I'm looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with IONOS VPS contracts.

I signed up for an IONOS VPS Linux M plan in May 2026. My invoice shows a monthly charge ($8/month with a discount during the first year), so I assumed it was a normal monthly VPS service.

Recently I submitted a cancellation request. IONOS confirmed the cancellation, but the cancellation date shown in my account is May 1, 2029. I contacted support and received a written reply stating that I would still need to pay invoices until that date.

Contract details:

• VPS Linux M
• Contract started: May 1, 2026
• Cancellation date shown: May 1, 2029
• Monthly billing

Has anyone else experienced this with IONOS VPS products?

Were you able to terminate the contract early?
Did IONOS offer any early termination option, buyout, or exception?
How did you resolve the situation?

I'm trying to understand whether this is a standard 36-month commitment and what options customers typically have.

Thanks for any insights.