PHP Extended Support

  • Security checks, patching, and updates of old PHP versions
  • Use existing apps and scripts in a stable state
  • Flexible version selection
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Exclusive PHP Extended Support

Discover the benefits of our PHP Extended Support, providing secure and seamless operation beyond the official community support period. Say goodbye to any worries about time constraints or technical challenges while handling version updates.

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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 Our experts close gaps and provide adjusted PHP packages promptly, preventing outdated versions from becoming gateways for cybercrime.

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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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Your personal consultant

After you order, your personal consultant will guide and support you every step of the way.

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.

Security risks with older PHP versions

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After 3 years, active security support by the PHP community ends.
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After that, there are no more automatic security updates. Websites are then unprotected and become vulnerable.
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With our PHP Extended Support, websites with older PHP versions can continue to operate securely and reliably.

Get the support that suits your website

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Support for old PHP versions
  • 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, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0 and 8.1
  • Fees required
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The latest PHP version with community support
  • 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