Log in to the Data Center Designer
Open the DCD in your web browser by going to https://dcd.ionos.com.
Select your preferred language (DE | EN) in the top right corner of the Log in window.
Enter the Email and Password created during registration.
Click the Log in button.
Verification code: By default, no code is required. You may activate this option at a later time. You will need the Google Authenticator app to generate the code.
Dashboard
Once you have logged in, you will see the Dashboard. The Dashboard shows a concise overview of your data centers, resource allocation, and options for help and support. You may click on the IONOS logo, in the Menu bar, at any time, to return to the Dashboard.
Inside the Dashboard, you can see the My Data Centers list and the Resource Allocation view. The Resource Allocation view shows the current usage of resources across your infrastructure.
Usually, clicking on a data center in the My Data Centers list opens the data center. However, if this is your first time using DCD, you will need to create your first Virtual Data Center (VDC). Learn how to set VDC defaults in the Setup a Data Center.
Menu bar
The Menu bar, at the top of every DCD screen, has buttons that allow you to access the DCD features, notifications, and help. These buttons also allow you to manage your account.
Menu option | Description |
1. IONOS logo | Return link to the Dashboard. |
2. Data Center Designer | List existing VDCs and/or create new ones. |
3. Storage | List storage buckets and/or create new ones. |
4. Containers | Manage Kubernetes and Container Registeries. |
5. Databases | Manage Databases. |
6. Management | User, Group and Resource settings and management. |
7. Notification icon | Shows active notifications. |
8. Help icon | Customer Support and FTP Image Upload info. |
9. Account Management | Account settings, resource usage and billing methods. |
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