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@@ -84,11 +84,11 @@ Fast • Secure • Scalable — Simplify hosting management with style.
 
 ## PHP support (short)
 
-* ✅ **Recommended**: PHP 8.5 (beta), 8.4, 8.3, 8.2, 8.1
-* ⚠️ **Legacy**: PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4 (security-only)
-* ❌ **Deprecated**: PHP 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 (no longer installed)
+* ✅ **Recommended**: PHP 8.5, 8.4
+* ⚠️ **Security fixes only**: PHP 8.3, 8.2, 8.1
+* ❌ **EOL / Deprecated**: PHP 8.0, 7.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 (no longer supported)
 
-Third-party repositories (Remi, Ondrej) may provide older or niche versions; verify compatibility before use.
+Third-party repositories (Remi, Ondrej) may provide older or niche versions; verify compatibility before use. See [php.net/supported-versions](https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php).
 
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