Customer FAQ – Upcoming Portal Upgrade
Why is this necessary?
We are performing a scheduled upgrade of our internal systems to improve the reliability, scalability, and long-term stability of the customer portal. This work ensures the platform continues to meet customer needs for years to come.
When is the upgrade happening?
The upgrade is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT through Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT.
(All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time )
Will my services be unavailable?
Your servers and network connectivity will remain online during the entire window.
What features will be impacted?
During the upgrade, the portal will be placed into read-only mode.
Any features that make changes in the system will not work, including:
-
New orders or service upgrades
-
Password changes and user management
-
Additional IP purchases / VLAN changes
-
Operating system reloads
-
Billing updates (e.g., recurring invoices)
-
Other account modifications
Note: If you attempt these actions, you may see error messages. This is expected during the upgrade window.
Will console access work?
Yes. Console access (VPS console, IPMI/KVM) is expected to work as normal.
If you experience any issues accessing these features during the upgrade, please contact support@hivelocity.net for assistance.
What if I need an urgent change during the upgrade?
If you need an urgent change during this window, please contact support@hivelocity.net or call (888-869-4678) and our team can assist manually.
What happens if I make changes during the maintenance window?
Any changes made during the maintenance window may not persist and could need to be repeated after the upgrade is complete.
Examples include:
-
Creating or deleting users
-
Changing user passwords
-
Updating account information
For urgent needs during this time, please contact support@hivelocity.net or call (888-869-4678) for assistance.
Do I need to take any action?
No action is required.
What should I expect after the upgrade?
-
No major changes to how you log in or use the portal.
-
The upgrade is focused on improving reliability and scalability behind the scenes.
-
All of your existing data and configurations will remain safe and unchanged.
-
If you notice any issues after the upgrade is complete, please contact support immediately so we can resolve them.
Will bandwidth graphs be affected?
Yes. Bandwidth graphs may show a temporary gap (“blip”) after the upgrade window.
This is a result of the migration process and does not reflect any actual downtime or impact to network performance.
Will I receive notifications?
Yes.
-
You will see a banner on the MyVelocity login page before and during the upgrade.
-
You will also see a banner once the upgrade is complete.
-
Pop-up messages will display if you attempt to use sections of the portal that are temporarily unavailable.
-
Customers will receive email notifications prior to the upgrade and once the work is finished.
Who can I contact with questions?
-
Email: support@hivelocity.net or call (888-869-4678)
-
Please reference “Portal Upgrade” in your email subject
-
-
Phone support will remain available during the entire window.