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IONOS, Inc.

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    • IONOS, Inc.

      100 N 18th St Ste 400 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2704

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    • IONOS, Inc.

      100 N 18th St Philadelphia, PA 19103-2707

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 287 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 114 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/27/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I bought a domain and website from them. I cancelled the website and got a refund. They revoked my account and now have my domain held hostage, where I can not transfer or access my domain. Considering a lawsuit but decided to try and remedy the issue this way first.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/04/2025

      Dear Mr. ****** *****, 
      Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 
      Wed like to clarify that when your account and services were cancelledas confirmed in your cancellation email and during your phone conversation with our support teamall associated access, including to your control panel and domain ownership, was also terminated as part of the agreement. This process was completed with your acknowledgment, and a refund was issued.
      We have no record of any request from you to retain access to the domain or to initiate a transfer. If we had received such a request, our support team would have been happy to assist by unlocking the domains and providing the necessary authorization codes.
      We understand how important domain access can be, and were always willing to work with our clients to ensure a smooth process. Weve sent an email to the address we have on file with information to help resolve this matter. Please feel free to respond to that message or contact our support team directly if further assistance is needed.
      Sincerely, 
      ******** Smith 
      Executive Solutions Manager
      IONOS, Inc.
      *************************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/04/2025

      [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

      Regards,

      ****** *****

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/25/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My name is ******* ******** I need a refund for my cancelled Contract no. ********* for my order confirmation $2.07 and $2.11 invoice and invoice number is ************ and customer id ********* please refund me both payments and send me proof when both payments is refunded etc.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/02/2025

      Send this to the business asking them Any update on my account balance waiver for account number ********* my name is ******* ******** was it waived yet or no and send me proof when both accounts number balance is waived and cleared and cancelled and send proof for that too etc.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/03/2025

      Dear ******* ********, 
      Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry for any confusion regarding the recent charges and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation.  I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 
      Upon reviewing your account, we can confirm that the $2.07 was an authorization hold. This hold was automatically reversed once the $2.11 transaction was successfully processed for the same service. As such, only the $2.11 payment was fully captured.
      We would also like to note that your concern was addressed and the refund was initiated prior to receiving your online complaint. The credit invoice associated with this transaction is already in process, and the refund for the $2.11 has been refunded to the payment method on file.
      If you have any further questions or require additional documentation, please dont hesitate to reach out to our team directly here within the Executive Solutions team at ******************************* Were happy to assist.
      Sincerely, 
      ******** Smith 
      Executive Solutions Manager
      IONOS, Inc.
      *************************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/03/2025

      [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Answered]

       Complaint: 23515445

      I am rejecting this response because:So both account balance is $0 now?


      Regards,

      ******* ********








      Business Response

      Date: 07/04/2025

      Dear ******* ********,

      Thank you for your reply. The account has been terminated with a $0 balance due. 

      If you have any further questions, please dont hesitate to reach out to our team directly here within the Executive Solutions team at ******************************* Were happy to assist.

      Sincerely, 
      ******** Smith 
      Executive Solutions Manager
      IONOS, Inc.
      *************************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/07/2025

      [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

      Regards,

      ******* ********

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/24/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      IONOS charges $65 without my permission to my card on file.They reassured me that my money would be refunded back in 24 hours, but it has not.I called them today, and they now say that my money will be back in 7 days.I'm not comfortable with the fact that they can access my bank card easily and without my permission.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/01/2025

      Dear ******************* , 
      Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, were sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate the opportunity to clarify. Our goal is always to provide transparent service, and we regret any frustration caused. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 
      When signing up for additional services, they are set to renew and bill per the agreed-upon terms. We want to assure you that we are actively reviewing the status of your refund to ensure it was properly submitted and is processing without issue. While it is true that some financial institutions may take up to 7 business days to reflect the funds back to your account once a refund has been initiated, were taking extra care to confirm that everything on our end was handled correctly.
      We recognize how unsettling it can be to see a charge you werent expecting, and were committed to addressing this promptly. We have sent an email to the email address on file for the account with additional information. If you do not see this email, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder just in case. Alternatively you can reach out to us directly here within the Executive Solutions team at ********************************************************.
      Again, we appreciate your feedback and your patience, and were committed to following through to ensure this is resolved properly. 
      Sincerely,
      ******** *****
      Executive Solutions Manager
      IONOS, Inc.
      *************************************

