Rent GPUs
Please note that NetMind Power is a distributed platform where all machines are contributed by users. We prioritize machines with high stability, but the Power platform cannot guarantee the uptime of the machines. In the event of machine downtime, we will fully refund the fees for the day of downtime. When using the machine, please be sure to back up your data in a timely manner to avoid data loss.
Follow these steps to rent a server with GPUs.
Rent New GPUs
When you request a machine, you can specify a rental period of up to 30 days. We will send you a reminder to renew the lease when you have less than one day remaining. If you do not renew, upon expiry, the machine will be made available for others to rent, and all your data will be permanently and securely removed from the server.
Click "Rent GPUs" on the sidebar to access the GPU rental feature.
Click "Rent New Machine" to proceed to the machine setup page.
Enter your GPUs requirements.
The system will calculate the fees to be paid in real time.
Users can choose between two payment methods: USD or NMT
Click "Make Payment" to enter the payment page.
Pay by NMT
If the user chooses NMT payment, wait for the Metamask wallet to automatically pop up and confirm the payment (please complete the payment within 30 minutes).
Pay by Fiat
If the user selects USD payment, they will be redirected to the payment page, fill in the billing information, and click "Payment" to complete the payment (please complete the payment within 30 minutes).
Connect to Your Machine
After you make the payment, you should now see a dashboard with your newly rented machine. If you do not see the IP Address and Port, you may need to manually refresh the browser page.
You can copy the SSH command by clicking on the button as shown below.
The command will look like this
If you're on Linux os MacOS, you will usually be able to pass this command directly to your terminal in order to connect. For Windows users, you can SSH using the PuTTY software from this link. Our product also supports IDE connection (for example via VSCode).
If any failure or technical issue is detected on the server, the machine status on the dashboard might be showing as "Offline". In that case a "restart" button should appear, please restart the machine. If the problem persists, contact our support at hello@netmind.ai.
Data Sync
It is important to note that once the rental is terminated and the machine is released back to our pool of available servers, retrieving data becomes impossible. We recommend that you perform a backup of any relevant data, either locally or to the cloud, before terminating the rental.
Local backup
If you're on a Linux or MacOS system, this could be achieved via Secure Copy with the scp command. The example below shows how to donwnload the /data/example.zip folder from the remote machine to your local machine in the home directory, when run form your local machine. You will need to adjust the port and IP address accordingly. On Windows, you can use WinSCP.
Cloud Sync
We encourage you to use cloud platforms for data synchronization services. We provide the examples of using Google Cloud, DropBox, and AWS as three cloud storage tools for data synchronization here.
Ingress Service
An Ingress service on a rented SSH instance streamlines external access, directing web traffic for application hosting, acting as an API gateway, and managing multiple domains. It's essential for efficient traffic routing and enhanced security in diverse web environments.
Please be aware that our current machines don't have a public IP address, so the SSH service is exposed through a proxy service. This also results in the inability to directly bind URLs used by SSH when using frameworks like FastAPI.
Should you wish to do so, the correct approach is to bind to localhost or 127.0.0.1 and then use tools such as ngrok, localtunnel, frp, or other ingress platforms to expose the service to the internet. Below is an illustrative diagram.
Machine status
| Status | Explation |
|---|---|
To Be Paid | The cost of the GPUs you have chosen to rent has been calculated. You need to complete payment before NetMind Power allocates the machine for you. |
Queuing | NetMind Power is processing your payment and locating the machines for you. |
Running | Your machine is now running. Connect to it via SSH. |
Offline | The machine you rented has gone offline. NetMind Power is working to bring it back online. |
Expired | The rental period for your machine with NetMind Power has expired. |
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