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  • AddonDomains: 1000
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  • MailboxSize: 2GB
  • MonthlyTransfer: 120000

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On-site Site Building
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  • MailboxSize: 2GB
  • MonthlyTransfer: 120000

Database
  • PHPMyAdmin
  • MySQL
Domain
  • Free Domain
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Easy-install Blog Scripts
  • WordPress
Easy-install CMS
  • Drupal
Ecommerce
  • SSL
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  • POP3
  • Webmail Interface
  • SMTP-authentication
  • IMAP
  • Email Forwarders
  • Auto Responders
  • Anti-Virus
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On-site Site Building
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Platform
  • Windows
  • Linux
Server Side Scripts
  • PHP
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Support
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  • AddonDomains: 1
  • Diskspace: 20 GB
  • EmailAccounts: 2500
  • MonthlyTransfer: 1000 GB
  • Ram: 256

Control Panel
  • Plesk
Database
  • MySQL
Dedicated Server
  • Root Access / Full Access
  • Dedicated IPs
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Domain
  • Free Domain
  • Private Domain Registration
Easy-install Forums
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On-site Site Building
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  • Email Support
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  • Cpu: 2 x 2.4 GHz
  • Diskspace: 250 GB
  • MonthlyTransfer: 1000 GB
  • Ram: 2048

Control Panel
  • Plesk
Database
  • PHPMyAdmin
  • MySQL
Dedicated Server
  • Free Reboots
  • Root Access / Full Access
  • Dedicated IPs
  • RAID
Domain
  • Free Domain
  • Private Domain Registration
Easy-install Blog Scripts
  • WordPress
Easy-install CMS
  • Joomla
  • Drupal
Easy-install Forums
  • phpBB
Ecommerce
  • SSL
  • Private SSL-
  • POP3
  • Webmail Interface
  • IMAP
  • Email Forwarders
  • Auto Responders
  • Anti-Virus
  • Anti-Spam
Platform
  • Linux
Server Side Scripts
  • PHP
Support
  • Phone Support
  • Email Support
  • Available 24 hours
  • Available
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  • Error Logs
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4Found this review helpful

I've had the service for at least 5 years. I have 2 websites that are for non-profits and my own website. Plus I set up a site for a local business with 1&1. Great service, reliable, fast response.

Published 3 years ago By: Cari (Beginner User)

6Found this review helpful

We have two dedicated servers with 1&1. In January the hard drive crashed and one of our servers was down for two days. We asked 1&1 to install a RAID systems to avoid this problem. <br />
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Last week (September 22,11) we lost the same server again. After many calls we were told the cause was nother hardware crash. Even though we had a RAID system in place we were asked to reimage the hard drives! We asked many times for an explanation of what caused the crash and why RAID failed, but did not get any replies to our repeated questions. <br />
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1&1 solution to hardware crashes: they put the hard drive on what they call "rescue mode", which allows you to FTP to it to download your files. This took 3 hours. After that they replace the hard drive, and it took the entire night to reinstall Windows, SQL Server, our appliations, and restore database files!1&1 does not offer any help to speed this up!<br />
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Our staff was up all night workin on restoring the service. By Friday afternoon we were all up and running. Monday morning the service was down again! After holding on the phone for over 30 minutes we were told 1&1 data center is having Internet connectivity problems and thousands of customers are down! <br />
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When I complained to the rep I was told "these servers get used a lot and thus they break down". They would not give us any guarantees that this would not repeat!<br />
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So 3 catastrophic service outages in less than 9 months! We are paying $200/month for unreliable service and subpar support. We are now researching web hosts to find a better one.<br />
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Published 8 months ago By: Mon Nasser (Experienced User)

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Recommended by: 5 of 12 users

Number of reviews: 12

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Richard Perkins doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 4 months ago

I used 1&1 to register some domain names for cheap. Their
system did not charge my card right and I got an invoice
several months later with past due fees of over $18.00 a
month for each domain they screwed up!

I called emailed them with no response, I called and ws told
there was nothing they could do about the charges so I
talked to a supervisor. The supervisor did agree to return
my fees... Read Full Review

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Richard Perkins

(Experienced)

Hosting solutions: 4

Hosting type: Shared

Ralph Horn doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 5 months ago

Beware of this host.
They run a low-price deception. Once you are there you get
nothing.
No support, no setup, no hosting.

Don't get fooled. 

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Ralph Horn

(Experienced)

Hosting solutions: 4

Hosting type: Shared

Robert recommends this hosting provider

Published 6 months ago

I have three website with them and I have no complaints about the service. About price I think their are one of the cheapest, specially in domains. What I really like is that there are no extra charges for data transfer. Their set many features in packages, specially online marketing tools that are very useful and most of them free. 

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Robert

(Intermediate)

Hosting solutions: 2

Hosting type: Shared

Tou Xiong doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 7 months ago

Another switch and bait company. they advertise as "unlimited space" but have a cap of 30GB on their shared hosting. not recommended. also have poor email and phone service service. if you email them questions, they'll just say call their 800 number which connects you to who knows where. had them for over 4 years, and wish i would had gone somewhere else.... 

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Tou Xiong

(Experienced)

Hosting solutions: 2

Hosting type: Shared

Mon Nasser doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 8 months ago

We have two dedicated servers with 1&1. In January the hard
drive crashed and one of our servers was down for two days.
We asked 1&1 to install a RAID systems to avoid this
problem.

Last week (September 22,11) we lost the same server again.
After many calls we were told the cause was nother hardware
crash. Even though we had a RAID system in place we were
asked to reimage the hard drives! We asked... Read Full Review

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Mon Nasser

(Experienced)

Hosting solutions: 5 or more

Hosting type: Dedicated

Jared doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 2 years ago

I've used 1&1 for around five years, and have had numerous issues with their team and service. Their integrity I find lacking as they bury cancellation options on an entirely separate domain from the admin domain which you use access to manage EVERY OTHER facet of your account. Also I had numerous issues trying to login to this cancellation domain, and their customer service people have been less than helpful.... Read Full Review

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Jared

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

USMarine doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 2 years ago

I have to say 1&1 internet hosting company SUCKS! They sent me an invoice 2 months ago. I immediately replied from the same email address telling them it’s not my charges and they need to cancel the service and issue me the credit. 2 months later, I am still calling them; sending them emails and nothing has been resolved. Their customer service people have been rude and hung up on... Read Full Review

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USMarine

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

Lonnie Rudd doesn't recommend this hosting provider

Published 2 years ago

Generally their service has been good in the past, but I was in the process of changing to to a new host that would support ASP.net 3.5 (and update my software & get Microsoft Expression) when they came out with the deal of downloading Dreamweaver free for a 1 year contract. I accepted the deal and moved my domains to the new contract and clicked the download button. IT DOWNLOADED... Read Full Review

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Lonnie Rudd

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

Roger recommends this hosting provider

Published 3 years ago

I've had a 1&1 linux package for about 5 years with multiple domains. I have no complaints - the service has always worked great. I especially like having ssh access to the web host. 

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Roger

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

Jeff Ratliff recommends this hosting provider

Published 3 years ago

Been with them for years. Always great service and low prices. Web mail is a bit slow, but that's my only nitpick. 

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Jeff Ratliff

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

Sam recommends this hosting provider

Published 3 years ago

Great Host! 

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Sam

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

Cari recommends this hosting provider

Published 3 years ago

I've had the service for at least 5 years. I have 2 websites that are for non-profits and my own website. Plus I set up a site for a local business with 1&1. Great service, reliable, fast response. 

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Cari

(Beginner)

Hosting type: Unknown

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