> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tariqdev.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about using, modifying, licensing, and deploying Sonata.

# FAQ

## Can I change the brand name?

Yes. Update `lib/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:

```txt theme={null}
lib/data/game-hosting.ts
lib/data/product-config.ts
```

Then update or create the relevant page.

## Can I use another billing panel?

Yes. Update billing URLs and query parameters.

For game hosting, check the billing config in `game-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 and `html.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:

```txt theme={null}
app/globals.css
```

## Where do I update SEO?

Use:

```txt theme={null}
lib/config/site.ts
```

## Where do I update pricing?

Use:

```txt theme={null}
lib/data/game-hosting.ts
lib/data/product-config.ts
```

## 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 with `pnpm 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 under `app/`, then update navigation and footer if customers need to access it easily.

## Can I change the design system?

Yes. Start with `app/globals.css` and shared components.

Avoid rewriting every page unless the brand direction is completely different.

## Should I edit components or data files?

Edit data files for content, pricing, specs, products, and URLs.

Edit components when you need to change layout, interaction, or visual behavior.