V1 vs V2 Licenses — What Is the Difference?
Some products in our catalog exist in two lines: the classic (V1) line and the V2 line (sometimes shown as "Plus"). Both activate the same software with the same features — the difference is the upstream licensing network behind them, which changes pricing and IP-change rules.
Side by Side
| V1 (classic) | V2 / Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Software & features | Identical | Identical |
| Monthly price | Lower (e.g. cPanel VPS $4.90) | Slightly higher (e.g. $6.99) |
| IP changes | Free, unlimited (fair use) | 1 free change, then $1.49 per change (paid before the change) |
| Availability | Most products | Selected products (cPanel, DirectAdmin, Plesk Windows and others) |
How to Tell Which One You Have
Look at the product name on your license or invoice:
- "cPanel - VPS bundle" → V1
- "cPanel - VPS bundle V2" → V2
Which Should You Choose?
- Change IPs often (migrations, re-deployments, dynamic infrastructure) → V1: unlimited free IP changes
- Stable server, fixed IP → either works; V2 pricing sometimes wins on specific products and stock availability
The V2 IP-Change Fee, Explained
On V2 licenses the upstream network charges for IP transfers, so a $1.49 fee applies from your second change onward. The flow: request the change → a $1.49 invoice is created → pay it (wallet pays instantly) → the IP updates automatically within minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I switch a license between V1 and V2? A: Not in place — they run on different upstream networks. Order the other line and cancel the old one; support can help time it so you lose nothing.
Q: Is V2 slower or less reliable? A: No. Same software, same activation speed, same uptime. Only the pricing and IP-change rules differ.
Q: Why does my invoice say V2 when I remember ordering the regular one? A: The product name on the invoice is authoritative — check the price: V2 cPanel VPS bills $6.99/mo, classic bills $4.90/mo.