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This article will walk you through the basics of Compute, Hivenet’s GPU-powered cloud service built for AI, ML, and other high-performance workloads. You’ll learn how to create an account, launch your first instance, connect to it, and manage your usage.

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What you’ll need

  • A Hivenet account
  • An SSH key (public) to connect to your instance
  • Optional: a payment method to add credits later

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Create your account

To get started:
  1. Sign up for Compute.
  2. Log in to access your dashboard.
Your dashboard is where you’ll manage your projects, launch instances, and track usage. compute dashboard
Compute uses a separate account from the one you may already have for Hivenet storage and other services. We know that’s not ideal, and we’re actively working on unifying accounts across the platform.

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Launch an instance

Once you’re in the dashboard:
  • Go to the Instances page.
  • Click Launch new instance.
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  • Under Location, choose a region.
  • Under Type, select your instance type (GPU or vCPU).
  • Choose a Size (Small, Medium, Large).
  • Upload your SSH key.
  • Click Deploy.
Your instance will now appear on the Instances page with its current status.
Root access is disabled on Compute containers. Use a Custom Template for system packages.

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Connect to your instance via SSH

After launching, here’s how to connect:
  • On the Instances page, find your running instance.
  • Click Connectivity options.
  • Copy the provided SSH command.
  • Paste it into your terminal to connect.
You can configure your ~/.ssh/config file for faster access later.

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Stop or terminate an instance

To avoid using up credits, stop any instances you’re not actively using.
  • Stop: Pauses your instance (you can restart it later).
  • Terminate: Permanently deletes your instance and all data on it.
Terminating an instance will erase everything on it. Be sure to back up any important files first.

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Add credits to your balance (optional)

To add credits to your account, follow these steps:
  • Open the Billing page from the left-hand menu.
  • Click Add credits.
  • Choose an amount and complete the Stripe checkout flow.
Billing Gif Gi Need more help? Check our Pricing or visit the FAQ.

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What’s next?

Now that you’re set up, you can start running AI models, experimenting with machine learning, or deploying custom workloads—on demand and on your terms.

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