Hetzner (hetzner.com)

Hetzner Online GmbH has been operating since 1997, providing hosting and IT infrastructure services to private and business customers. The company owns and operates data center parks in Germany and Finland, with additional locations in the United States and Singapore. Hetzner develops and assembles its own servers, focusing on energy efficiency, and its data center facilities are certified under ISO/IEC 27001. The company also holds environmental certifications and states that its infrastructure is powered by renewable energy, with extensive use of natural air cooling.

The service portfolio includes dedicated root servers across multiple configurations, including compute, storage, and GPU-based systems, as well as a server auction platform for repurposed hardware. Managed servers are available as a fully administered option, and web hosting plans include caching support, email services, and flexible contract terms.

Hetzner Cloud provides virtual servers with both shared and dedicated resources, managed through a web interface and API. The platform includes networking features such as private networks, firewalls, and load balancing, with support for common operating systems and automation tools. A 99.9% uptime SLA applies to cloud services, and support is available around the clock. The cloud platform is deployed across data center locations in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

On the storage side, Hetzner offers several products, including backup storage, object storage compatible with S3, and a managed file storage service based on Nextcloud for synchronization and collaboration.

Additional services include domain registration, DNS hosting with API access, and colocation within the company’s data center parks, with options ranging from partial to full racks. The infrastructure includes redundant power systems, network connectivity through major exchange points, and controlled physical access. All services are designed in accordance with GDPR requirements, and the company holds certifications related to cloud security and data protection.