PHP Extended Support
Security checks and updates for old PHP versions- Use existing apps and scripts in a stable state
- Flexible version selection
Exclusive PHP Extended Support
Discover the benefits of our PHP Extended Support, providing secure and seamless operation with updates and new features beyond the official community support period. Say goodbye to any worries about time constraints or technical challenges while handling version updates.
Security risks with older PHP versions
After 3 years, active security support by the PHP community ends.
After that, there are no more automatic security updates. Websites are then unprotected and become vulnerable.
With our PHP Extended Support, websites with older PHP versions can continue to operate securely and reliably.
Get the support that suits your website
Security checks and updates for old PHP versions- Decide when you want to make a version change
- Continue to use existing applications and scripts, in a stable state
- Update to the latest PHP version at any time and rollback when you want
- PHP Extended Support includes the following versions: 4.0, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4
- Fees required
- Automatic security updates from the PHP community
- Latest features and improvements from the PHP community
- Time-limited support intervals for each PHP version, meaning older versions lose official support and vital security updates upon expiration.
- No additional costs
Why pay for PHP Extended Support?
After the PHP community's three-year support period ends, PHP versions lose their official support. Users are encouraged to update their scripts and websites to the next version to ensure stability, security, and access to a full feature set for their projects.
For those unable or unwilling to update immediately, our PHP Extended Support takes over the last security assistance. Our experts close gaps and provide adjusted PHP packages promptly, preventing outdated versions from becoming gateways for cybercrime.
Need PHP support, but not yet an IONOS customer?
Discover our PHP Extended Support for new customers. Effortlessly migrate to us if your current provider no longer supports your PHP version, keeping your desired PHP version intact and ensure continued compatibility and security.
Seamlessly transfer your domain and hosting to us while ordering our web hosting plans. Join now for unmatched PHP support!
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896 MB
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Version control management (git)
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Databases and Scripts
MariaDB 10 or MySQL 8 databases (2 GB each)
10
50
Unlimited
Unlimited
PHP 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3
PHP Extended Support available for PHP 4.0+
Manually changeable PHP version
Zend framework
Perl, Python, Ruby
SSI (Server Side Includes)
Cron manager for cron jobs
1
10
50
100
Domains
Free domain for 1 year
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1
1
1
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Subdomains
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
DNS Management (Domain Name System)
Domain redirection
Email accounts
1
1
1
1
Email storage (per account)
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
Email forwarding
Webmail 2.0
Anti-phising and anti-spam
Marketing
SiteAnalytics
Mailing lists
10
10
25
100
Customer service
24/7 support
Help Center
30-day money-back guarantee
PHP Hosting - FAQs
The price of our PHP Extended Support is based on the age of the version. Maintenance for older versions is associated with higher costs for IONOS. We charge the following prices:
PHP 4.0: $23.58 per month
PHP 7.0 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3: $15.62 per month
PHP 7.4: $15.62 per month
If you are using an older PHP version for your website that is no longer supported by the PHP community, and you find it challenging to update the version due to time constraints or lack of expertise (code adaptation, script testing, and website migration), our Extended Support offers a flexible and convenient alternative for you. With IONOS, your website can continue to run safely and stably despite using an older PHP version.
After the PHP community's three-year support period ends, PHP versions reach lose their official support. Users are encouraged to update their scripts and websites to the next higher version to ensure stability, security, and access to a full feature set for their projects.
For those unable or unwilling to update immediately, our PHP Extended Support takes over the last security assistance. Our experts close gaps and provide adjusted PHP packages promptly, preventing outdated versions from becoming gateways for cybercrime.
We will notify you in advance if your website is using an outdated PHP version and offer to move you to our PHP Extended Support. You have the flexibility to switch to the latest PHP version in your Control Center whenever you prefer. You can make this version change either before the introduction of the corresponding PHP Extended Support or afterward, along with canceling the Extended Support feature simultaneously.
PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), also known as "Personal Home Page Tools," is the most widely used scripting language for creating websites worldwide. When combined with MySQL databases, PHP enables the development of dynamic websites. It is extensively used in content management systems (CMS), blogs, online stores, and apps. Being distributed as free software, PHP powers 82 percent of the world's websites, including WordPress, the most popular CMS globally.
Our PHP Extended Support caters to those who cannot or prefer not to update their PHP version immediately. We take charge of the last provided security support and seamlessly continue it. Our team of experts promptly closes security gaps and delivers the necessary adapted PHP package.
Rest assured, this approach ensures that outdated PHP versions no longer serve as gateways for cybercrime, providing a safer environment for your website and online presence.
In the IONOS Control Center settings, you can easily view your current PHP version and select from the available PHP versions. This empowers you to choose the most suitable solution for your applications and scripts effortlessly.
If you've confirmed that your applications and scripts are compatible with the current (and free) PHP version, you can directly upgrade to the latest versions of PHP, offering optimal performance and security. For older versions, we provide a paid Extended Support option for both existing and new customers.
For detailed instructions on setting up and changing the PHP version, refer to our Help Center post.
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