Web Wiz Network Status and Announcements
Shared Hosting Removal of PHP 8.1 - January 202623 October 2025, in Shared Web HostingStarting the January 2026 we will be removing PHP 8.1 from shared hosting web servers and making PHP 8.2 the default PHP version.
Reason Security support and updates for PHP 8.1 will end on the 31st December 2025. How to change the version of PHP my website uses You can now easily select the version of PHP (8.2 to 8.3) your website uses in the control panel. Refer to www.webwiz.net/kb/controlpanel-tutorials/website-change-php-version.htm for more information. What if I need an older version in the long term In case you need to use an older version of PHP in the long term, our Enterprise Web Hosting plans can be a good option for you. These plans are not hosted on a shared server and can be customised to work with a PHP version of your choice. If you are interested in knowing more about our Enterprise Web Hosting, please visit www.webwiz.net/web-hosting/windows-dedicated-web-hosting.htm. More Questions? If you require further information please contact support at; www.webwiz.net/support |
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Windows Server Updates - October 202515 October 2025, in Shared Web Hosting, Hyper-V Cloud Servers, Dedicated ServersWe will be carrying out Windows Updates to our Windows Shared Hosting Servers, Hyper-V Servers and Managed Dedicated Servers during the times below. Start of work - At-risk period: Start Date: 16th October 2025 End of work - At-risk period: Risk End Date: 17th October 2025 Times work will be carried out: Start Time: 05:00 BST End Time: 8:30 BST Service Impact: After updates are applied, servers will need to be rebooted, causing a short service interruption lasting between 1 and 4 minutes for each server. Reason: Microsoft releases Windows updates and patches on the second Tuesday of each month. These updates fix security vulnerabilities, performance and other issues. After testing the latest updates, we roll out Windows updates to all Web Wiz Managed Windows Servers. |
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OpenReach Backhaul Emergency Maintenance - 17th to 21st October 202514 October 2025, in Network, Data Centre
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Transit Provider, Colt Planned Works - 26th July to 27th July 202506 May 2025, in Network, Data Centre
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Domain Price Increases - 31st March 202505 March 2025, in Domain RegistrationWe have been informed that the domain name price increases announced in October 2024 will still take effect on the 31st of March 2025. You can view the details at the link below: https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/domain-price-increases-31st-march-2025_post917.html Since many of those domains had their prices changed yesterday, the amount of increase will differ from what we were previously informed. Below is the updated pricing that will be implemented on the 31st of March 2025:
.beer .biz £19.95 .club £19.95 .cooking .courses .fashion .fishing .fit .garden .health £64.95 .horse .ink £31.25 .rodeo .study .surf .vip .vodka £28.45 .wedding .wiki £28.45 .work .yoga |
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