The ELevate update from CloudLinux 8 to CloudLinux 9 has now been released, giving you a direct and supported upgrade path.
Now, you get to leverage the performance gains, newer kernel, and long-term support of CloudLinux 9 without the hassle of a complete server rebuild.
Supported Migrations with ELevate
ELevate is the official, supported tool designed to make your transition from CloudLinux 8 to 9 as smooth as possible. It automates the complex in-place conversion process, saving you countless hours of manual work and simplifying the entire migration.
The stable release of ELevate for CloudLinux 9 currently supports in-place upgrades for servers running:
- cPanel
- DirectAdmin
- No control panel
Please note: CL8 to CL9 upgrades on systems with the Plesk control panel are currently not supported, and will be implemented separately in the future.
This release also includes stabilizing adjustments to our MySQL/MariaDB upgrade logic, making for a more reliable data transition for both CloudLinux-provided and upstream packages.
Remember: Always perform a backup first
An in-place OS upgrade is a major task. To make sure that your transition is safe and successful, we strongly recommend performing a full server backup before you get started. This allows you to restore your system quickly if there are any issues.
Ready to Get Started?
Migrating your CloudLinux 8 system to CloudLinux 9 using ELevate is a straightforward process. Our comprehensive step-by-step guide has everything you need to know.
Read the ELevate Migration Guide here
