Dear ENGINYRING Customers,

We're writing to inform you about an important infrastructure update that strengthens the security and performance of our web hosting platform.

What's Changed

Our shared hosting plans now support three optimized PHP versions:

• PHP 8.4 (Latest) - Maximum performance and newest features
• PHP 8.2 (Recommended) - Proven stability with most modern suites
• PHP 7.4 (Legacy Support) - Maintained for compatibility needs

Why We Made This Change

Security First: We have permanently removed PHP 5.6 from all shared hosting plans. PHP 5.6 reached end-of-life in January 2019 and has received zero security updates for over six years. In 2025, running PHP 5.6 on shared hosting represents an unacceptable security risk not just to individual sites, but to our entire hosting environment.

Performance Optimization: By focusing our resources on three carefully selected PHP versions, we can:

• Allocate more memory and CPU to each PHP-FPM pool
• Reduce server overhead and improve response times
• Provide better monitoring and faster issue resolution
• Ensure all supported versions receive proper maintenance

For Sites Currently Using PHP 5.6

If your site was running PHP 5.6, we've automatically migrated you to PHP 7.4 to ensure continuity. However, we strongly recommend upgrading to PHP 8.2 for optimal performance and security.

Important: If your application absolutely requires PHP 5.6, this is a clear indication that a shared hosting environment is no longer appropriate for your security and reliability needs. We recommend upgrading to one of our VPS hosting plans, where you have full control over your PHP environment and can implement additional security measures.

What You Should Do

1. Check Your Current Version: Log into your control panel to verify your current PHP version
2. Test and Upgrade: If you're on PHP 7.4, test your site with PHP 8.2 for better performance
3. Update Your Applications: Ensure your suite, plugins, and themes are current for best compatibility

The ENGINYRING Commitment

This change reflects our commitment to providing a secure, high-performance hosting environment. We believe in maintaining only those technologies that we can support with confidence and integrity.

In 2025, PHP 5.6 is not just outdated—it's dangerous. By removing it from our shared infrastructure, we're protecting every customer on our platform while enabling us to deliver better performance for modern applications.

Need Help?

• Migration Assistance: Our support team is available to help with PHP version testing and upgrades
• Performance Consultation: If your site needs guaranteed resources for complex applications, explore our high-performance VPS hosting
• Suite Optimization: We're happy to recommend plugins and configurations that work best with modern PHP

Looking Forward

This optimization allows us to focus our engineering efforts on supporting the PHP versions that matter most for modern web development. Whether you're running WordPress, Laravel, or custom applications, you now have access to better-resourced, more secure PHP environments.

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in ENGINYRING.

Questions? Contact our support team through your control panel.

ENGINYRING

We wish to inform you that, in accordance with recent overnight legislative changes in Romania, the standard VAT rate will increase from 19% to 21% effective tomorrow. As a result, all invoices issued from August 1, 2025 will reflect the new VAT rate. This change is mandatory and applies to all products and services provided by our company.

If you wish to benefit from the current 19% VAT rate, please pay any outstanding invoices or request upfront payment before the end of today. If you have any questions regarding this adjustment or require assistance with upcoming invoices, please let us know. Thank you for your understanding,
ENGINYRING