Reduce page loading speeds with free DNS
Faster domain resolution to keep you online longer- Added protection against outages and downtime
- UK-based name servers
- No domain transfer needed
Free DNS Hosting
Benefits of free DNS hosting in the UK
What is free DNS hosting?
IONOS free DNS at a glance
Easy to set up
- Simple DNS API integration
- Secure, reliable domain resolution
- Quicker response times via Anycast and 14 PoPs0
Domain Connect
Connect your application in a click
How to get free DNS from IONOS
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Create an account
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Try DNS Standard free for the first year
Public DNS0
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?
Need professional & premium DNS features?
DNS PRO (optional)
- Triple your server coverage worldwide with Premium Anycast
- Authenticate with DNSSEC for extra security against hacking
- Minimise downtime with backup and restore features
Free DNS service – FAQs
No, DNSSEC is not included. However, you can always add DNS Pro to your contract 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.
No, DNSSEC is not included. However, you can always add DNS Pro to your contract 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!
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 1&1 customers for free. If you have the necessary expertise or possess the appropriate software, you can change the DNS settings in the interface.
Yes, the DNS API is available to all 1&1 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.
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.
By using servers located in the UK, users accessing your website from the UK will experience reduced latency, resulting in quicker load times. You'll also guarantee that you comply with UK data protection regulations, like the GDPR, keeping you safe from possible fines and lawsuits.
By using servers located in the UK, users accessing your website from the UK will experience reduced latency, resulting in quicker load times. You'll also guarantee that you comply with UK data protection regulations, like the GDPR, keeping you safe from possible fines and lawsuits.
