What this means
What this means
A resize moves your existing VPS to a larger size in place. Your data, operating system, and IP address stay exactly the same — only the CPU, RAM, and disk allocation change. You pay only the prorated difference for the rest of your billing cycle. Disk can grow but not shrink.
Before you start
Before you start
Log in to the portal and open your VPS service. Pick a quiet moment — a resize needs a short reboot to apply — and make sure any important work is saved.
Step-by-step guidance
Step-by-step guidance
- Open your portal, go to Services, and select your VPS.
- Click 'Resize' and choose the new CPU, RAM, and disk you want. Disk can only increase.
- Review the prorated 'pay the difference' amount for the rest of your cycle. You can pay in XAF, USD, or EUR — it defaults to your billing currency.
- Confirm and pay. The resize applies in place with a short reboot, usually a minute or two.
- Your VPS keeps the same IP address, hostname, data, and OS. Reconnect over SSH after the reboot and check the new resources with commands like `free -h`, `nproc`, and `df -h`.
What CM Cloud support will review
What CM Cloud support will review
Support can help if you need a size larger than the self-serve options, if a resize doesn't complete, or if you want advice on the right size for your workload.
What is not automated yet
What is not automated yet
Disk cannot be shrunk once increased. A resize changes resources only — it does not reinstall your OS, change your IP, or touch your data.
Safety note
Safety note
A resize requires a short reboot, so your services will be briefly unavailable. Schedule it for a low-traffic moment.
Safe next action
Safe next action
Open Services, then your VPS, and choose Resize — pick your new size and pay the prorated difference.