FAQ
Can I change the brand name?
Yes. Updatelib/config/site.ts, replace assets, and adjust page copy where needed.
Can I use Sonata for a client?
No. Sonata is licensed for one individual, company, or organization to use for their own hosting website. If a client wants to use Sonata for their hosting brand, they need their own valid license.Can I sell websites made with Sonata?
No. Sonata is not licensed for selling finished websites, client websites, or website-building services based on Sonata. You may modify Sonata freely for your own licensed individual, company, or organization website, but you may not resell Sonata, sell a modified copy, or use it as a base for client work.Can I add more products?
Yes. Add product data in:Can I use another billing panel?
Yes. Update billing URLs and query parameters. For game hosting, check the billing config ingame-hosting.ts.
Can I remove anti-piracy markers?
No. License markers, download identifiers, and anti-piracy placeholders must not be removed or tampered with.Can I publish my modified version publicly?
No, not as source code, a reusable template, or a redistributed product. You may deploy the finished website or app as part of a licensed project.Can I make Sonata dark mode only?
Yes, but review the theme toggle andhtml.light tokens if removing light mode support.
Can I use the docs on another site?
Yes. These MDX files are intended to be portable for an external docs site.Where do I update colors?
Use:Where do I update SEO?
Use:Where do I update pricing?
Use:Do I need Pterodactyl?
No. Sonata can be used without Pterodactyl. Pterodactyl is only needed if you want live stock or infrastructure data connected to the included stock API flow.Do I need UptimeRobot?
No. UptimeRobot is optional. If you do not use it, remove or customize the status page content to match your monitoring provider.Can I use Cloudflare?
Yes. You can use Cloudflare for DNS, CDN, caching, SSL, and basic protection. Make sure API routes that need fresh data are not cached incorrectly.Can I deploy to Vercel?
Yes. Vercel is one of the easiest deployment targets for Sonata. Add production environment variables in the Vercel project settings before deploying.Can I deploy to a VPS?
Yes. Build Sonata withpnpm build, run it with pnpm start, then place it behind a reverse proxy such as Nginx.
Why does it work locally but fail in production?
Common causes:- Missing production environment variables.
- Case-sensitive path issues on Linux.
- Old Node.js version.
- Build command mismatch.
- External API requests blocked or rate-limited.
- Placeholder billing URLs.
Can I add a new page?
Yes. Add the page underapp/, then update navigation and footer if customers need to access it easily.
Can I change the design system?
Yes. Start withapp/globals.css and shared components.
Avoid rewriting every page unless the brand direction is completely different.