> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/backup-and-storage/network-file-storage/overview/pricing-model.md).

# Pricing Model

Network File Storage (NFS) pricing explained: cluster size-based billing, no data transfer charges, and regional price lists on IONOS CLOUD

The billing for Network File Storage (NFS) is based on the cluster size.

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**Note:** Data transfer between NFS and your VMs is not metered and incurs no charges.
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The initial cluster size must be between **2 TiB** and **42 TiB**, increasing in **1 TiB** increments. All cluster space is fully usable. After creation, the cluster size can only be increased, not decreased.

Prices are listed in the respective price lists:

* **IONOS SE:** International, including Austria, France, Germany, and Italy ([<mark style="color:blue;">English</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/price-list/ionos-cloud-eur-en) and [<mark style="color:blue;">German</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/price-list/ionos-cloud-gmbh-de) versions).
* **IONOS CLOUD Ltd.:** [<mark style="color:blue;">United Kingdom</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/price-list/ionos-cloud-ltd).
* **IONOS CLOUD Inc.:** [<mark style="color:blue;">United States and Canada</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/price-list/ionos-cloud-inc).


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