Hosting purchase FAQs: resources, locations and upgrades

Which plan is the cheapest for my project?

Compare plans that can run the same workload, with the same billing period and required addons. A lower base price may not include the disk, memory or network resources you need. Use the pricing filters to narrow the product series before comparing.

Does more RAM make every server faster?

No. Memory prevents one kind of resource shortage, but CPU time, storage, network latency and application settings can still limit performance. Describe the actual symptom before ordering an upgrade.

What does CPU percentage mean?

It is an allocation used by the service's platform. Do not treat a percentage as a universal benchmark across different processors or plan types. Read the product's hardware and allocation details together.

Can I pick a server location?

Only when the product or checkout offers that choice. Check the location shown for the specific plan. A location listed elsewhere on the website does not mean every product is available there.

Are backups and ports unlimited?

No assumption of unlimited resources should be made. Backup slots, storage, database counts and network ports depend on the product and purchased options. Review the listing and the live service limits.

Can I change plans later?

Upgrade choices depend on the product and service. Review the quoted amount and any migration requirements before confirming. Do not assume every change is instant, has no downtime or supports automatic disk shrinking.

Are old Special Offers still for sale?

Those products are no longer listed for new purchases. Use the current catalog. Existing customers should use their service page and issued invoices for their own service details rather than an old promotional post.

Should I buy a domain here to use hosting?

Domain registration products are not currently offered in the catalog. You can use a domain from another registrar with supported hosting services by configuring the necessary DNS records.

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