How To Create an Hourly Instance

Creating instances for hourly services can be done through  your Cloud Control Panel if you follow the steps below:

Step 1:  Log into your Client Area

Step 2:  On the top, click the “Cloud Control” drop-down menu and select “Cloud Portal”

Step 3:  A new tab will open displaying your Cloud Control options.  Near the top on the right, you will want to click on the green “Create Instance” button.

Step 4:  You will then need to select your configuration

1. The Instance Image (Operating System)
2. Managed or Unmanaged
3. SSD or HDD drive
4. The resources you need
5. Location
6. Your billing cycle (hourly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, biennially, triennially)
7. Quantity

Step 5:  Select the Billing cycle and then click the “Create Instance” button on the bottom left

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