# Hivenet Docs

## Docs

- [Welcome to Compute with Hivenet](https://docs.hivenet.com/about-hivenet.md): An introduction to Hivenet and Compute: what it is, why it exists, and how a distributed cloud changes how you run workloads.
- [Changelog](https://docs.hivenet.com/changelog.md): Product updates and announcements
- [Billing information](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/account-billing/billing-info.md): How credits, charges, and payments work for Compute with Hivenet.
- [How can I delete my Compute account?](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/account-billing/delete-account.md): Permanently remove your Compute profile and all associated data.
- [How to track your Compute costs in real time](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/account-billing/track-costs-real-time.md): Avoid surprises and understand how billing works
- [How can I connect to a Compute instance from macOS?](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/connect-instance-macos.md): Quick steps to access your Compute instance from the macOS Terminal
- [How can I connect to a Compute instance from Windows?](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/connect-instance-windows.md): From first SSH login to a working prompt
- [Agent network and firewall basics](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/firewall-basics.md): What the Hivenet Agent does and how to avoid connection issues
- [How to forward ports to reach your web app](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/forwards-ports.md): Serve UIs running on Compute back to your local browser
- [How to serve a simple HTTPS site on Compute with SSH port forwarding](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/https-site-ssh-port-forwarding.md): Use python -m http.server or your own web app with secure access
- [How to generate and add an SSH key on Linux](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/ssh-key-linux.md): A quick start for first-time Compute with Hivenet users on Linux
- [How to generate and add an SSH key on macOS](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/ssh-key-macos.md): A quick start for first-time Compute with Hivenet users on macOS
- [How can I generate and add an SSH key on Windows?](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/ssh-key-windows.md): A quick-start for first-time Compute users on Windows
- [SSH into your Compute instance on Windows (PuTTYgen & OpenSSH)](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/connectivity/ssh-puttygen-openssh.md): Description of your new file.
- [Choosing between a virtual machine and a container](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/choosing-between-a-virtual-machine-and-a-container.md): Pick the right instance type based on how much OS control you need and how you plan to run your workload.
- [Launch and connect to your first Compute instance](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/create-instance.md): Step-by-step instructions to create your account, deploy your first instance, and connect via SSH.
- [How to use custom templates](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/custom-templates.md): Learn how to create and manage custom templates on Compute with Hivenet for reusable container configurations.
- [Settings](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/general-settings.md): Learn how to manage themes, languages, SSH keys, and account deletion in Compute with Hivenet.
- [Using vCPUs](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/how-to-vcpu.md): Learn how vCPUs work in Compute with Hivenet, when to use them, and what instance sizes are available.
- [How to use vLLM](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/how-to-vllm.md): Learn how vLLMs power inference servers on Compute with Hivenet, including default settings and optional configuration.
- [How to start and stop your Compute instances](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/start-stop-instances.md): Pause usage without losing progress and only pay when your instance is running.
- [How to stop or terminate a Compute instance on Hivenet](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/stop-terminate-instance.md): Understand the difference between “Stop” and “Terminate,” and choose the safest action for your workload.
- [Understand and choose your Compute instance](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/essentials/understand-choose-instance.md): A practical guide to choosing, launching, and connecting to the right Compute instance for your workload.
- [Transfer files to and from your Compute instance with SFTP](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/file-transfer/transfer-files-sftp.md): Use CLI, WinSCP, or FileZilla to move data quickly and securely.
- [CPU-only types and sizes](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/reference/cpu-types.md): CPU-only instances on Compute with AMD EPYC 7713 hosts, fixed vCPU, RAM, and disk options.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/reference/faq.md): Answers to common questions about Compute, instances, billing, and usage.
- [Glossary](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/reference/glossary.md): A quick reference to terms used across Hivenet’s docs. Short, plain‑English definitions. Alphabetical.
- [GPU types and sizes](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/reference/gpu-types.md): Pick a GPU instance on Compute with fixed vCPU, RAM, disk, and bandwidth. Choose RTX 4090 or RTX 5090 based on your model needs.
- [vLLM model catalog](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/reference/vllm-models.md): Models available in the vLLM inference template, with sizes and what’s coming next.
- [Compute instance URLs and Bad Gateway errors](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/troubleshooting/bad-gateway-errors.md): What causes them and how to fix them fast
- [Why do I see certificate or HTTPS warnings when accessing Compute with Hivenet?](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/troubleshooting/certificate-errors.md): How to fix certificate errors caused by corporate firewalls or antivirus HTTPS scanning.
- [How to get your instance ID](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/troubleshooting/get-instance-id.md): Learn how to find and copy your instance ID from the Hivenet console for support or troubleshooting.
- [Troubleshoot 'invalid SSH key' upload errors](https://docs.hivenet.com/documentation/troubleshooting/invalid-SSH-key.md): Fix common mistakes when adding your public key to Compute
- [Welcome to Hivenet Docs](https://docs.hivenet.com/index.md): Your guide to running GPU, CPU, and AI workloads on Hivenet’s distributed cloud. Start here to create your first instance, connect, and then tune things as you go.
- [Compute quickstart](https://docs.hivenet.com/quickstart.md): Launch your first GPU or CPU instance—or a vLLM inference server—in minutes.
- [How to choose the right Compute configuration for image-generation tools](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/how-to/configuration-image-generation.md): Match your workload to the right GPU for best results
- [How to serve the EVO2 40B genomic model](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/how-to/evo2-40b.md): Deploy the EVO2 40B model using Nvidia NIM containers on Compute with Hivenet.
- [Expose a service from a Compute VM: SSH, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/how-to/expose-a-service-from-a-compute-vm-ssh-https-tcp-and-udp.md): Learn more about the four connectivity options you’ll see when you create a virtual machine on Compute.
- [How to install Docker on a Compute VM](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/how-to/install-docker.md): Launch a Compute virtual machine, connect over SSH, install Docker Engine on Ubuntu, Debian, or Fedora, and verify it works.
- [How can I open a Jupyter notebook with Compute?](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/how-to/open-jupyter-notebook.md): Launch and use a Jupyter notebook in your browser. No SSH or command line required.
- [Known_hosts, identity files, and the SSH config file explained](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/more-guides/SSH-config-file-explained.md): Understand what’s happening inside your .ssh folder
- [Choosing between GPU and vCPU instances](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/more-guides/choosing-between-cpu-gpu.md): Learn the difference between GPU and vCPU instances in Compute with Hivenet and when to use each type.
- [Why Compute supports SFTP—not FTPS](https://docs.hivenet.com/tutorials/more-guides/sftp-not-ftps.md): Key differences and how to adjust your workflow

## Optional

- [Console](https://console.hivecompute.ai/)
- [Help Center](https://help.hivenet.com/en/)
- [Community](https://discord.com/invite/p2CwYSKsQU)
- [Blog](https://compute.hivenet.com/computes-blog)