle. IONOS supports Domain Connect for more than 110 providers.

How to get free DNS from IONOS

Create an account

Set up your domain

You can easily add DNS Standard to any domain after you register, transfer or set up your domain with IONOS.

Buy an IONOS product

You can also easily add DNS Standard to any IONOS product you choose in your dashboard after purchase.

Try DNS Standard free for the first year

There's no domain transfer required to host your domain with IONOS.

$5/year FREEfor 12 monthswith a 0-year term

Add to cart

Public DNS 0

Standard DNS records 0

Anycast 0

Domain Connect 0

DynDNS via API 0

DNS Pro (optional) 0

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Why choose IONOS DNS?

Global presence

Name servers across the globe ensure fast resolution, stability and security for your domain.

Intuitive control

View and update all your domain settings from one simple dashboard.

Free 24/7 support

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you have, 24/7.

Sustainability

Our DNS service is hosted on servers powered by renewable energy.

Your personal consultant

At IONOS, you have a dedicated contact person for personalized advice, tips to boost your online success, and technical support. Reach them via phone, chat and email, all at no cost to you as an IONOS customer.

Learn more

Need professional & premium DNS features?

Add DNS Pro to any IONOS product or get it with DNS Standard at checkout.

DNS PRO (optional)

Faster loading, more control and advanced security features

Triple your server coverage worldwide with Premium Anycast

Authenticate with DNSSEC for extra security against hacking

Minimize downtime with backup and restore features

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Free DNS service — FAQs

No, DNSSEC is not included. However, you can always add DNS Pro to your products to receive additional protection. Besides DNSSEC, this plan also includes DNS Backup, Premium Anycast DNS, and Secondary DNS — everything you need to protect your domain.

Premium Anycast helps your website load faster by sending visitors' requests to the closest server. This means when someone visits your site, they won't have to wait long to see your content, goods or services. Plus, it comes with extra security features that'll keeps your website safe from denial of service attacks, so everything stays online and running smoothly!

Yes, the DNS API is available to all IONOS customers for free. If you have the necessary expertise or possess the appropriate software, you can change the DNS settings in the interface.

No, if your domain is hosted with another provider, you don’t have to transfer it. You can order DNS Standard from IONOS with your own domain. It's free for the first year.