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/23/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On May 16, 2025, I purchased a domain through IONOS, including a website builder and email address. My payment was processed successfully. However, one hour later, I received an email stating my account was nullified for security reasons. I contacted support and spoke with ***** Oybenes, who explained the issue was due to my use of a gift card, which violated your policies. ***** reopened the account using a traditional card, and the transaction was completed.A week later, I began receiving emails claiming my account was delinquent, despite the payment. On June 20, 2025, I contacted support via chat and spoke with ******* *., who confirmed an error on IONOSs end. He applied a $12.76 credit, clearing the balance, and assured me the domain was safe until May 16, 2026. The chat transcript reads:******* *.: I just issued a credit to the account for $12.76. This will wipe away that invoice and youll have a $0.00 **********: Awesome, thank you for fixing that my domain will be safe, correct? I wont lose it?******* *.: That is correct, your domain is all safe. You are paid up in full until May 16, 2026.On June 23, 2025, I discovered ********* was offline. A representative confirmed Timothys credit but stated the back office needed to approve it. They advised me to pay $12.76 again to restore the domain within 1-3 hours, promising a refund upon review. I paid, but 24 hours later, the domain remained offline. A subsequent call revealed the domain was terminated, requiring a $90 recovery fee or a free domain as compensation.This situation is unacceptable. I paid the original invoice, was assured the domain was safe, paid again under false pretenses, & now face a $90 fee to recover my domain. I have invested tens of thousands in branding and development for *********. This is a significant professional and financial disruption.Please resolve this urgently. I reserve the right to escalate this matter if not addressed promptly.***** ******

      Business Response

      Date: 06/27/2025

      Dear ***** ******,

      Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 

      We understand how frustrating this situation must be, and we truly appreciate you reaching out. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible about our service terms, and were sorry if there was any confusion.

      Upon review of the account, I am glad to be able to offer a full waiver of the $90 redemption fee of your domain ********* in recognition of the significant good faith efforts you made in contacting our support lines to rectify the original balance.  Additionally, the $12.76 which did end up successfully debiting from the payment on file will also be refunded in the next 2-5 business days.

      That being said, we want to make sure you have all the information you need. Weve sent you an email with more detailsplease review it and reply directly, and well be happy to assist further. Alternatively you can reach out to us directly here within the Executive Solutions team at ********************************************************.

      Again, we appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our processes. If youre open to discussing this further, were here to help.

      Sincerely,
      ******** *****
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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/21/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I bought a hosting plan from IONOS for $1 a month for one year. They charged me $73 for the first month by adding a bunch of other services I didnt, need, want, or know about. When they billed me, I tried to cancel, but wouldnt let me. So I had to call customer support and they said I couldnt cancel until 2026.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/27/2025

    Dear **** *****,

    Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention.

    Upon review of the account I see that in selecting the domain ***************** that our Cart Checkout suggested several supporting products which featured either a free first month or discounted rate for the first month of those services.  Once these services invoiced for their full price they would be beyond our typical 30-day Money-Back Guarantee (MBG) for new services, and thus be held to the original agreed upon term denoted in the Order and Contract Confirmation emails.

    That being said, we want to make sure you have all the information you need. Weve sent you an email with more details regarding these contracts with an agreement to terminate any undesired servicesplease review it and reply directly, and well be happy to assist further. Alternatively you can reach out to us directly here within the Executive Solutions team at ********************************************************.

    Again, we appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our processes. If youre open to discussing this further, were here to help.

    Sincerely,
    ******** *****
    Executive Solutions Manager
    IONOS, Inc.
    *************************************


    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/30/2025

    The company has canceled and refunded me for the extra services.  Ideally, they would have done this when I contacted customer support in the first place.  I am satisfied with the outcome and appreciate the help getting this resolved

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/21/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I had a domain registered with IONOS with auto-renewal enabled. I no longer wanted the domain and deleted the contract assuming that would cancel the renewal. I cannot log in to my account anymore and cannot contact support since Im based in ***** and international calls are not feasible.IONOS continues to attempt charging my bank account $20 every few days, which is unwanted. I do not use or want the domain and have no way to cancel it or reach support. I request the immediate cancellation of the domain and termination of any charges or payment attempts.Please confirm this action and stop further payment requests.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/25/2025

    Dear Mr. ******** *****,

    Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 

    Unfortunately I was unable to identify your particular account with the details provided in regards to debiting after cancellation.  Please feel free to either email **************************************************************, or reply to this complaint with non-payment specific information such as Customer ID Number, account holder email address, domains registered or any contract/invoice numbers received in relation to these charge attempts.  We can additionally securely review bank history statements or debit card transaction when emailing to our direct contact address.

    Thank you again for your patience and understanding.  We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our processes. If youre open to discussing this further, were here to help.

