Hosting & operations
HostingIONOS Cloud for businesses
IONOS Cloud is the cloud platform of the German provider IONOS with servers, Kubernetes, object storage and the AI Model Hub from data centers in Germany. We operate customer solutions such as n8n, Nextcloud, Paperless-ngx or Qdrant there if hosting in Germany with proofs such as C5 is required.
- Licence
- Cloud Service
- Operation
- Data Centers in Germany
- Official website
- cloud.ionos.de
What we use IONOS Cloud for
Server for customer solutions
Virtual servers for n8n, Nextcloud, Paperless-ngx, Open WebUI or Qdrant.
Memory
Object storage for backups and document archives.
Short distances to AI
Applications and language models in the AI Model Hub run with the same provider in Germany.
Growing burdens
Managed Kubernetes when a solution needs to grow with it.
Why IONOS Cloud?
German Data Centers
According to IONOS, 7 data centers in Germany and 18 in the rest of Europe.
Evidence
ISO 27001 based on IT-Grundschutz and a C5:2020 attestation (Type 1, May 2026); Type 2 is in preparation, according to IONOS.
Everything from one provider
Servers, storage, and AI models from a single source.
Green electricity
According to IONOS, it runs on 100% green electricity.
What we take care of with IONOS Cloud
- Choosing the right server and storage size
- Setup, Security, and Backups
- Operation, updates and monitoring
- Support with the order processing agreement
Implementation and consulting can often be subsidised through German BAFA or INQA funding.
What it is not meant for
A cloud is convenient, but the costs run monthly and the hardware is not yours. If you are not allowed to let data leave the house at all, you are better off with an installation on site.
Frequently asked questions about IONOS Cloud
Where are the IONOS Cloud data centers located?
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According to IONOS, in 7 data centers in Germany and 18 more in Europe.
Is IONOS Cloud C5 certified?
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IONOS calls a C5:2020 attestation Type 1 from May 2026; according to the provider, a Type 2 attestation is in preparation. In addition, there is ISO 27001 based on IT baseline protection.
Why IONOS Cloud instead of AWS or Azure?
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Because IONOS is a German provider and processes data in German data centers. This simplifies data protection issues vis-à-vis U.S. providers.
How much does hosting with IONOS Cloud cost?
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It depends on server size, storage, and runtime. We estimate the cost of your solution in advance.
Works together with
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