UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 09, 2019 QTS REALTY TRUST, INC. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. 0000406156_1 R1.0.1.18 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 08, 2019 Date: May 09, 2019Time: 8:00 AM CDT Location: 12851 Foster Street Overland Park, Kansas 66213

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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:  Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the  by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods  marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. 0000406156_2 R1.0.1.18 Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form. 1. Notice & Proxy Statement2. Annual Report How to View Online: following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET:www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE:1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 21, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery.

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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees Chad L. Williams Scott D. Miller 01 06 02 John W. Barter 07 Mazen Rawashdeh 03 William O. Grabe 08 Wayne M. Rehberger 04 Catherine R. Kinney 09 Philip P. Trahanas 05 10 Peter A. Marino Stephen E. Westhead The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 2. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers. 3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. 4. To amend the Company's Articles of Amendment and Restatement to permit us to opt out of Section 3-804(c) of the Maryland General Corporation Law. 5. To approve an amendment to the QTS Realty Trust, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. NOTE: In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. 0000406156_3 R1.0.1.18 Voting items

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0000406156_4 R1.0.1.18 Voting Instructions

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