    Sincerely, 
    ******** Smith 
    Executive Solutions Manager
    IONOS, Inc.
    *************************************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/20/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On August 28, 2024, we received an email from IONOS stating that our account password was changed - time stamped at 11:28am. At 11:29am, we received an email stating that "We have registered a login to your IONOS account from a new device." which noted the login was from ***************. Following this, a new domain was created under our account called "benjaminlevels". The total of $13 was charged to my credit card linked to our account. The issue is that IONOS is our WEBSITE AND EMAIL hosting company, that automatically flagged an issue with our account, yet allowed for it to be compromised. We have not, to date, received any information regarding this data breach nor an sincere apology for this. That said, we pulled all of our hosting information off of IONOS and informed them we would cancel. Yet, they continued to bill us. We obviously did not pay, and were now sent to collections for a measly $49.72 stating that "Upon checking, your contract IONOS Unlimited (********) is still active and it is only today, June 20, 2025 that you initiate a request for cancellation. If there was no cancellation request on the services, regardless if there is a usage or none, monthly invoices will continue to generate. I can go ahead and confirm the cancellation of the contract." Their customer service is unresponsive, as I emailed on May 15 and again June 17 to ask why they keep billing us if we have cancelled the service. We paid until end of April, even though we pulled our services earlier. I am filing this complaint due to the privacy and credit card breach, lack of accountability and continued billing / collections for a service we no longer trust and have cancelled. We are requesting not only our billing to be adjusted for the arrears of $49.72, but will also request the prior month we paid when service was not in use to be refunded as well.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/27/2025

    Dear **** ******,

    Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention.

    We understand how frustrating this situation must be, and we truly appreciate you reaching out. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible about our service terms, and were sorry if there was any confusion.

    Firstly, we have honored your original cancellation date of March 12th, 2025 when record is made of domains being transferred away from IONOS.  Within our Control Panel, domains can be individually cancelled however any associated hosting contracts are not also automatically cancelled.  This additional confirmation is due to these contracts containing data related to website, email and DNS configuration that may be needed to complete a migration after said domain transfer is successful.  Separate automated email confirmations will be sent in the next ***** hours including credit memos indicating the account balance to be cleared.  This separately processes with our collection partner in 1-3 business days where they will be informed this is a settled account and to remove this case from their records.  It should be noted we inform our collection partner specifically to not report on customer's credit history so as to negatively impact your financial health.  

    In regards to the unauthorized third-party order of the domain ******************, I see that it was invoiced and debited for $13.00 on August 29th and that same amount was refunded on September 2nd, 2024.  Again I extend my deepest apologies if not made clear at the time but our customers' privacy and security is a top-priority.  For that reason when signing in at ***************************** your payment details are masked so that only the last 4 digits of your **** card are visible along with the expiration date.  That should not have been sufficient for this third-party to then order services outside of the IONOS interface.  We hope that to have been your experience where no other questionable debits occurred.

    In order to complete a refund of the March 12th, 2025 invoice we would need to have updated payment details to return the payment.  Payment details can still be updated by signing in at ***************************** as the account completes cancellation.  Once cancellation is competed, all non-required account data (such as payment details) are deleted in the following 90 days in accordance with data retention policies and guidelines.

    Should you wish to discuss this further the Executive Solutions Team is available for callback from 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time.  Alternatively you can reach out to us directly via email at ********************************************************.

    Again, we appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our processes. If youre open to discussing this further, were here to help.
    Sincerely,

    ******** *****
    Executive Solutions Manager
    IONOS, Inc.
    *************************************


    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/15/2025

    Hello, please update the company's BBB Business Review, as given we have been credited/pending refund, and removed from their creditor's list (rightfully so) - it should read that we are satisfied (not dissatisfied). "Answered - the business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer remains dissatisfied."

    Thank you,

    **** ******

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/18/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I approached IONOS simply to purchase two domain namesnothing more, nothing less. However, what followed has been a nightmare of hidden fees and unexpected commitments. Without my clear consent or understanding, I found myself locked into 12-month contract filled with multiple subscriptions I never agreed to. These additional services were silently tacked onto my account, completely unbeknownst to **** was told I had a 30-day window to cancel these extras, but how could I possibly cancel what I didnt even know existed? The lack of transparency and clear communication has trapped me in a costly contract I never intended to enter. This situation has caused me significant stress and financial burden, all because I just wanted to buy two domains. IONOSs practices feel deceptive and unfair, and I demand a resolution that reflects this. There 3 subscribers with charges totaling oncer $250

    Business Response

    Date: 06/25/2025

    Dear Mr. *** *****,

    Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 

    Unfortunately I was unable to identify your particular account with the details provided in regards to subscriptions billing.  Please feel free to either email ************************************* or reply to this complaint with non-payment specific information such as Customer ID Number, account holder email address, domains registered or any contract/invoice numbers received in relation to these charges.  We can additionally securely review bank history statements or debit card transaction when emailing to our direct contact address.

