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.
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 minute.
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.
Per-minute billing
No base fee, no minimum contract. Pay only for what you use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Container-based & isolated
- SSH, Composer, current PHP versions
- Scale with one click
- Cron jobs & background workers
- Shared server with noisy neighbors
- No SSH, outdated PHP
- Fixed packages, migration required
- Limited or not possible
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 – you only pay for what you use.
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
Usage-based and billed by the minute. No monthly base fee, no minimum contract.
Space Setup
Website or simple app
Container Setup
PHP app with background worker
All prices excl. VAT per month at continuous usage. Full price list
Frequently Asked Questions
Which PHP versions are supported?
Can I use Composer?
Does Laravel or Symfony work on LAY7 cloud?
How do I migrate from shared hosting to LAY7 cloud?
What is the difference between a Space and a Container Deployment?
PHP Hosting that grows with you
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