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Server Upgrade and Downgrade Guide

Upgrade or downgrade a REXE server plan: when to change, pre-downgrade checks, restrictions, pricing and refunds, and keeping your data safe.

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REXE Teknoloji Network & Security Team
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REXE Teknoloji Technical Editorial
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Introduction

Your server needs may change over time. You can upgrade when you need more resources, or downgrade when you find current resources excessive. This guide covers both processes and what to watch out for.

Upgrade

When Should You Upgrade?

  • CPU usage consistently above 80%
  • Insufficient RAM, high swap usage
  • Disk space nearly full
  • Bandwidth limit being exceeded
  • Application performance insufficient

Upgrade Process

  1. Log in to my.rexe.tr
  2. Go to Services → My Services
  3. Click the service you want to upgrade
  4. Click Upgrade/Downgrade
  5. Select the new plan
  6. Review the price difference and confirm
  7. Complete payment

After Upgrade

  • VPS/Virtual Server: Usually completes in 5-15 minutes. Server may briefly restart.
  • Physical Server: May require hardware changes, can take 1-4 hours. Plan ahead.
  • Disk upgrade: Existing data is preserved, new disk space is automatically added.

A brief interruption may occur during upgrade. Plan a maintenance window for critical applications.

Downgrade

Pre-Downgrade Checks

hljs bash
# Current disk usage
df -h

# RAM usage
free -h

# Average load
uptime

The new plan's disk space must not be less than your current usage. For example, if you're using 80GB of disk, you can't downgrade to a 50GB plan.

Downgrade Restrictions

RestrictionDescription
Disk usageNew plan disk space > current usage
RAMRunning applications must fit within new RAM limit
IP addressGenerally preserved
DataPreserved

Pricing

Upgrade Price Calculation

When upgrading, the price difference for the remaining period is calculated:

Price difference = (New plan price - Old plan price) × (Remaining days / Total period days)

Downgrade Refund

When downgrading, the price difference for the remaining period is added to your account balance.

Conclusion

Server upgrades and downgrades can be done easily through the panel. Analyze your current resource usage before upgrading, and make sure the new plan is sufficient before downgrading. Contact our technical support team for any issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my data be lost during an upgrade?

No, your data is preserved during an upgrade. However, the server may briefly restart. Plan a maintenance window for critical applications.

How much disk space do I need to free up to downgrade?

You need to be using less than the new plan's disk space. For example, to switch to a 50GB plan, you must be using less than 50GB. Check current usage with 'df -h'.

How long does an upgrade take?

VPS/virtual server upgrades usually take 5-15 minutes. Physical server upgrades requiring hardware changes can take 1-4 hours.

I upgraded but resources didn't increase, what should I do?

Try restarting the server. If the issue persists, open a technical support ticket and specify the upgrade transaction number.

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