PHP Extended Support
Run older PHP versions securely- Use existing apps and scripts in a stable state
- Stay flexible and upgrade when you want
Exclusive PHP Extended Support
Our PHP Extended Support provides secure and seamless operation with updates and new features after 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 from 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 roll back 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
- Additional costs
- 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 3-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 security assistance. Our experts close gaps and provide adjusted PHP packages promptly, preventing outdated versions from becoming gateways for cybercrime.
How much does Extended Support cost?
PHP Extended Support pricing is based on the age of the version, with older versions being more expensive.
PHP 4.0 | £16.45/month excl. VAT |
PHP 5.2 / 5.4 / 5.5 / 5.6 | £15.62/month excl. VAT |
PHP 7.0 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 | £8.23/month excl. VAT |
PHP 7.4 | £7.81/month excl. VAT |
PHP 4.0 | |
|---|---|
£16.45/month excl. VAT | |
PHP 5.2 / 5.4 / 5.5 / 5.6 | |
£15.62/month excl. VAT | |
PHP 7.0 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 | |
£8.23/month excl. VAT | |
PHP 7.4 | |
£7.81/month excl. VAT |
Need PHP support, but not an IONOS customer yet?
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 by ordering a web hosting package, and enjoy unmatched PHP support!
Choose your web hosting package
You'll have the choice of current or older PHP versions with extended support during setup.
100 GB storage
6 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
10 databases
Unmetered bandwidth
1-click WordPress installation
SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
Free domain & SSL certificate
Professional email
24/7 customer support
Most sold
250 GB redundant storage
9 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
250 databases
Unmetered bandwidth
1-click WordPress installation
SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
Free domain & SSL certificate
Professional email
24/7 customer support
350 GB redundant storage
15 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
350 databases
Unmetered bandwidth
1-click WordPress installation
SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
Free domain & SSL certificate
Professional email
24/7 customer support
SiteAnalytics Plus
500 GB redundant storage
20 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
500 databases
Unmetered bandwidth
1-click WordPress installation
SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
Free domain & SSL certificate
Professional email
24/7 customer support
SiteAnalytics Plus
Unlimited free SSL certificates
All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.
Standard
Plus
Premium
Ultimate
Fast Loading Times
Perfomance level
Initial performance level 2
Initial performance level 3
Initial performance level 4
Initial performance level 5
RAM | CPU
6 GB RAM | 1 CPU
9 GB RAM | 1 CPU
15 GB RAM | 1 CPU
20 GB RAM | 1 CPU
PHP memory limit
640 MB
640 MB
768 MB
768 MB
PHP with OPcache
HTTP/2
gzip
Security
Wildcard SSL certificate
1
1
1
Unlimited
Site Scan
Daily Backup
Webspace and databases
Webspace and databases
Webspace and databases
Webspace and databases
Data Recovery
DDoS Protection
Georedundancy
Redundant Network Connectivity
Apps
Easy 1-click installation of over 70 applications
WordPress (Performance)
Joomla! (Performance)
Drupal (Performance)
TYPO3 (Performance)
PrestaShop (Performance)
WebApps
Webspace
Webspace
100 GB
250 GB
350 GB
500 GB
Inode file limit
262,144
262,144
262,144
262,144
Unlimited Traffic
SFTP Accounts
200
200
200
200
WebspaceExplorer
Protected Directories (.htaccess)
Version Control Management (git)
Shell Access (SSH)
WP-CLI
IPv6 Ready
Databases and Scripts
MariaDB 10 or MySQL 8 databases (2 GB each)
10
250
350
500
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
10
25
50
100
Domains
Free domain for 1 year
1
1
1
1
Included free domain extensions
.co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online
.co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online
.co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online
.co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .online
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-phishing and anti-spam
Marketing
WebAnalytics
Mailing lists
5
5
25
50
Customer Support
24/7 customer service
Help centre
30-day money-back guarantee
PHP Hosting – FAQ
If you’re using an older PHP version for your website that’s 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 3-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.
If you don't want to or can't update immediately, our PHP Extended Support takes over security support for you. 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 customer account whenever you like. You can make this version change either before PHP Extended Support starts or afterwards. If you update to a new PHP version afterwards, you can cancel Extended Support at the same time.
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 all websites, including WordPress, the most popular CMS worldwide.
Our PHP Extended Support caters to those who cannot or prefer not to update their PHP version immediately. We take over and seamlessly continue the security support that was previously provided by the PHP community. Our team of experts promptly closes security gaps and delivers the necessary adapted PHP package.
This ensures that outdated PHP versions don't serve as gateways for cybercrime.
In your settings, you can easily view your current PHP version and select from the available PHP versions. This enables you to choose the right version for your applications and scripts.
If you've confirmed that your applications and scripts are compatible with the current (and free) PHP version, you can directly upgrade to one of 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 your PHP version, see our Help Centre post.
At IONOS, you have a dedicated contact person for personalised advice, tips to boost your online success, and technical support. Reach them via phone, chat and email, all at no cost to you as an IONOS customer.
We're always working to improve our customer support, and we're proud to have won several awards. These include Best Customer Engagement Initiative and Best Use of Customer Insight.
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