> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nova-cloud.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> GPU cloud computing made simple. Rent powerful NVIDIA GPUs by the second for AI/ML training, inference, rendering, and more.

Nova Cloud is a GPU cloud platform that lets you rent high-performance NVIDIA GPUs on demand. Whether you're training machine learning models, running inference, hosting AI applications, rendering 3D content, or powering any GPU-accelerated workload, Nova Cloud provides the compute you need at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud providers.

## Why Nova Cloud?

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  <Card title="Pay-Per-Use Pricing" icon="credit-card">
    Only pay for the compute you use. Billed per second with no minimum commitments on on-demand instances.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Powerful GPUs" icon="microchip">
    Access the latest NVIDIA GPUs including RTX 5090, RTX 4090, and RTX PRO 6000 with high-speed PCIe 5.0.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flexible Rental Types" icon="sliders">
    Choose between on-demand, interruptible, or reserved instances to match your workload and budget.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Easy-to-Use Console" icon="desktop">
    Manage everything through our intuitive web console — no command line required.
  </Card>
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## Rental Types

Nova Cloud offers three rental types to fit different workloads:

| Type              | Best For                            | Pricing                                      |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **On-Demand**     | Production workloads, development   | Standard hourly rate, no commitment          |
| **Interruptible** | Batch jobs, fault-tolerant training | Lowest price, may be preempted               |
| **Reserved**      | Long-running workloads              | Up to 20% discount with 1-6 month commitment |

<Card title="Learn more about rental types" icon="arrow-right" href="/guides/rental-types">
  Understand the differences between on-demand, interruptible, and reserved instances.
</Card>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an account">
    Sign up at [console.nova-cloud.ai](https://console.nova-cloud.ai/signup) with your email or Google account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add credits to unlock your signup bonus">
    Add a minimum of **\$5** via credit card or cryptocurrency. We'll match your first deposit dollar-for-dollar, up to **\$25 in bonus credit**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your SSH key">
    Go to **Account Settings** → **SSH Keys** and upload your public SSH key for secure VM access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch a VM">
    Browse available GPUs on the Dashboard, select your configuration, and launch your instance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Card title="Follow the quickstart guide" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
  Get your first GPU instance running in under 5 minutes.
</Card>

<Card title="Frequently Asked Questions" icon="circle-question" href="/faq">
  Quick answers to common questions about instances, billing, connectivity, and more.
</Card>

## Support

Need help? Reach out through any of these channels:

* **Support** — Use the support form in the [console](https://console.nova-cloud.ai)
* **Discord** — Join our [community server](https://discord.gg/twgcNZqw39)
* **Email** — Contact us at [support@nova-cloud.ai](mailto:support@nova-cloud.ai)