    Thank you again for your patience and understanding.  We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our processes. If youre open to discussing this further, were here to help.

    Sincerely, 
    ******** Smith 
    Executive Solutions Manager
    IONOS, Inc.
    *************************************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/11/2025

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I signed up for Domain and web hosting services with this company and never used them. I was automatically signed up to a subscription which was automatically renewed. The company spam emailed me for the next year so that I received so many emails that I missed the one that said that my subscription was going to renew. Once I realized this, I cancelled the service online only to be informed that I needed to call to cancel. I called the company which also requires that you get a code emailed to you before you get to the phone tree which is only 2 options - web hosting and billing. So, you have to speak to a gate keeper before you talk to cancellation. So in order to cancel this service you must: online initiate, call, get a code, speak to gatekeeping **** then finally speak to cancellation. This is if they Actually cancel your service like they say they will. I was told that my services would be cancelled. They instead revoked my cancellation and signed me up for different services and told me it would take 2-3 days before my services were cancelled. I ended up speaking to SEVEN representatives and have countless emails just to not be a customer of theirs any longer. I was lied to and cheated into maintaining their services as well as wasting 2 hours of my time just speaking to the representatives. Finally the representative ****** cancelled my services and I received the email after the final call was finished. This business should not have an A+ rating with such dark UX practices. There is nothing transparent about their cancellation policies. I would like a refund of my money due to the amount of time and manipulation that I had to endure just to cancel the services.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/18/2025

    Dear ******* ******, 
    Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am truly sorry your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Direct feedback from the customer is an important resource as it helps us focus on the aspects of our products and services that need the most attention. 
    Wed like to clarify a few points regarding your concerns:
    While we understand it may have felt as though additional services were sold, please rest assured that this was not the case. Instead, a downgrade was processed from your web hosting package to a domain-only service. This step was taken to ensure that you retained ownership of your domain registration while allowing the hosting services to be canceled.
    Additionally, weve reviewed your account and can confirm that a refund has been processed to the payment method on file. All remaining services have now been fully terminated.
    We understand that the process you describedinitiating online, receiving a code, navigating call options, and speaking with multiple representativesfelt burdensome and unclear. While some cancellations do require verbal confirmation to protect account security, your experience was far from ideal, and we are actively reviewing our procedures to ensure they are as seamless and transparent as possible.
    We appreciate you acknowledging Alissas assistance in ultimately resolving the issue, and were grateful you stayed engaged throughout the process. Your concerns have been escalated internally for review, and were committed to using your feedback to drive improvements. 
    If you have any further questions or want to provide additional feedback please reach out to us directly here within the Executive Solutions team at ********************************************************.
    Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
    Sincerely, 
    ******** Smith 
    Executive Solutions Manager
    IONOS, Inc.
    *************************************

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/04/2025

    Type:Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Every time I try to log in, I receive a message saying: "For your own protection, access to your IONOS Control Panel has been locked because we detected a possible case of attempted abuse. We have sent an email to the email address saved in your contract data with instructions on how to unlock your account.If you did not receive an email from IONOS or if you have further questions, feel free to call us at ************** (9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri)."However, I did not receive any email. When I tried to contact them, the call was automatically disconnected after approximately three minutes. Initially, I assumed the issue was related to my telecom provider. When I contacted the telecom provider and informed them about the disconnection issue after three minutes, they confirmed there was no problem on their end. I now suspect that the disconnection is happening on IONOS's side, possibly by the employees themselves.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/05/2025

    Hello Rafal Holding, 

    Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback regarding IONOS services.

    I have sent a separate message to the contact email on file with account specific detail regarding its status and actions you can take.

    We regret the poor experience in following the instructions shown upon login and then receiving no response from the indicated support line.  We always aim to provide a quality product and excellent support, and have forwarded this information to our ***************** Team for quality and training purposes. This team will properly address the agents handling this case and advise management for areas of improvement as any dropped or incorrectly disconnected call should be attempted to be called back.

    Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced, and we thank you for bringing these issues to our attention.  Please feel free to respond to the upcoming email with any further questions or concerns.

    Thank you, 
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    IONOS


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