Customer ReviewsforIONOS, Inc.
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Review from Zeeshan A
1 star04/22/2024
Ionos is falsely charging their customer money on additional services that the customers didnt sign up for or falsely lead to believe that there was no charge for. They recently charged me for marketing radar service which I never signed up for. They also charged me for two ********** Hosting packages which were shown to be $0 when I was prompted to sign up. When I called to complain, their representative ******* told me that they would refund the marketingradar charge but couldnt do anything about the ********** hosting charges, and that he would try but couldnt make any promises and will send me an email on the decision. He then hung on the call saying that I was arguing with him not giving me the opportunity to clarify my concern. I agree with other complaints that they have deceptive and illegal billing practices and if you are not on top of your account activity then be ready for surprise up charges and ********.IONOS, Inc. Response
04/23/2024
Hello *******,
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am sorry to hear that your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I appreciate the time spent 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 can confirm that your concerns have been addressed prior to receiving your review. *******, has initiated a refund for the ************************ Additionally, the WordPress Hosting packages have been terminated, and charges reversed.
Please note, promotional details, including any free months and renewal rates, are outlined at the time of order.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your feedback to improve our services.
Thank you.
********,
IONOS USReview from Dennis H
1 star03/18/2024
Signed up for VPS service on January 16, 2024. Everything was fine until I discovered on March 14 they decided to disable my login and website with no warning given. They have not made it clear why my account was locked only a security issue. I have a simple business service website with nothing unusual in it. After spending over an hour on the phone with customer service I received an email from the "security team" requesting proof of business ownership and identification. If that is something they require they should make that request upfront prior to the customer being able to use the product for 3 months. I reluctantly complied with their request on March 16, 2024 if only to be able to regain access to my domains and my work that is now effectively being held hostage by this horrible company. I've sent multiple follow up emails to the security team.IONOS, Inc. Response
03/20/2024
Hello Mr. Dennis H***,
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am sorry to hear that your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I appreciate the time spent 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 apologize for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected disabling of your VPS service and website. Our security measures triggered a termination of all services, and we understand the frustration this caused. We recognize the need for clearer communication regarding security requirements and will ensure better upfront disclosure in the future. We are actively addressing your concerns and have sent an email to the email address on file for the account with additional information.Thank you for your patience and understanding. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you,
Michelle
IONOS US
Review from Charles A
1 star02/12/2024
Deceptive and illegal business and billing practices. I turned off all auto renew on my domains as I like to decide which to pursue further or not, after one year they send demand letters and threat to send accounts to collection when auto renew is turned off.IONOS, Inc. Response
03/19/2024
Hello Charles,
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review.
Regrettably, the email address you are currently using is not linked to an IONOS account. For security reasons, we are only authorized to make changes or furnish account-specific information when contacted via the designated email address associated with the account.
We have sent an email to the email address provided within this review.Thank you,
Tara, IONOS
Review from Tedley M
1 star02/02/2024
IONOS has repeatedly tried to add services to my account without my approval and charge me ridiculous fees after a phone call telling me that they have new services in 2024. When I try to contact the customer support team they try to assure you that contracts have been cancelled and the account is no longer available but fail to provide follow up emails or validation. This leads to reminder emails a month later with missed payment charges for services and fees I never added or agreed to. When I first started using their service to buy domains at cheaper prices than their competitors I thought they were great, now going through this experience I want nothing to do with them. Im so angry at how they handled this I may file complains every month until this is resolved.Review from Miss.SimpleJayne R
5 stars01/28/2024
I just wanted to say THANK YOU again because I am so excited and grateful for IONOS! so far I have only purchased a domain for a year at crazy low price! which is a blessing at the moment! and the whole process was a lot easier then it could have been! Already the customer service? support and live chat have been super helpful! even with my silly questions. Using IONOS to purchase a domain name and connect it to Shopify with SSL certificate and registration alone has been PHEONOMINAL! seriously I can't thank IONOS enough! Note: Before using IONOS i had went to a few others attempting to streamline or acquire, establish, register, set up & connect, etc. a domain but for some reason was having issues(although, I thought I read the fine print & lost a few bucks due to misleading info at this point) whatever, the point is IONOS has been WONDERFUL THE WHOLE TIME & I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THEIR SERVICES if you want to AVOID a HEADACHE! They also offer more than just the aforementioned! which I'll will be sticking around for as well! Hope this helps! Good luck to you and may you and your business be blessed! Whoever you are! -Much Love Simple Jayne!Review from Rick B
1 star01/23/2024
I registered with this company back in 2009. Now my domain name is locked out and I have no website. They never warned me. Last email was in 2022 saying my renewal was 1/13/23. Now they are demanding I wire them money to get my domain name back. They’ve changed the “amount owed” multiple times. Red flags everywhere. Very unprofessional and VERY fishy. A loyal customer for 15 years and now being held hostage. Any legal advice would be welcomed.IONOS, Inc. Response
01/25/2024
Hello Rick B******,
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am sorry that to hear that your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I appreciate the time spent 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 service that need the most attention.
