If your VPS is running out of RAM, CPU, or disk space, upgrading to a larger plan is the most effective solution. Here is how to do it.
When to Upgrade
- RAM consistently above 80–85% (free -h shows little available memory)
- CPU load average above your vCPU count for extended periods (htop > Load Average)
- Disk usage above 80% (df -h shows /dev/sda or / at >80%)
- Applications timing out or crashing due to out-of-memory (OOM) errors
How to Upgrade Your VPS Plan
- Log in to clients.hordanso.net.
- Click Services > My Services.
- Find your VPS plan and click Manage.
- Click Upgrade/Downgrade.
- Review the available plans and click Upgrade next to the plan you want.
- Review the prorated charge and click Confirm Order.
- Our team will apply the upgrade. You may receive an email confirmation when it is complete.
What Happens to Your Data During an Upgrade?
- All your files, databases, applications, and configurations are preserved
- Your IP address stays the same
- There will be a brief downtime (typically 5–15 minutes) while the server is resized and restarted
- After the restart, log back in via SSH and verify your services are running: systemctl status nginx, docker ps, etc.
Alternative: Add More Disk Space Without Upgrading RAM/CPU
If you only need more storage but are satisfied with your current RAM and CPU, contact Hordanso support. In some cases, we can attach additional storage volume without requiring a full plan upgrade.
Tip: Before upgrading, take a full VPS snapshot or backup. While upgrades are designed to preserve data, having a backup gives you a recovery point if anything unexpected happens.
