Upgrade UKC shared hosting
Review current usage, choose the next suitable plan and upgrade from the hosting service
Upgrade when the account needs more websites, storage, mailboxes or databases than its current plan allows. Unlimited Web+SSL removes the listed plan limits for those items, but it remains a shared-hosting service with responsible-use and server-resource requirements.
How do you know when the hosting plan needs an upgrade?
You are near a listed plan limit
Plesk shows account use and subscription limits. Check storage, websites, mailboxes and databases before a new project or migration.
You need another site or database
Choose a plan whose website and database allowances fit the number of active projects you expect to maintain.
Mailbox requirements have grown
Review both the number of addresses and total storage. Old mail, large attachments and several active users can increase usage.
The site needs different infrastructure
A plan upgrade increases listed shared-hosting capacity. A CPU-heavy application, specialist server software or private file-storage workload may need a VPS or another service instead.
How do the current UKC hosting plans differ?
This summary focuses on capacity. Prices can change, so use the live hosting comparison for the current charge and VAT information.
| Plan | Websites | Storage | Email addresses | MySQL databases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Web+SSL | 1 | Up to 1 GB | 1 | 1 |
| Basic Web+SSL | Up to 3 | Up to 5 GB | 50 | 1 |
| Professional Web+SSL | Up to 15 | Up to 25 GB | 250 | 5 |
| Unlimited Web+SSL | Unlimited listed allowance | Unlimited listed allowance | Unlimited listed allowance | Unlimited listed allowance |
Every current shared-hosting plan includes Plesk Obsidian, SiteJet Website Builder, Let’s Encrypt SSL, Imunify protection, WordPress Toolkit, application installers, Plesk Backup Manager and UKC daily server-side backups.
What does Unlimited Web+SSL mean?
Unlimited removes the plan’s fixed listed allowance for websites, storage, email addresses and MySQL databases. It does not turn shared hosting into an unrestricted server.
Room for many normal websites
It is designed for legitimate personal and business websites that need more of the listed shared-hosting resources.
CPU and memory remain shared
Applications must use server resources responsibly so one account does not affect other customers.
Not private file storage
The service is for hosting websites and related email, not general backup storage, file sharing or an archive unrelated to hosted sites.
Heavy workloads may need a server
UKC can recommend a more suitable VPS or server route when an application needs dedicated capacity or specialist software.
How do you upgrade the hosting service?
- 1Check usage in Plesk
Record the current websites, storage, mailboxes, databases and any warning shown against the subscription.
- 2Take a current backup
Use Plesk Backup Manager before making wider website changes. The plan change should preserve content, but a current backup is still sensible.
- 3Open My Services
Sign in to the UKC Client Area, open Services and select the active hosting service.
- 4Choose Upgrade or Downgrade
If the control is available, select the required plan. If it is not shown, open a support ticket from the authenticated account.
- 5Review the calculated order
Check the immediate amount, next recurring amount, billing cycle, VAT and selected product before paying.
- 6Confirm the new limits
After completion, reopen Plesk and verify the subscription now shows the expected allowances.
What changes after the upgrade?
The existing subscription remains
The service continues under the same account and Plesk subscription. The website, databases and mailboxes should remain in place.
The plan limits change
Plesk should show the new website, storage, email and database allowances after provisioning completes.
The billing changes
The client account records the new product and recurring amount. Save the invoice and check the next due date.
Good maintenance still matters
Keep software updated, remove unused data, maintain backups and investigate unusual resource growth.
What if Plesk still shows the old limits?
Sign out and reopen the hosting service after the order shows complete. If Plesk still reports the old allowance, send support the service name, order or invoice number and a screenshot of the subscription limit. Do not include the Plesk or account password.
Hosting upgrade questions
Will the website go offline during an upgrade?
A normal plan change should not require moving the website to another account. Brief provisioning delays are possible, so check the live site and email after completion.
Will my Plesk login change?
Normally no. The upgrade changes the plan assigned to the existing service rather than creating a new control-panel account.
Does unlimited mean there are no rules?
No. The fixed listed allowances are removed, but the service remains shared hosting and is subject to responsible use, technical limits and the service terms.
Can I downgrade later?
A downgrade may be possible when current use fits within the lower plan. Reduce sites, storage, mailboxes or databases first and check the billing effect before requesting it.
Which plan is best for a small business?
Choose by actual site count, storage, mailbox and database needs. Professional Web+SSL is designed for growing small-business projects, while Unlimited is useful when the listed allowances would otherwise constrain the account.
Can support move me to a VPS?
Ask support for guidance if the application needs dedicated CPU, memory, software or isolation beyond shared hosting. Include the workload and current resource symptoms.
Upgrade the existing service
Open My Services and choose the capacity the account needs
Check Plesk usage first, back up important content and review the calculated order before payment.