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Deploying a machine takes a minute. Do it from the dashboard under Machines → Deploy.

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Steps

1

Pick a plan + OS

Choose a server plan and OS image from the catalog.
2

Add an SSH key

Bring your own public key (BYOK) or generate a new keypair in the browser. You’ll use this to SSH in.
3

Choose how to pay

Credits or x402 USDC (pick the chain). You’re billed hourly.
4

Launch

Confirm and deploy. The instance provisions and becomes reachable shortly after.

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SSH keys

  • BYOK — paste your existing public key; you keep the private key.
  • Generate — create an Ed25519 keypair in the browser; download the private key immediately (it isn’t stored for you).
Your public key is installed on the instance at launch so you can connect: 
ssh root@<instance-ip>

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After launch

  • The instance IP appears in My Instances.
  • Need a root password instead of a key? Fetch a one-time password (see Manage).
  • Don’t need it anymore? Destroy it to stop billing.
Billing is hourly from launch until you destroy the instance. Destroy machines you’re done with to avoid ongoing charges.