How do I upgrade my VPS resources?
Learn how to add more RAM, CPU or storage to your VPS when you need more power.
By Yvan Watchman Updated
As your website or application grows, you may need more resources. Fortunately, it's easy to upgrade your VPS at PlanetNode.
When should I upgrade?
You may need an upgrade if:
- Your VPS regularly responds slowly
- RAM usage is consistently above 80%
- CPU is constantly at 100%
- You're almost out of disk space
- You expect more visitors or users
How do I upgrade my VPS?
- Log in to my.planetnode.net
- Navigate to your VPS service
- Click on "Upgrades/Downgrades"
- Choose your desired configuration (more RAM, CPU cores, or storage)
- Submit the request
Good to know
After you order, our team carries out the upgrade by hand. So it isn't active straight away. You will receive a confirmation once the upgrade is completed. For advice on which configuration suits you best, you can also create a support ticket.
What can I upgrade?
RAM (memory)
More RAM means you can run more applications simultaneously and handle larger workloads.
CPU cores
More CPU cores provide better performance for intensive tasks and multithreading.
You only get more cores together with proportionally more memory. Adding cores alone, without extra RAM, isn't possible.
Storage (disk space)
More disk space for your files, databases and backups. Storage is upgraded in fixed steps, and your VPS has to restart for it.
Traffic
You don't upgrade traffic here. Your traffic falls under fair use, without a fixed amount of GB per month. See How much traffic can I use on my VPS and how fast is the port?
Downgrading
Need fewer resources? Downgrading is also possible:
- Log in to my.planetnode.net
- Navigate to your VPS service
- Click on "Upgrades/Downgrades"
- Choose your desired lower configuration
- Submit the request
Our team will perform the downgrade manually for you.
Note
When downgrading, you must ensure that your current usage fits within the new resources. First make a snapshot to be safe!
How much does an upgrade cost?
The cost of an upgrade varies depending on which resources you add. You only pay for the extra usage:
- You'll see the new price before you confirm
- The difference is calculated pro-rata from the moment of upgrade
- Your next invoice will be automatically adjusted
Tip
Want to know which configuration suits you best? Feel free to ask for advice via a support ticket, our Discord or call us at +31 85 047 05 49!
Downtime during upgrade
Most upgrades can be performed with minimal downtime:
- RAM/CPU upgrade: often a few minutes downtime
- Storage expansion: always needs a restart of your VPS
- Our team schedules this outside peak hours when possible
We'll keep you informed via ticket about the process!
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