netcup Webhosting, Domains & Local Block Storage Guide (Plesk Panel / 30% Lifetime Voucher / Domain Rules)

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Not every project needs an unmanaged VPS where you have to patch the Linux kernel, configure Nginx firewalls, and maintain RSPAMD/Postfix mail servers by hand.

If your primary goals are to:

• Run corporate websites, e-commerce storefronts, WordPress blogs, or landing pages reliably;
• Host unlimited custom-domain business email accounts (e.g., [email protected]) with built-in spam filtering;
• Spend zero hours on OS upgrades, server hardening, and mail deliverability maintenance;

Then netcup's Plesk Webhosting lineup is often cheaper, safer, and far more convenient than managing a virtual server yourself.

Below is a complete guide to netcup's Webhosting tiers, Plesk Obsidian features, how to lock in a 30% lifetime recurring discount, important rules around included domains, and how to expand VPS/Root Server disks using Local Block Storage.

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1. Webhosting Specifications & Net Pricing Table#

All prices below are 0% VAT net prices for non-EU customers (US, UK, CA, AU, SG, etc.) and EU B2B customers via Reverse Charge (German private consumers add 19% VAT):

Core Features Included Across All Plans:#

1. Plesk Obsidian Control Panel: Industry-standard graphical web hosting interface supporting multiple languages (English, German, etc.) for effortless website, database, DNS, and mailbox management.
2. Per-Domain PHP-FPM Selection: Switch seamlessly between PHP 7.4 and modern PHP 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3 / 8.4 on a per-subdomain basis.
3. Automated Let's Encrypt SSL: One-click wildcard and multi-domain TLS certificates with automatic background renewal.
4. Node.js, Python & Ruby Support (4000 & 8000 Tiers): Run lightweight Node.js, Python (WSGI/Passenger), and Ruby web apps alongside PHP without needing a separate VPS.
5. Automated Daily Backups: Off-site daily snapshots allow you to restore accidentally deleted files or database tables directly from Plesk with one click.

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2. How the 30% Lifetime Recurring Voucher Works#

While most netcup vouchers for VPS and Root Servers grant 1–2 free initial months or a one-time €5 credit, netcup offers a special 30% recurring discount voucher exclusively for Webhosting 2000, 4000, and 8000:

• One-Time vs. Lifetime Recurring: Standard vouchers apply only to your first invoice. By contrast, the 30% Webhosting voucher is permanently attached to your contract (Dauerrabatt).
• Real-World Math:
  • Webhosting 2000 normally costs €3.39/mo net;
  • Applying a 30% voucher drops your rate to ~€2.37/mo net (~€28.44/year net);
  • Every subsequent renewal year is billed at the exact same 30% discounted rate for as long as you keep the plan;
  • For €2.37/mo net, you get 150 GB SSD storage, free included domain(s), and unlimited custom mailboxes—often cheaper than renewing a single domain and email mailbox elsewhere.
  • Grab an active 30% code anytime from our Active Vouchers Page.

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3. Rules & Caveats for Included Domains (Inklusivdomains)#

Each Webhosting plan includes between 1 and 12 free domains (such as .de, .com, .net, .org, or .eu depending on the tier):

Important Contract Rules to Know Up Front:#

1. Free for the Duration of the Hosting Contract:

"Included domains" mean the annual registry fee is waived for as long as your Webhosting plan remains active.

1. What Happens When You Cancel the Webhosting Plan:

If you later cancel your Webhosting package in the CCP panel:

• The included domains do not remain free forever on a standalone basis.
• During cancellation, you must choose to either: delete the domain, keep it as a standalone paid domain at netcup's standard annual rate, or request the Auth-Code to transfer the domain out to an external registrar (such as Cloudflare Registrar or Porkbun).

1. Accurate WHOIS Contact Data:

For .de domains (managed by DENIC) and generic TLDs, always register with your real name and verifiable billing address to avoid registry compliance holds.

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4. Local Block Storage: Scaling VPS & Root Server Disks Up to 8 TB#

If you run a VPS or Root Server and your primary 64 GB or 128 GB disk starts filling up with media uploads, container volumes, or backups, you do not need to upgrade to an expensive high-CPU server tier just to get more storage.

Instead, attach netcup's Local Block Storage volume:

• Ultra-Low Net Price: Billed purely by capacity at €0.012 / GB / month net (100 GB costs just €1.20/mo net; 1 TB costs €12.00/mo net).
• Maximum Volume Size:
  • Root Server (G9+) and VPS x86 (G10+): Attach up to 8 TB (8,192 GB) per server.
  • Selected entry VPS Lite / G11s models: Attach up to 4 TB.
• Triple-Replicated Ceph Architecture:

Backed by parent company Anexia's distributed enterprise Ceph SAN storage cluster with 3× data replication, protecting your data against individual drive or node failures.

• 4-Step Attachment Workflow:
  1. Order your desired capacity of Local Block Storage in the CCP customer panel.
  2. Log in to the SCP Server Control Panel, open your server's Extension tab, and attach the volume to your instance.
  3. Reboot or rescan the virtio bus and run lsblk over SSH to see the new raw block device (typically /dev/vdb).
  4. Partition, format (ext4 or xfs), and add the UUID to /etc/fstab for seamless persistent storage.