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    Order More Bandwidth

    Purchase additional bandwidth for your VPS

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    How to Order Additional Bandwidth

    To order extra bandwidth for your VPS, follow these simple steps:

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Log into the Client Area
    2. Navigate to Services → View Available Addons
    3. Select your VPS service from the list
    4. Look for bandwidth addon options
    5. Select the amount of additional bandwidth you need
    6. Click "Add to Cart" and complete the checkout

    Bandwidth Addon Options

    Bandwidth addons are typically available in various increments such as:

    • 500 GB additional bandwidth
    • 1 TB (1000 GB) additional bandwidth
    • 2 TB or more for high-traffic applications

    Pricing

    Bandwidth pricing varies by location and package. You'll see the exact pricing when viewing available addons for your service.

    When Will Additional Bandwidth Be Available?

    Immediate Availability

    Once your payment is processed, the additional bandwidth is usually applied to your account immediately or within a few minutes. You don't need to reboot your VPS.

    Checking Your Bandwidth Usage

    You can monitor your current bandwidth usage through:

    SolusVM Control Panel

    1. Log into SolusVM
    2. Select your VPS
    3. View the "Statistics" or "Bandwidth" section
    4. See current usage vs. your total allocation

    Client Area

    1. Log into the Client Area
    2. Go to Services → My Services
    3. Click on your VPS
    4. View detailed bandwidth graphs and statistics

    Alternative: Upgrade Your Plan

    If you consistently need more bandwidth, consider upgrading to a higher-tier plan that includes more bandwidth by default.

    1. Log into the Client Area
    2. Navigate to Services → My Services
    3. Select your VPS
    4. Look for "Upgrade/Downgrade" option
    5. Choose a plan with more included bandwidth
    6. Complete the upgrade process

    Bandwidth Optimization Tips

    Before ordering more bandwidth, consider optimizing your usage:

    Enable Compression

    • Enable gzip compression for web content
    • Use image optimization tools
    • Implement Brotli compression

    Use a CDN

    • Cloudflare (free tier available)
    • BunnyCDN
    • KeyCDN

    Cache Static Content

    • Set proper browser cache headers
    • Use server-side caching
    • Implement HTTP caching

    Optimize Media Files

    • Compress images before uploading
    • Use modern image formats (WebP, AVIF)
    • Host large files on object storage

    Billing Information

    Bandwidth addons are typically billed:

    • On a monthly recurring basis
    • Prorated for the first billing cycle
    • Automatically renewed unless cancelled

    Cancelling Bandwidth Addons

    If you no longer need the extra bandwidth, you can cancel the addon from your Client Area. It will remain active until the end of the current billing period.

    Need Help?

    If you have questions about bandwidth pricing or need assistance ordering, please open a support ticket or contact our sales team.