# Upgrades and downgrades

## Upgrades and downgrades

### Related guide

* [Upgrade or downgrade server options](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/XatDm2pGzL9WaCHbujG6)

### When to upgrade

* You hit CPU/RAM limits.
* Disk is close to full.
* You need more bandwidth.

### What to expect

* Some changes are instant.
* Some changes may require downtime.
* Charges may be prorated.

### Best practice

Before changing a plan:

* Take a backup.
* Note your current IPs and config.
* Confirm the maintenance window if the service is production.

### Need help choosing a plan?

Contact support with your current usage and workload details.


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