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Free PHP hosting

Free PHP hosting on HostKB — deploy PHP apps from Git with Docker, HTTPS, and logs.

Free PHP hosting

Free PHP hosting and deploy from Git on HostKB — builds, HTTPS, and logs included.

  • Free application hosting so you can deploy PHP without renting a VPS first
  • Run PHP-FPM + nginx (or Apache) in a container
  • Good for Laravel, Symfony, and custom PHP apps that ship with a Dockerfile
  • Git-based deployments with builds, HTTPS, custom domains, and real-time logs
  • Optional auto-deploy on push for continuous deployment

How to deploy PHP on HostKB

Free deployment from Git: connect repo → build → deploy → HTTPS URL.

  1. Create a free HostKB account and open a project.
  2. Create an application with source type Git Repository (deploy from GitHub guide).
  3. Add a Dockerfile (or use Railpack when available) so the platform can build your PHP app.
  4. Set environment variables, then click Build and Deploy.
  5. Open your app URL and attach a custom domain when you go live.

PHP Dockerfile tip

Use an official PHP image, install extensions your app needs, copy the project, and start php-fpm/nginx (or php artisan serve only for demos).

Why use HostKB for PHP

  • One place to host and deploy — free to start, grow when you need
  • Works for APIs, web apps, and containerized services — not only static sites
  • Scale later with app sizes without changing your Git workflow

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