# Plans & Licensing

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Servers |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Free** | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| **Solo** | $9.99 | $95.90 | 1 |
| **Host** | $29.99 | $287.90 | 1 |
| **Agency** | $79.99 | $767.90 | Unlimited |

Annual billing saves you 2 months (≈20% off).

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## Plan Limits

| | Free | Solo | Host | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domains | 1 | 5 | 50 | Unlimited |
| Hosting accounts | 1 | 5 | 50 | Unlimited |
| Email accounts | 5 | 50 | 500 | Unlimited |
| Databases | 2 | 10 | 100 | Unlimited |
| Disk managed | 5 GB | 50 GB | 250 GB | Unlimited |
| Support | Community | Email | Priority | Priority |
| WP one-click install | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Reseller panel | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| White-label | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

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## How Licensing Works

NixPanel uses a **central licensing server** at `license.nixpanel.io`. Your license is tied to your **server's public IP address**.

When you install NixPanel:
1. You enter your license key during setup
2. The installer activates the key against `license.nixpanel.io`
3. The panel periodically validates the license (every 24 hours)
4. If validation fails (e.g. network issue), a **7-day grace period** applies before the panel restricts features

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## Changing Your Server IP

If you move NixPanel to a new server:

1. Log in to [nixpanel.io/dashboard](https://nixpanel.io/dashboard)
2. Go to **License** → **Change Server IP**
3. Enter the new server's public IP address
4. The change takes effect within a few minutes

IP changes are limited to prevent abuse. Contact support@nixpanel.io if you need assistance.

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## Cancelling

You can cancel your subscription at any time from the [billing portal](https://nixpanel.io/dashboard). Your panel will continue to work until the end of the current billing period.

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## Upgrading or Downgrading

Log in to [nixpanel.io/dashboard](https://nixpanel.io/dashboard) and use the **Billing** section to switch plans. Changes take effect immediately and are prorated.

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## Getting a License Key

1. Create an account at [nixpanel.io/register](https://nixpanel.io/register)
2. Choose a plan on the [pricing page](https://nixpanel.io/pricing)
3. Complete checkout via Stripe
4. Your license key appears in the [dashboard](https://nixpanel.io/dashboard)