Managing Instances

Learn how to manage running instances - stop/start, extend time, disable/enable auto-renew, manage SSH keys, and delete instances on Pictor

The Instances tab (on the https://app.pictor.network/gpu-renting page) is your central hub for managing rented instances. From here you can:

• View instance status and information

• Stop/start instances

• Extend rental time

• Enable/disable auto-renew

• Manage SSH keys

• Delete instances

Stop/Start Instances

Stop Instance

You can temporarily stop an instance at any time to pause the usage time.

To stop your instance,

• Click the Stop Instance button.

• A confirmation window will appear, indicating that usage time will stop.

• Click Stop Instance to confirm.

Important Note:

When an instance is stopped, it stops the instance usage time, but storage fees will continue to apply until the instance is completely deleted.

Start Instance

You can start paused (stopped) instances at any time to continue the usage time.

To start your instance,

• Click the Start Instance button.

• A confirmation window will appear, indicating that usage time will continue.

• Click Start Instance to confirm.

Important Note:

Starting a paused instance will begin charging you the instance usage time.

Extend Time

You can easily extend your instance’s rental time to continue your work without interruption.

To extend,

• Click the Extend Time button.

• A window will appear, allowing you to enter the number of hours to add.

• Enter the number of hours you want to extend and click Extend Time to confirm.

Enable/Disable Auto-renew

Enable Auto-renew

The auto-renewal feature ensures your instance doesn't get interrupted, which is useful for long-term tasks.

To enable auto-renew:

• Click the Enable Auto Renew button.

• A window will appear, showing the current status (Disabled).

• Click Enable Auto Renew button to confirm.

Important Note:

When enabled, your instance will automatically renew when the current rental period expires, but this will only occur if you have sufficient credits.

Disable Auto-renew

To disable auto-renew:

• Click the Disable Auto Renew button.

• A window will appear, showing the current status (Enabled).

• Click Disable Auto Renew button to confirm.

Important Note:

When disabled, your instance will stop automatically when the current rental period expires.

Manage SSH Keys

If you want to add SSH keys to a running instance for multiple private access, you can add them here. Make sure the SSH key has already been added on the Manage SSH Keys page before attaching it to a running instance.

To add SSH keys:

• Click the Manage SSH Keys button.

• A window will appear, allowing you to choose the keys to be added

• Click Add Keys button to confirm.

Delete Instance

When you no longer need an instance and want to stop all related charges, you can delete it completely.

• Click the Delete Instance button.

• A confirmation window will appear, warning that this action is permanent.

• Click Delete Instance to permanently remove the instance and all its stored data.

Important Note:

This action will permanently delete the instance and all its stored data. There is no way to recover the data after deletion.