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A full GPU machine in 4 steps.
01
Create an account and add credits
Sign up with email or Google. Add credits from $1. Credits never expire.
02
Choose your GPU plan
Select a GPU tier based on your workload. Not sure? Start with Standard (RTX 4090).
03
Connect over SSH
Machine ready in under 60 seconds. Copy your SSH command or open the browser-based Jupyter studio. Full root access on Ubuntu 22.04 + CUDA.
04
Stop when you’re done
Hit Stop in your dashboard. Billing stops instantly. Your machine is preserved for 24 hours.
Connection Methods
| Method | Best For | Latency | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH | Terminal, remote development | Instant | Zero — any SSH client |
| Jupyter studio | Notebooks, data science | Instant | Zero — opens in browser |
| VS Code Remote | Coding, debugging | Instant | Remote-SSH extension |
| Web desktop (noVNC) | Lightweight GUI apps | Moderate | Zero — opens in browser |
What You Need
- ✓Any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad, Android
- ✓Internet — 5 Mbps+ for SSH; more for a graphical session
- ✓SSH client or terminal — Built into Mac/Linux; free on Windows
- ✓TurboGPU account — With at least $1 credit