--- title: Deprecation and Shutdown of TER SOAP Interface url: "https://news.typo3.com/article/deprecation-and-shutdown-of-ter-soap-interface" description: We hereby announce the SOAP interface for the TYPO3 Extension Repository (TER) as deprecated with immediate effect. It will be shut down on July 30th, 2022. Please migrate to the web form or REST interface. image: "https://news.typo3.com/_assets/d1e01514e4c4a5b3147940fa2ec50682/Images/og-image-news.jpg" date: 2026-06-11 modified: 2026-06-11 categories: - "Developer & Technology" - "Product Updates & Roadmap" --- # Deprecation and Shutdown of TER SOAP Interface - [Developer & Technology](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/developer-technology) - [Product Updates & Roadmap](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/product-updates-roadmap) Deprecation and Shutdown of TER SOAP Interface ============================================== 02 June 2022 ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/8/csm_gary-chan-unsplash-modified-soap_d89b6dc860.webp) We hereby announce the SOAP interface for the TYPO3 Extension Repository (TER) as deprecated with immediate effect. It will be shut down on July 30th, 2022. Please migrate to the web form or REST interface. - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/03e53514e3ec47ddd883bc8acf7e7914.png)[Thomas Löffler](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/thomas-l%C3%B6ffler) The SOAP interface was introduced more than 15 years ago, for managing and uploading extensions. TYPO3 version 4.5 was the last version when you could upload extensions via the TYPO3 backend. What Is the SOAP Interface? --------------------------- The SOAP interface allowed you to manage and upload TYPO3 extensions in the TYPO3 backend version 4.5 and below. Some third-party packages like the [TYPO3 Repository Client](https://github.com/NamelessCoder/typo3-repository-client) by Claus Due, and the [TER Client](https://github.com/helhum/ter-client) by Helmut Hummel still relied on the SOAP interface. Alternatives to the SOAP Interface ---------------------------------- With the deactivation of the SOAP interface in July, you have two options to upload TYPO3 extensions to the TYPO3 Extension Repository: ### Web Form 1. Head to [extensions.typo3.org](https://extensions.typo3.org/). 2. Log in with your *my.typo3.org* user account. 3. Go to *My extensions*. 4. Click the *Upload* button in the row of the extension key you want to upload. 5. Add an upload comment and the zipped extension. ### Tailor CLI Tool The [*tailor* CLI tool](https://github.com/TYPO3/tailor) can be used in different ways, e.g. as a GitHub Action, as part of a GitLab pipeline, or running on a local environment. Many Thanks ----------- We would like to extend big kudos to all developers establishing, maintaining, and improving the SOAP interface, as well as to the people creating third-party solutions using it. Also, we want to thank Oli Bartsch from [b13](https://b13.com) for creating [tailor](https://github.com/TYPO3/tailor) and the corresponding [REST interface](https://extensions.typo3.org/faq/rest-api). ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/6ec9ecb042183e3c26d9be5e0b8565ad.png) About the Author [Thomas Löffler](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/thomas-l%C3%B6ffler) Thomas Löffler is a seasoned TYPO3 developer, former freelancer, and open-source contributor with over 15 years of experience in web development. As the owner of Spooner Web, he specializes in TYPO3, PHP, and GitLab solutions. Since 2005, Thomas has been an active member of the TYPO3 community, currently serving as the team lead and technical lead of the typo3.org website team. He is a Certified TYPO3 Developer and Integrator, dedicated to advancing TYPO3's ecosystem through development, consulting, and mentorship. Since 2026 he is employee of KM2 >> GmbH. [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/thomas-l%C3%B6ffler) Additional contributors ----------------------- - Proofreader - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/49aa12815610e985a3a94122712538f2.jpeg)Felicity Brand - Publisher - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/d2606120ccc43c7846fe40337be2bc1e.png)Mathias Bolt Lesniak