CloudLinux OS Solo: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

After the release of CloudLinux OS Solo, we’ve got a lot of feedback from our customers. But along with compliments, our support team keeps receiving questions about CloudLinux OS Solo. And here I am to answer the most frequently asked questions.

Can I convert CloudLinux OS Shared 8 to CloudLinux OS Solo 8?

Unfortunately, you cannot convert CloudLinux OS Shared 8 to CloudLinux OS Solo 8.

But you can get CloudLinux OS Solo 8 in two ways:

• Install it using the ISO image: https://repo.cloudlinux.com/cloudlinux/8.3_solo_beta-netinstall/iso/x86_64/
• Convert CentOS 8/AlmaLinux 8 to CloudLinux OS Solo 8 using the cldeploy script: https://docs.solo.cloudlinux.com/installation/#converting-existing-servers

Can I register my CloudLinux OS Shared 6/7/8 with CloudLinux OS Solo trial key?

It is not possible to register CloudLinux OS Shared 6/7/8 with CloudLinux OS Solo trial key.

Can I convert CentOS 6/7  to CloudLinux OS Solo 8 using the cldeploy script?

Sadly, CentOS 6/7 can not be converted to CloudLinux OS Solo 8 using the cldeploy script.

But you can convert CentOS 8/AlmaLinux 8 to CloudLinux OS Solo 8.

You can find more information in our documentation.