PHP Hosting

PHP Hosting that's not stuck in the 90s

Two ways to host PHP: Spaces with SSH, Composer and cron jobs – no Docker knowledge required. Or Container Deployments for complex apps with workers and queues. Modern cloud infrastructure from Germany.

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my-php-app Space

PHP 8.5

composer install

SSH & SFTP

ssh user@space

Cronjob

*/5 * * * *

MariaDB

db:3306

shop.example.de Level 2 · 5 GB

PHP 8.x

Via version selector or Docker

99.9%

Uptime

Germany

Server Location

NVMe

SSD Storage

Managed PHP Hosting

PHP Hosting on modern cloud infrastructure – not 90s shared hosting

PHP Hosting on LAY7 cloud is container-based, not shared hosting. No noisy neighbors, freely selectable PHP versions, no missing extensions. Your PHP application runs isolated on modern Kubernetes infrastructure with Composer, SSH and everything that modern PHP web hosting should offer.

LAY7 cloud offers two paths for PHP Hosting: Spaces for websites, shops and simple apps – container-based web spaces with SSH, Composer, SFTP and cron jobs, no Docker knowledge required. Or Container Deployments for complex applications with queue workers, WebSockets and multiple processes. Both on the same managed cloud platform.

No server management, no OS updates, no firewall configuration. LAY7 cloud runs the infrastructure, you develop your application. SSL certificates automatically via Let's Encrypt, managed MariaDB with automatic backups, server location Germany. GDPR compliant and billed by the hour.

Freely selectable PHP versions

Choose PHP versions in the dashboard – or freely via Docker image.

SSH & Composer

Full SSH access, Composer preinstalled. Work the way you're used to.

Server location Germany

GDPR compliant. Your data stays in German data centers.

Hourly billing

Full cost control, scalable anytime. A performance level costs €1.30/month.

Live in 3 steps

How to host your PHP app

Whether Space with SSH or Container Deployment – your PHP application is live in minutes.

Create a Space or write a Dockerfile

For simple PHP apps, create a Space in the dashboard – choose your PHP version, done. For complex applications with workers and queues, create a Dockerfile with your desired PHP version and extensions.

Space: Choose PHP version → SSH → composer install

Deploy code & configure

On a Space, upload your code via SFTP or SSH and install dependencies via Composer over SSH. For Container Deployments, push your Docker image to a registry of your choice and configure web container and workers in the dashboard.

Go live & scale

Connect your domain, SSL is issued automatically. Your PHP app is live. As traffic grows, scale CPU, RAM and storage with a click in the dashboard – no downtime, no server migration.

Modern PHP Hosting

PHP Hosting with everything modern applications need

Container isolation, current PHP versions, Composer, SSH – PHP Hosting that's not stuck in the 90s.

SSH, Composer & modern tooling

Full SSH access to your PHP Hosting on LAY7 cloud. Run Composer directly on the server, execute Artisan commands, view logs. SFTP for file transfers. Work the way you're used to from your local development environment – just without the limitations of traditional shared hosting. Switch PHP versions with a click in the dashboard.

Full SSH access
Composer preinstalled
SFTP file transfer
Switch PHP version with one click

Container isolation instead of shared hosting

Every PHP application runs in its own container on LAY7 cloud's Kubernetes infrastructure. No noisy neighbors, no resource conflicts with other customers. Your application has guaranteed CPU and RAM, regardless of what else runs on the same server. This is the fundamental difference to traditional shared hosting.

Dedicated container per application
Guaranteed CPU & RAM
No noisy neighbors
Kubernetes infrastructure

Managed database & automatic backups

MariaDB as a managed service right next to your PHP Hosting on LAY7 cloud. Automatic backups with configurable intervals and one-click restoration. Your PHP app connects directly in the same network – minimal latency, maximum performance. SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt automatically for all domains.

MariaDB in the same network
Automatic backups
One-click restoration
SSL automatically included

Two ways to host PHP – you choose

For websites, shops and simple apps: Spaces. Container-based web spaces with SSH, Composer, SFTP, cron jobs and PHP version selection – no Docker knowledge required. For complex applications with queue workers, WebSockets or multiple processes: Container Deployments with full Docker flexibility. Both on the same Kubernetes infrastructure.

Modern PHP Hosting

Container-based instead of shared hosting. No noisy neighbors, freely selectable PHP versions, no missing extensions. Your application runs isolated on modern cloud infrastructure.

Composer & SSH Access

Full SSH access to your Space. Run Composer directly on the server, install dependencies, execute Artisan commands. SFTP for file transfers. Work the way you're used to – just without the limitations of shared hosting.

SSL automatically included

SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt for all domains – automatically issued and renewed. No manual setup, no forgotten expiration dates. HTTPS is the default, not extra effort.

Cron Jobs & Scheduler

Configure cron jobs directly in the dashboard. For Spaces as a dedicated cron job service, for Container Deployments as a job container. Scheduled tasks without workarounds.

LAY7 cloud

Container-based & isolated
SSH, Composer, current PHP versions
Scale with one click
Cron jobs & background workers

Shared Hosting

Shared server with noisy neighbors
No SSH, outdated PHP
Fixed packages, migration required
Limited or not possible

Server Location

Germany

GDPR compliant. Your data and your users' data stays in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data transfers to third parties.

Scale anytime

More CPU and RAM with one click in the dashboard, no server migration. Fewer resources when traffic drops – and you stay in full control of your costs.

Managed MariaDB right next to your PHP app

Databases as a dedicated managed service – in the same network as your Spaces and Containers. Automatic backups with configurable intervals and one-click restoration. SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt for all domains, automatically issued and renewed.

Transparent Pricing

Billed by the hour, full cost control. Scale performance levels up and down anytime.

Space Setup

Website or simple app

Space (Level 2, 5 GB) 4.25 €
MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2.93 €
Cron Job 0.94 €

Container Setup

PHP app with background worker

Web Container (Level 4) 5.20 €
Worker Container (Level 2) 2.60 €
MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2.93 €
Volume (5 GB) 1.65 €

All prices incl. VAT per month at continuous usage. Full price list

Frequently Asked Questions

On Spaces, current PHP versions are available to choose from – switchable directly in the dashboard. With Container Deployments you control the version via your Docker image. Any PHP version is possible.
Yes. On Spaces, Composer is preinstalled and directly usable via SSH. With Container Deployments, you run Composer in the build process of your Docker image.
Yes. Simple Laravel or Symfony projects run on a Space with SSH, Composer and cron jobs. For production-ready setups with queue workers, Horizon or WebSockets, use Container Deployments – each process isolated and with its own performance level.
For a Space: upload files via SFTP, install Composer dependencies, import the database, point your domain. For Container Deployments: create a Dockerfile, push the image, configure in the dashboard. Either way, done in minutes.
A Space is a container-based web space with SSH, SFTP, Composer and cron jobs – ideal for websites, shops and simple apps. No Docker knowledge required. Container Deployments are for complex applications: multiple processes (web, worker, scheduler), custom Docker images, full flexibility.