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Quick Start Guide

Get started with CapaCloud in just 5 minutes

For Users: Rent Your First GPU

1

Connect Your Wallet

Click "Connect Wallet" in the navbar and select your Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)

2

Top Up Your Balance

Go to Account Balance and top up your account. For your first rental, you'll need 10 USDT or enough for 1 hour (whichever is higher).

3

Browse Available GPUs

Go to Browse GPUs to see available machines. Filter by GPU type, memory, or price.

4

Rent a GPU

Click "Rent GPU" on a machine you want. You'll be redirected to the rental details page with SSH connection information.

5

Connect via SSH

Use your SSH private key to connect to your rented GPU using the provided connection details.

SSH Connection Guide →
6

Start Working

Install libraries, run your workloads, and use the GPU as needed. Billing is automatic and hourly.

For Providers: Share Your GPU

1

Connect Your Wallet

Connect your Solana wallet to create an account and get your Account ID.

2

Get Your Account ID

Go to Account Settings to view your Account ID. Copy it - you'll need it for the worker installation.

3

Install GPU Worker

Run this command on your GPU machine:

curl -s https://capa.cloud/install.sh | sudo bash

When prompted, enter your Account ID from step 2.

Detailed Installation Guide →
4

Register Your Machine

Go to Register GPU to complete machine registration. Set SSH port, IP address, and hourly rate.

Registration Guide →
5

Start Earning

Once registered, your GPU will be available for rent. You'll earn USDT automatically for every hour your GPU is rented.

Common First Steps

Make sure your Solana wallet is connected
Check your account balance (users) or Account ID (providers)
Review the Escrow & Billing guide
Read the SSH Connection Guide (for users)

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