> 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/gpu-renting/get-started.md).

# Get Started

Access Pictor Network’s high-performance GPUs for your AI workloads and other GPU-intensive tasks, on demand and at a fraction of the cost.

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## 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).

<figure><img src="/files/FtPSZUvYgfjqHwezQg5R" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<div><figure><img src="/files/GgxswkczeiXzhha6x4qQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>USDT Deposit</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/AJsCu0wCVgKRb51N0YZc" alt=""><figcaption><p>USD Deposit</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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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
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## Step 3: Create an Instance

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

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

Select the OS type you want to rent.

<figure><img src="/files/YFgmW5CQ4b5y9k6Dqujr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select OS type</p></figcaption></figure>

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Currently, we support Linux (Ubuntu 22.04) and Windows (10)

If you choose Linux, you will connect to the instance via **SSH**.

If you choose Windows, you will connect to the instance via **Remote Desktop**.
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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="/files/RBhe2oGYSAdgrVRgBNSf" 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 (please note that <mark style="color:yellow;">the default duration for auto-renewal is set to</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;"></mark><mark style="color:yellow;">**1 hour**</mark>.)
* Set up connection settings

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Add SSH Keys if you choose Linux.&#x20;

👉Learn how to [add SSH Keys on Pictor](https://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/connection-methods/ssh#add-ssh-key-to-pictor-account) (step 4)

<figure><img src="/files/0L1GGLo4n0XEqDxg7Fqi" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add SSH Key for Linux instance</p></figcaption></figure>
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Add a password for Remote Desktop to access the instance if you choose Windows.

<figure><img src="/files/n0ufulsxxCT4Q659XPde" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add the Remote Desktop password for Windows</p></figcaption></figure>
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**Note**:

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

&#x20;       • The default duration for auto-renewal is set to <mark style="color:yellow;">**1 hour**</mark>

&#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).
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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="/files/3mFBaWYe3IUD1lFw5lNa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Review rental settings</p></figcaption></figure>

Then, confirm to create it.

<figure><img src="/files/Fv4WjXmJs2nVmxbvwfBF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Confirm to rent the instance</p></figcaption></figure>
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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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The instance may take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to start.
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Once the status displays **Running**, click the Connect button.&#x20;

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Connect to the instance

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* Copy the command line provided and paste it into your terminal app.

<figure><img src="/files/6x3hU6gcfpfcWhndCIAZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Copy the command line</p></figcaption></figure>

* Connect to your instance and start working directly from the terminal.

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**Note**:

Make sure to include the correct private SSH key path along with the public key that you added during Step 3.
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<figure><img src="/files/amUf9S7l9ebJec10wgSX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Paste the command line into the Terminal app and Connect to the instance</p></figcaption></figure>
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* Download the RDP file

<figure><img src="/files/QvhBGvt7soNaSxaK4TKV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Download RDP file</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/8q7MhRrKASwWzwtpiQdE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter your Remote Desktop password</p></figcaption></figure>

* You are now on the remote machine. Start setting tools up and start your tasks directly.

<figure><img src="/files/KWhbsRORJdljM8hu1d5t" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remote machine window</p></figcaption></figure>

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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
* Manage SSH keys (add or remove SSH keys from the instance)
* Delete the instance

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