Cloud Storage

More space for your files

Make room for your files and backup copies. Cloud Storage from hostworld.de gives you your own online storage in Germany, with as much space as you choose. We take care of the technology behind the storage.

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From €1.99 per month

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Choose your storage capacity

Choose 200 to 5,000 GB in 20 GB increments. The monthly price appears right beside your selection.

200 GB5,000 GB

200 GB are included in the base price. Each additional 20 GB: +€0.20 / month. Your storage does not expand automatically.

Your selection

Cloud Storage

200 GB storage

€1.99 / month

Incl. 19% VAT. Monthly contract and billing. Seven days notice, no setup fee.

4.9 / 5Top rated at HOSTtest.de · Q2/2026

Cloud Backup and Cloud Storage

The right solution for your files

Do you want regular backup copies, or extra storage for a program you already use?

Cloud Backup

Back up files regularly

Storage space and backup software are included. Choose your files and a schedule. The program then creates your backup copies.

  • Backup software for one computer or server included
  • Back up files on your schedule
  • Restore saved file versions

Our recommendation if you do not already use your own backup program.

Choose a backup plan

Cloud Storage

Space for your own program

You get your own online storage. Use a compatible program to store files or backup copies there. Backup software is not included.

  • Choose your storage capacity
  • Use your own compatible program
  • Set up transfers and backups yourself

A good fit if you already use a program and need online storage for it.

Choose your storage capacity

With Cloud Backup, you configure backups in the included software. With Cloud Storage, you choose and configure a suitable program yourself.

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For files and backup copies

An extra place for important files

Photos, business documents or a copy of your website: keep an extra copy of your files outside your computer or server. Your Cloud Storage is located in Germany. You decide which files to store there.

The amount of space you need

Choose your storage capacity in small increments. The price depends on the amount of space you book.

Storage in Germany

Your files are stored in a data centre in Germany.

Access through your customer portal

Manage your login details, SSH keys and allowed IP addresses in your hostworld.de customer portal. For each service, choose which public IP addresses may access your storage.

How to use your online storage

Choose the right size

Allow enough space for your files. If you also want to keep older file versions, include these when choosing your capacity.

Set up your access

Enable the services you need in your customer portal and configure their allowed IP addresses. Then connect your file transfer or backup program using the displayed login details. For SFTP and Rsync, you can also add your own SSH key.

Store your files

Transfer your files with your chosen program. Set up a schedule there for regular backup copies. Also check that you can open the stored files again.

Everything in your own hands

What you can do yourself, without waiting for anyone

Check storage usage, choose services and restrict access. These views are available directly in your customer portal.

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    Storage and access at a glance

    See your booked capacity and current usage. Your login details and password settings are available in the same place.

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    Enable the services you need

    Enable the file services your software needs. Each service includes setup guidance. iSCSI is available as an alternative to file storage.

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    Restrict access for each service

    Choose which source IP addresses may access each service. Manage IPv4 and IPv6 permissions separately for FTPS, SSH, SMB, NFS and iSCSI.

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    Manage your own SSH keys

    Add your backup software’s public key or generate a key pair in your browser. Download the private key and keep it securely yourself.

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    Keep storage states with snapshots

    Create and manage snapshots in the customer portal. Their storage counts towards your booked capacity. Snapshots do not replace a separate backup.

Plan comparison

All features in detail

FeatureCloud Storage
Selectable capacity200–5,000 GB
Choose your storage capacityIncrease or decrease by 20 GB at a time
ManagementIn the hostworld.de customer portal

Customer experiences

What customers say about us

4.9 out of 525 reviews96 % would recommend

Top-Support und gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

„Preis-Leistungsverhältnis des Anbieters ist sehr gut. Support ist sehr freundlich, zügig und kompetent.“

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Kundenservice, wie man sich diesen wünscht

„Ich wusste nicht weiter, um meinen Fehler zu korrigieren und mir wurde durch den Kundenservice von hostworld.de ganz unkompliziert und schnell geholfen. Die Antwort war so eindeutig verfasst, dass ich es sofort verstanden habe. Der Fehler ist nun beseitigt. Auf Grund dieser positiven Erfahrung kann ich hostworld.de wirklich empfehlen. Ich gebe für jede Kategorie 5-Sterne“

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Schnell, kompetent und immer super freundlich

„Ich möchte meinen Provider ganz bewusst und sehr positiv bewerten, weil ich in der heutigen Zeit selten so einen rundum angenehmen Service erlebt habe. Der Support ist extrem schnell, reagiert zeitnah und lösungsorientiert – und dabei immer freundlich, geduldig und verständlich.“

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Cloud Storage questions

What to know before you choose

What is the difference between Cloud Backup and Cloud Storage?
Cloud Backup includes storage and software for backing up one computer or server. Choose your files and a schedule, and backups run automatically while your device is switched on, connected to the internet and the software is active. Cloud Storage provides online space for a compatible program that you choose and configure yourself. If you do not already use backup software, we recommend Cloud Backup.
Are my files backed up automatically?
We do not create an additional backup of the files in your Cloud Storage at a second location. Keep another copy of important files separate from your Cloud Storage. To make regular backups to your Cloud Storage, set them up in your own compatible program. Cloud Storage does not include backup software, whereas our Cloud Backup service does.
Where is my data stored?
Your files are stored in a data centre in Germany.
Can I choose any storage size?
Choose within the displayed range in 20 GB increments. The configurator shows the corresponding monthly price. There are no fixed plan tiers.
Which access methods are available?
Use FTPS, SFTP, SMB/CIFS, NFS or Rsync for files, depending on your program. Alternatively, connect your storage as an iSCSI drive. Your login details are available in your customer portal. S3 is not supported.
Can I restrict access to specific IP addresses?
Yes. Under “IP Control” in your customer portal, manage allowed public source IP addresses separately for FTPS, SMB/CIFS, NFS, SSH and iSCSI. The SSH rule applies to SFTP, Rsync and file commands together. NFS and iSCSI require a specific source IP. If the public IP address of your connection or server changes, update the access rule. IP rules also apply when you sign in with an SSH key.
Can I use my own SSH key for Rsync?
Yes. Add your program’s public key under “SSH keys” in your customer portal. Ed25519 and RSA with 3072 to 8192 bits are supported. Keep the private key on your side. Rsync connects over SSH on port 2222. Your storage password remains valid and you can remove individual keys.
Are SFTP and additional SSH file commands available?
Yes. Enable SSH in your customer portal to use SFTP, Rsync and selected file commands on port 2222. You can create folders, move files and calculate checksums, for example. Access is restricted to your own storage area. The command list and connection examples are available in your customer portal. An interactive shell and running your own programs are not available.
What is the difference between file storage and iSCSI?
File storage lets you access files and folders through a compatible program. With iSCSI, you instead connect the storage to a server as an additional drive. iSCSI can only be enabled in an empty storage area with all file services disabled. This choice is permanent: the account cannot be switched back to file storage. Disabling iSCSI retains the drive data and the selected storage mode.
What are the contract term and notice period?
The contract runs for 1 month and renews for 1 month at a time. Billing is monthly. You can cancel with 7 days’ notice before the end of the term. There is no setup fee.

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