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Create an Instance

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Interactive Mode

Run the create command to launch an interactive menu: 
tnr create
This walks you through selecting your instance configuration step by step.

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One-Line Creation

Specify all options in a single command: 
tnr create --mode prototyping --gpu a6000 --vcpus 8 --template base --primary-disk 100 --ephemeral-disk 200

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Configuration Options

FlagDescription
--modeprototyping or production
--gpuGPU type. Available options depend on mode
--num-gpusNumber of GPUs. Options depend on mode and GPU type
--vcpusCPU cores (prototyping only). Options vary by GPU type and count
--templatebase, comfy-ui, ollama, or a snapshot name
--primary-diskPrimary disk storage in GB. Range varies by mode
--ephemeral-diskFast temporary storage in GB, mounted at /ephemeral (0 to disable, default: 0). See Ephemeral Storage

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Mode Selection

Choose between optimized development pricing or full compatibility:
  • Prototyping (default): Lower cost with CUDA-level optimizations. Best for development.
  • Production: Standard VM with full compatibility. Best for long-running jobs and production workloads.
See Prototyping vs Production for details on each mode.

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GPU, CPU, and RAM

Available GPU types, GPU counts, vCPU options, and RAM configurations vary by mode. Use tnr create to see current options interactively, or check the pricing page for details.

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Templates

Templates pre-configure your instance for common AI workflows:
TemplateDescription
baseUbuntu with PyTorch + CUDA
ollamaOllama server environment
comfy-uiComfyUI for AI image generation
After connecting to an instance with a template, start the server with: 
start-ollama      # or start-comfy-ui, etc.
See Using Instance Templates for more details.

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Restore from Snapshot

Your snapshots appear alongside templates in the selection menu. Select a snapshot to create an instance with your previously saved state. 
tnr create
# Select your snapshot in the "Templates" step