# Get Started On Your Instance

This tutorial explains how to launch a new instance. Follow the steps below to complete the setup.

#### 1. Select instance type

On the `Deploy` page, choose the GPU model you desire to start.&#x20;

You can select the GPU based on configuration details, including the GPU count, memory, CPU pairing, available units, virtual CPUs, RAM, storage, and the hourly price in Credits.

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#### 2. Select an image or snapshot

Once the hardware has been chosen, you can define the environment source:

You can start with an `Official Image` with a prebuilt, standardized setup, or a `Snapshot` that restores a previously saved instance, enabling continuity of prior configurations.

The selected item’s details will be displayed on the right panel, such as:

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#### 3. Unit quantity

Define how many units to allocate with`Unit Qty`. Each unit contains a fixed resource package (GPU, VRAM, etc.), and increasing the count scales resources proportionally.

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#### 4. Mount Data Hub

To attach a storage volume, click `Storage Capacity` to configure the following options:

* **Data Drive List** – shows all available drives.
* **Region** – e.g., `1`.
* **Usage** – displays used and total capacity (e.g., `0/2 GB`).
* **Mount Path** – default is `/datadrive` (not editable).
* **Permissions** – choose **Read only** or **Read & write** access.

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#### 5. Verify specifications and pricing details

After finishing the setup, select `Show Detail` to see more information, your configuration summary will be shown at the bottom of the page.

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#### 6. Create the instance

Click `Complete Checkout` to confirm and launch your instance.

You can name your instance in the following window.

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