$ cloudrig - help
From zero to GPU
in four commands
The whole lifecycle is a short pipeline: deploy, connect, run, stop.
pipeline
1
$ cloudrig signup && cloudrig topup $5
account created · credits added · never expire
Create an account and add credits
Sign up with email or Google. Add credits from $2. Credits never expire.
2
$ cloudrig deploy — tier standard
selected RTX 4090 · 24GB VRAM · provisioning…
Choose your GPU tier
Select a GPU tier based on your workload. Not sure? Start with Standard (RTX 4090).
3
$ ssh root@i-7f3a.cloudrig.space
instance ready · full desktop available
Connect — SSH, RDP, or browser
Machine ready in a few minutes. Connect over SSH, Remote Desktop, or the browser. Full Windows or Linux desktop.
4
$ cloudrig stop i-7f3a
stopped · billing halted · disk kept 24h
Stop when done — billing stops instantly
Hit Stop in your dashboard. Your machine is preserved for 24 hours.
connect
| method | best for | latency | setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH | dev, training, scripting | instant | zero — built into every OS |
| Microsoft RDP | productivity, rendering | good | zero — built into Windows/Mac |
| Parsec | gaming, fast-paced | excellent | install on VM + your device |
| Moonlight | gaming (NVIDIA) | excellent | install on VM + your device |
| Web browser (noVNC) | quick access, mobile | moderate | zero — opens in browser |
requirements
✓any device
Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad, Android
✓internet
15 Mbps+ for RDP; 50 Mbps+ for gaming
✓ssh / rdp client
free on all platforms
✓cloudrig account
with at least $1 credit