How to Migrate SolusVM to Virtualizor Without Downtime or Panic

Step-by-step guide to migrate SolusVM to Virtualizor safely. Learn the exact process, commands, and checks to move nodes and VPS without downtime. Our 24/7 Virtualizor Live Support Team is always here to help you.

If you manage VPS nodes daily, you already know why hosts decide to migrate solusvm to virtualizor. SolusVM works, but it feels dated. Virtualizor feels faster, cleaner, and easier to scale. However, migration scares people because one wrong move can break running VPSs.
The good news is this process is controlled, reversible, and proven in production environments.

Let’s walk through it the right way.

Why Hosts Choose Virtualizor Over SolusVM

First of all, Virtualizor doesn’t replace SolusVM instantly. Instead, it installs alongside it using the EMPS stack. Because of that, nothing breaks during setup.
Moreover, Virtualizor offers better UI speed, cleaner automation, and stronger WHMCS integration. As a result, many providers decide to migrate solusvm to virtualizor rather than rebuild their entire infrastructure.

Steps

Install Virtualizor on the SolusVM Master

To begin with, install Virtualizor on the existing SolusVM master. This does not interfere with SolusVM services.

Command:

curl -O https://files.virtualizor.com/install.sh

chmod +x install.sh

./install.sh

Choose Master only or OpenVZ Master, depending on your setup.
After installation, access the Virtualizor Admin Panel and verify services are running.

Install Virtualizor on All Slaves

Next, install Virtualizor on each SolusVM slave. No reboot is required.

• KVM slaves → Install Virtualizor KVM
• Xen slaves → Install Virtualizor Xen
• OpenVZ slaves → Install Virtualizor OpenVZ

At this stage, SolusVM continues running normally. Meanwhile, Virtualizor prepares the environment for import.

Add Storage and Slaves

After that, log in to the Virtualizor Admin Panel.

• Go to Storages → Add Storage
• Add the same storage paths used by SolusVM
• Then add all slave servers normally

Once done, go to Import → Import SolusVM → View Nodes.
This step only verifies detection. Nothing is imported yet.

Import SolusVM Data in Order

Now comes the critical part. Import items in this exact sequence:

1. Node Groups

2. Plans

3. Users

4. IP Pools (IPv4 + IPv6)

5. OS Templates

Virtualizor already provides ready-made templates. However, if you used custom SolusVM templates, add them manually before proceeding.

Import Virtual Servers (VPS)

Finally, switch the Active Server from the top bar and import VPSs one node at a time.

This is where most admins slow down, and that’s good. Take your time. Check disk paths, IPs, and resource limits carefully. This is the safest way to migrate solusvm to virtualizor without outages.

Optional: WHMCS & DNS Migration

If you use WHMCS, run the official converter to move orders cleanly.
Likewise, if PowerDNS exists on SolusVM, simply add the same DNS server inside Virtualizor. All zones remain editable.

Final Checks Before Removing SolusVM

Before uninstalling SolusVM:

• Boot, stop, and rebuild test VPSs
• Verify IP assignments
• Confirm client logins
• Check backups and monitoring

Only then should you disable SolusVM.

Conclusion

In conclusion, choosing to migrate solusvm to virtualizor is not a risky leap, it’s a controlled transition. When done step by step, you gain performance, cleaner management, and long-term flexibility.