Create and reserve a GPU
Choose the location, GPU model, server plan, operating system, and reservation period.
Before you start
- Your balance must cover the full reservation period.
- You need access to the GPU Servers menu.
Start
- Open GPU Servers from the Servers menu.
- Click Create.
1. Location
Choose the country and datacenter. Available plans and GPUs depend on this location.
If no plan is available for the selected location, try another one.
2. GPU model
Each GPU card shows:
- GPU Model
- VRAM
- CUDA Cores
- Daily or monthly price
Card states:
- Free: the GPU is available and the button is Create; this does not mean the server is free of charge.
- On demand: the button is Reserve, and the GPU is activated within 24–48 business hours.
- In use or Coming soon: not selectable.
3. Server plan
Choose the plan. Its specifications are shown under Server Information:
- CPU and core count
- RAM
- SSD
- Traffic
The plan price is shown per day or per month on the card.
4. Operating system
Choose the operating system and version. Only operating systems available in that location are listed. The latest Ubuntu version is selected by default.
5. Name and reservation period
- Server Name is generated from the location and plan, and can be edited.
- Choose the Reserve Duration:
- Day: the minimum depends on the GPU model; the maximum is 365 days.
- Month: from 1 to 12 months.
The price updates when you change the duration or model.
6. Review and create
The summary shows:
- Region
- GPU and its specifications
- Server Information
- Final Price
- Coupon, if one applies
If you have a coupon, click Have a coupon?. The coupon applies to the final price.
Your balance must cover the Final Price. Then:
- Click Create for a free GPU.
- Click Reserve for an on-demand GPU.
After creation
After the Server created message, you return to the GPU server list. Provisioning takes a few minutes, and the IP appears in the list when the server is ready.
To check the GPU on the server:
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nvidia-smiBilling
The GPU and server plan are priced together, with daily or monthly payment. See GPU billing for details.