Set up a CPU or GPU instance

Create an account and get a CPU or GPU instance up and running within a few minutes!

Deploy New Instance

Click the Create Instance button on the Compute page.

Choose Instance name

The hostname is a human-friendly name to help you recognize an instance. The description shows various information about what type of instance it is, including OS, GPU model, and location. These are automatically generated, but you can edit them to be anything you want.

Choose instance type

On-demand instances are available for Pay As You Go pricing (every 10 minutes deducted from your account balance)

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Choose GPU or CPU model and size

Select a GPU or CPU model to get started. Check the bottom of each model card to see which sizes are available (grey indicates unavailable). After selecting a model, you'll see detailed specifications in the size section.

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Configure the operating system

Choose from multiple Ubuntu versions with different configurations. Click OS Image to see all available options.

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Add storage volume

Create new storage by clicking the Add block volume or Add shared filesystem buttons.

Your volumes must be detached in order to be attached to a new instance.

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Choose or create SSH key

Add a new SSH key from the Deploy instance page or Keys page. View Creating an SSH key.

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Review and Deploy

Review your order summary and click Deploy Instance to deploy it. View pricing and billing