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
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 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
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
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 Our experts close gaps and provide adjusted PHP packages promptly, preventing outdated versions from becoming gateways for cybercrime.
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
Standard
Great value hosting with all the features you need to get started
100 GB storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
6 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
10 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
Plus
Double the storage and extra resources for professional websites
Most sold
250 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
9 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
250 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
Premium
Extra power for demanding, memory-intensive websites
350 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
15 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
350 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
SiteAnalytics Plus SiteAnalytics Plus helps you monitor site performance more efficiently. Activate it to track visit length, location, browser type, dwell time and more. You can also generate and export PDF reports of key metrics.
Ultimate
Peak performance for multiple projects and high-traffic online stores
500 GB redundant storage Your data is mirrored in two data centres, so your hosting is uninterrupted even during maintenance and outages.
20 GB RAM, 1 vCPU
500 databases 2 GB of storage per database. Choose MySQL or MariaDB.
Unmetered bandwidth We do not meter bandwidth or limit your traffic.
1-click WordPress installation Easily install WordPress and other popular open source apps (CMS, eCommerce, blogs, and more).
Free domain & SSL certificate Free domain for the first year and a Wildcard SSL certificate for secure data transfers.
Professional email Professional email with a 2 GB mailbox in addition to your webspace. State-of-the-art anti-spam protection included.
24/7 customer support
Call us any time you have questions, or activate your free personal consultant for tailored support via phone, email and chat.
SiteAnalytics Plus
SiteAnalytics Plus helps you monitor site performance more efficiently. Activate it to track visit length, location, browser type, dwell time and more. You can also generate and export PDF reports of key metrics.
Unlimited free SSL certificates Secure data transfers on all your domains with unlimited Wildcard SSL certificates. Manage the certificates easily via the Control Panel or using the IONOS API.
PHP Hosting
PHP Extended Support pricing is based on the age of the version, with older versions being more expensive. The prices are as follows:
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
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.
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