Upgrading or Downgrading Servers
Same Hosting Type - No Server Change Required
No server change is required when you upgrade hosting plans of the same type, as indicated in the table below.
| Account Type | Switch between Plans | Server Change? |
|---|---|---|
| Shared |
- Hatchling
- Baby
- Business
| ✘
VPS |
- Snappy 2000 - NVMe 4
- Snappy 4000 - NVMe 8
- Snappy 8000 - NVMe 16
| ✘
Dedicated |
- Value - NVMe 32
- Power - NVMe 64
- Enterprise - NVMe 128
| ✘
For cases listed above:
- Name servers and IP addresses will NOT need to change.
- SSL and other custom software will NOT need to be reinstalled.
- Site content will NOT need to be transferred.
Of course, if you order a dedicated IP or a new SSL separately, they will be changed and/or installed per your request.
New Hosting Type - Server Change Required
Any time you switch types of hosting, a server change will be required. For example:
- If switching between Shared and VPS plans, there is a server change.
- If switching to or away from any Dedicated hosting plan, there is a server change.
This means the name servers and IP address will change; SSL and other custom software will need to be reinstalled, and you will need to transfer your site content. These changes cannot be circumvented. Please note that we do not offer downgrades on our hosting plans. Once you upgrade to a higher-tier plan, you'll enjoy the full suite of features and resources it provides.
Visual Chart
This chart will provide a visual representation of which plans require or don't require a server change when upgrading accounts. Key: ✔ - Requires no server change; thus, no content transfer. ✻ - Requires a server change.
- | Shared | VPS | Linux
Dedicated | Windows
Dedicated
---|---|---|---|---
Shared | ✔ | ✻ | ✻ | ✻
VPS | ✻ | ✔ | ✻ | ✻
Linux Dedicated | ✻ | ✻ | ✔ | ✻
Windows Dedicated | ✻ | ✻ | ✻ | ✔
Are you considering the price you have to settle to upgrade the services? Check out the article below.
- How do I upgrade my account to a better plan?