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
Security risks with older PHP versions
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?
How much does Extended Support cost?
PHP 4.0 | £23.58month excl. VAT
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PHP 5.2 / 5.4 / 5.5 / 5.6 | £15.62/month excl. VAT
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PHP 7.0 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 | £15.62/month excl. VAT
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PHP 7.4 | £15.62/month excl. VAT |
PHP 4.0 | |
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£23.58month excl. VAT
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PHP 5.2 / 5.4 / 5.5 / 5.6 | |
£15.62/month excl. VAT
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PHP 7.0 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 | |
£15.62/month excl. VAT
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PHP 7.4 | |
£15.62/month excl. VAT |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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