We appreciate the time spent with IONOS and are sorry to hear that the notifications regarding the status of your account did not reach the email address on file. Please note, we send 5 billing notifications prior to an outstanding balance being forwarded to collections and subsequently terminated due to non-payment. We have sent an email to the email address on file detailing the steps required to regain access to your domain. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you,
Michelle
IONOS USReview from Joshua T
1 star01/22/2024
0 stars is not possible. Run. Let IONOS be a byword when it comes to web services. Background. I signed up for a few services years ago. Seemed reasonable enough. After over a year, I decided to go a different direction and canceled (which was a huge headache). It was a hard enough time getting ahold of someone (I've been on hold a long time as it is). Advice. If something seems to good to be true, it probably is. Over a year after canceling (back in 2022), I get a collection notice. 18 months later? Now I'm forced to try and speak to almost non-existent support staff. I tried logging in using their link to pay just to get them off my back, since it's not worth the trouble from my previous experience. However, my account is locked, even though the email instructs me to log in and pay. Not sure how what they do is legal. My advice is simple. Go with Godaddy, really anyone and pay more for their services. Save yourself a lot of time and headaches. Here's the email I got today This email serves as the final reminder of the outstanding debt of $25.00 for your contract (redacted contract #) We have now locked your contract. If payment is not made, we will forward the case to a collection agency within the next 7 days. Please note that this may incur additional charges. In addition, your contract will be flagged for cancellation and will not be recoverable once cancelled. Solution: Please log in to your IONOS account as soon as possible using the login button below. You can find more details about the failed payment there and simply follow the instructions. As soon as we have received the payment, you will be able to use your package to its full extent again. ____________________ Yea...no thanks IONOS. I think I'd rather eat soggy cereal every day than renew your services lol.Review from Randall G
1 star01/03/2024
Double billed me in December. And my “advisor” is not reachable by email.IONOS, Inc. Response
01/04/2024
Hello Randall,
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I am sorry that to hear that your experience with our company has not met your expectations. I appreciate the time spent 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 service that need the most attention. We understand the importance of promptly addressing billing concerns and the need for reliable communication.
We are committed to resolving the double billing issue promptly. Based on the information provided in this review we are unable to locate a double charge rather, due to a recent change in a pricing structure which was communicated previously via email, two invoices were generated in the month for pricing structure update. The second of which provided a prorated refund for the unused time. However, further communication will be provided shortly regarding the pricing structure update.
Regarding the difficulty reaching your advisor by email, we apologize for any frustration this has caused. You are always able to reach out to our general support team at [email protected] or by using the contact option located in your control panel by accessing the help & contact section of your control panel.
Thank you again for your feedback, and please keep an eye out for our communication that will be sent to the email address on file.
Michelle,
IONOS USReview from Jesse E
1 star01/03/2024
This is a follow up review from November. Still have not received the website that I've been paying for every month. I've scheduled consultations, but they are a no show no call. These guys have been debiting my account each month and have delivered nothing that was promised. The website they designed for me is an unfinished collection of random AI generated nonsense. I sent them extremely detailed feedback (as is the process) , wrote all the verbiage, sent all the photos to be used, and even sent them examples of how to lay it out. They didn't use it. Now I can't get in touch with them. What a rip off! It is now my new mission to write as many bad reviews as possible, I guess that all one can do in this day and age.IONOS, Inc. Response
01/04/2024
Hello Jesse,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts once again. We appreciate your continued engagement and value your feedback. Your insights are crucial to our ongoing efforts to enhance our services.
We deeply regret any inconvenience caused by the delay in delivering your website and the lack of communication during scheduled consultations. This falls far short of the standard of service we strive to provide.
We acknowledge your concerns regarding the website design and the use of AI-generated content. Your detailed feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your effort in providing specific instructions. It is disheartening to hear that we did not meet your expectations.
We want to assure you that we are actively addressing the issues raised and are committed to resolving them promptly. We have forwarded these concerns to our Design Team and they are reviewing the project, and we will reach out to you directly to discuss a resolution and address any outstanding concerns.
Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve our services, and we are dedicated to making this right for you. Please expect a direct communication from our Design Team shortly.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced, and we appreciate your patience as we work to rectify the situation.Michelle,
IONOS US
Review from kevin a
1 star01/01/2024
They raise prices but then lock any changes for the people that are getting the price increase for the long weekend. When you call all you get is it is limited staff. No one knows when this will be fixed and when you speak to a supervisor they say oh this is a known problem. So I have lost 3 days of work closed to update sites. 1and1 and ionos seem to not care about the problems they created.IONOS, Inc. Response
01/03/2024
Hello Kevin,
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and on behalf of IONOS, I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the technical issues associated with the change in pricing structure for your service. Our team is actively working to resolve these problems, and we thank you for your patience.
Understanding the urgency, we are addressing staffing limitations to enhance our customer service. Your business is important to us, and we are dedicated to improving your overall experience. As per our team's recent communication once more information becomes available we will be sure to provide an update.
If you have any further questions in the interim, please contact us directly at [email protected].
Again, we apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.
Michelle,
IONOS US
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