# Removed features on the new platform

Source: https://docs.fortrabbit.com/platform/new/changes/removed
Published: 2026-10-23
Updated: 2026-10-23
Reviewed: 2026-10-23

> What the new fortrabbit platform no longer has: Git hosting, password logins for SSH, horizontal scaling, object storage, memcache, Craft Copy, app secrets.


## PHP 7.4 to 8.1 come later

PHP 8.2 to 8.5 are available. PHP 7.4, 8.0 and 8.1 are planned as [legacy PHP versions](/platform/settings/php#legacy-php-versions) with a monthly fee. Extensions, ini settings and the timezone changed too, see [PHP changes](/platform/new/changes/php).

## SSH keys only

Sorry, username/password is no longer an option to connect via SSH or SFTP. Please use more secure and more convenient SSH key authentication. Issues with username/password authentication have been the source of many support requests.

## No horizontal scaling

There is no horizontal scaling any more, but higher vertical scaling to cover similar workloads. To achieve this we went a long mile, but it was an important goal, the two stacks have been a barrier.

## No object storage

The new platform currently does not have S3 like asset storage. We may add it later. Larger web storage plans are available.

## No memcache

Memcache is not available on the new platform. A key-value store based on Valkey is planned.

## No Craft Copy

[Craft Copy](https://github.com/fortrabbit/craft-copy), the Craft CMS plugin behind `craft copy all/up`, works on the old platform only. It will not be ported to the new platform:

- Craft Copy is a compatibility layer, parts are not required any more:
  - delete config files -> [replace patterns](/platform/deployment/replace-patterns)
  - auto-migrate -> [post deploy commands](/platform/deployment/post-deploy-commands)
  - [Craft CMS software template](/platform/concepts/software-templates)
- Other parts, like `db/down`, might be replaced by general tooling:
  - [fortrabbit agent skills](/platform/automation/agent-skills)
  - fortrabbit CLI
  - DDEV fortrabbit recipe
  - Improved documentation on our side
- fortrabbit does not provide a Git repo any more

We aim to be a good Craft CMS hosting provider, as compatible as possible, best without additional plugins required. Maintaining Craft Copy over the years was not always fun, for instance when a minor Craft CMS release introduced changes that required us to rethink critical parts.

Craft CMS 6 is based on Laravel, so a port would mean a rewrite anyway.

## No app secrets

App secrets are gone. ENV vars cover most cases, see [alternatives to app secrets](/platform/new/changes/app-secrets).

## FAQ

### Is Craft Copy available on the new fortrabbit platform?

No. Craft Copy works on the old platform only. On the new platform, the Craft CMS software template, replace patterns and post deploy commands cover deployment, and the agent skills sync the database and assets.