> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pictor.network/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/3d-rendering/get-started/rent-remote-workstation.md).

# Rent Remote Workstation

A step-by-step guide to rendering 3D by renting remote workstations on Pictor

Access high-performance GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce **RTX 5090, 4090, 3090**, etc. for your 3D projects through a few simple steps:

## Step 1: Create Pictor Account <a href="#create-pictor-account" id="create-pictor-account"></a>

Go to [app.pictor.network](https://app.pictor.network/) and sign in with your Google account or connect to a crypto wallet (like Aptos's Petra).

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## Step 2: Top up Credits <a href="#get-credits" id="get-credits"></a>

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**Note**:&#x20;

* To rent GPUs on Pictor, you will need credits.
* You can purchase credits by depositing cryptocurrency (USDT via the logged-in wallet) or Fiat Currency (USD via PayPal).
  {% endhint %}

Navigate to the **Payment & Billing** page on the sidebar, and deposit crypto (currently, we support USDT) or Fiat (USD via PayPal) to buy credits.

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**Note**:&#x20;

* The minimum deposit amount is 10 USDT/USD
* 1 USDT = 1 Credit
* PayPal charges **4.4%** the payment amount + **$0.3** fee
  {% endhint %}

## Step 3: Create an Instance

Navigate to the **GPU Renting** page on the sidebar >> **Marketplace** tab, and start creating your instance (machine).

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#### **Select the Operating System**

Select the **Windows** OS type.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Currently, we support Windows 10.

You will connect to the instance via **Remote Desktop**.

* If you are using a Mac, please install the [**Windows App**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12) (formerly known as Remote Desktop) to access our remote Windows machine.
* If you are using Windows, the **Remote Desktop Connection** app is already installed.
  {% endhint %}
  {% endstep %}

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#### **Select Hardware Specs**

* Select a GPU model that you want to rent.
* Customize the GPU count and storage for the instance (if needed).

<figure><img src="https://1913276630-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwPjKMG1lirj7mnKwlGT5%2Fuploads%2FUy1ADUOXB3cptApfqBIp%2FPictor_3D%20Rendering%20Get%20Started_Rent%20Remote%20Workstation_Create%20Instance%20(2).png?alt=media&amp;token=972e9a52-164a-4936-94db-3aa2b651a540" alt=""><figcaption><p>Customize hardware specs</p></figcaption></figure>
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#### Configure Rental Settings

* Add a name for your instance
* Select the rental duration
* Enable/disable the Auto Renewal feature
* Set up the password to access the remote instance

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#### Rent the Instance

Review all the settings in the Summary section, and click <mark style="color:yellow;">`Rent Instance`</mark>

<figure><img src="https://1913276630-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwPjKMG1lirj7mnKwlGT5%2Fuploads%2FzaklZBnDRaycCNGV8jO6%2FPictor_3D%20Rendering%20Get%20Started_Rent%20Remote%20Workstation_Create%20Instance%20(4).png?alt=media&amp;token=5dcd704c-578b-44a4-84e3-156ae4e98d4e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Review rental settings</p></figcaption></figure>

Then, confirm to create it.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**:

1. **Auto-Renew:**&#x20;

&#x20;       • **Enabled:** Instance automatically renews for the same duration when it expires

&#x20;       • **Disabled:** Instance will be terminated at the end of the duration period

2. **Storage Fee:**&#x20;

&#x20;       • **$0.00028/GB/hour**.

&#x20;       • This fee is charged regardless of the instance status (running or paused), and will only stop once the instance has been completely deleted (terminated).
{% endhint %}
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## Step 4: Connect to Instance

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Once your instance is created, it will appear in the **Instances** tab.&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
The instance may take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to start.
{% endhint %}
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Once the status displays **Running**, click the this button to Download RDP file button.&#x20;

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Connect to the instance

* Open the RDP file and enter the password you set up during Step 3 to access the remote machine.

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* You are now on the remote machine.&#x20;

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* Start installing software, renderers, plugins, and other tools as you want.
* Transfer or get your project files, and then you can start rendering directly.
* Once the rendering is completed, transfer the outputs back to your personal computer/cloud storage services, etc.
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}

## Step 5: Delete the Instance

After rendering is complete and you have received all the render outputs, remember to delete the instance.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important notes**:

Deleting the instance will remove all installed software and data. You will no longer have access to the instance, so ensure you retrieve all the data you need.
{% endhint %}

From the same **Instances** tab, you also have other options to manage the instances:

* Stop/start the instance
* Extend rental time
* Disable/enable auto-renew
* Delete the instance

👉 Learn how to [Manage Instances](https://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/managing-instances) on Pictor.