Getting Started with TurboGPU: Your First Cloud GPU in 60 Seconds

From Zero to GPU in 60 Seconds

This guide walks you through creating your account, adding credits, deploying your first machine, and connecting to it.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Go to turbogpu.tech/sign-up

Enter your email and create a password

Verify your email

That's it. No credit card required to sign up.

Step 2: Add Credits

Go to Dashboard → Billing

Click Add Credits

Add $5 or more (minimum)

Pay with Visa or Mastercard

Credits are consumed per-second only while your machine is running. $5 gets you 12+ hours on the Starter tier.

Step 3: Deploy a Machine

Go to Dashboard → New Machine

Choose a GPU tier:

- Starter ($0.40/hr) — RTX 3060, 12 GB VRAM

- Standard ($0.60/hr) — RTX 3090, 24 GB VRAM

- Pro ($0.90/hr) — RTX 4090, 24 GB VRAM

- Power ($1.20/hr) — A6000, 48 GB VRAM

Click Deploy

Wait ~60 seconds

Step 4: Connect

Once your machine shows Running, you'll see connection details:

Via SSH (Terminal)

ssh -p <port> user@<ip-address>

Via Remote Desktop (GUI)

Open Microsoft Remote Desktop

Enter the IP address and port

Use the credentials shown in your dashboard

Step 5: Use It

You now have a full Windows machine with a dedicated GPU. Install games, run AI models, edit videos — anything.

Step 6: Stop When Done

Important: Click Stop in your dashboard when you're finished. Billing stops immediately. Your machine state is preserved for 24 hours.

Quick Reference

Action	How
Start a machine	Dashboard → New Machine → Deploy
Connect (terminal)	SSH with the provided credentials
Connect (desktop)	RDP with IP and port from dashboard
Stop billing	Click Stop in machine details
Add credits	Dashboard → Billing → Add Credits

What's Next?

Cloud Gaming Guide →

Run AI Models →

Set Up a Workstation →

Welcome to TurboGPU. Happy computing.