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Security 5 min read

PHP versions and end of support: why outdated PHP is a risk and how to upgrade

PHP 8.2 only receives security updates until the end of 2026. This article explains which PHP versions are still maintained, why outdated PHP puts your website at risk and how to upgrade safely to a newer version step by step - without unpleasant surprises.

Security 4 min read

Passkeys instead of passwords: how password-free login works

Passkeys replace your password with a cryptographic key pair stored on your device. This makes the login more convenient and provides reliable protection against phishing. We explain how passkeys work, why they are more secure, and how you can use them in the SpeedIT customer area.

Security solutions 14 min read

ShieldCache: Web Application Firewall Based on OWASP and HTTP Cache

Attacks, bots and load peaks hit every website. ShieldCache sits in front of it as a reverse proxy with a web application firewall based on the OWASP Core Rule Set and HTTP cache - without changing your host, with servers in Germany and set up yourself in minutes.

Hosting 3 min read

PHP 5.x to 8.1 being discontinued: How to prepare your website

On 30 October 2026, we will discontinue all PHP versions below 8.2 on our web servers. This affects PHP 5.x, 7.x, 8.0 and 8.1 - they no longer receive security updates. We will automatically migrate affected domains to PHP 8.4. Learn how to check your version and prepare your website in good time.

Security 4 min read

AI crawlers and bot traffic: reducing the load on your website

AI crawlers such as GPTBot and ClaudeBot can place a significant strain on websites. This article explains which bots are out there, how to control them via robots.txt, how to restrict them technically, and how to reduce server load using caching, rate limiting and firewall rules without slowing down genuine visitors.

Security 4 min read

The 3-2-1 backup rule: How to back up your website and email properly

Three copies, two storage types, one of which is off-site: the 3-2-1 backup rule is the tried-and-tested foundation of any data backup. Find out how to create a reliable backup for your website, database and mailboxes, and why the hosting provider’s backup alone is not enough.

Website 5 min read

Core Web Vitals explained: improving LCP, INP and CLS

How quickly does your page load, how responsive is it, and how stable is the layout? We explain the three Core Web Vitals, their thresholds and what you can do specifically to improve them.