Dear Customer,

As part of our commitment to enhancing your hosting experience, we’re upgrading PHP versions across our Windows hosting packages. Starting January 6, 2025, older PHP versions will begin to be deprecated. New customers will only have access to PHP 8.2 or higher, while existing websites will remain on their current versions unless updated.

To help ensure the smoothest transition, we will implement soft upgrades starting February 3, 2025, followed by a mandatory upgrade to PHP 8.2 and higher by March 3, 2025.

Why Upgrade to PHP 8.3?

Upgrading to PHP 8.3 provides significant benefits, including:

• Performance Enhancements: Faster and more efficient web applications improve response times and the overall user experience.
• Stronger Security: Stay protected with the latest security patches to safeguard your site from vulnerabilities.
• Bug Fixes: Resolved issues from older PHP versions ensure smoother operation and reliability.

**Key Timeline **

January 6, 2025: Deprecation of older PHP versions begins.

• New clients will have access only to PHP 8.2 and above.
• Existing websites will continue using their current versions until they are upgraded.
• Any new domain names or hosting packages purchased will default to PHP 8.2 or higher.

February 3, 2025: Start Soft upgrades for websites below PHP 8.2.

• For each website running an older PHP version, our team will test compatibility with PHP 8.3.
• If your site is not stable on PHP 8.3, we’ll test progressively lower versions until a stable version is found. If no higher version is compatible, your site will remain on its current PHP version.
• Minimal disruption is expected during this activity.

March 3, 2025: Mandatory upgrades to PHP 8.2 and higher for all hosting packages.

This is a mandatory upgrade for all hosting packages to PHP 8.2 and above. Older PHP versions will no longer be supported.

How to Prepare

To ensure a smooth upgrade, we recommend taking these steps before March 3, 2025:

• Check Compatibility: Review your website, CMS, plugins, and themes for compatibility with PHP 8.3.
• Update Plugins and Themes: Ensure all components of your website are updated to versions compatible with PHP 8.3.
• Test Your Website: Perform thorough testing after making updates to identify and address any issues.

Our team is here to help you prepare for this transition. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide a more secure, reliable, and high-performing hosting environment.