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

# Introduction

> Documentation, API reference, tutorials & guides for the on-demand CUDO Compute platform.

<Note type="info">The public on-demand platform was closed on March 31, 2026. For any access requests, please <Link href="https://www.cudocompute.com/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</Link>. </Note>

These docs refer to the on-demand platform, which is no longer publicly available. They are kept for reference only and may not reflect current or future CUDO Compute offerings.

## Get started fast

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access your account" icon="user-plus">Log in at <Link href="https://compute.cudo.org" target="_blank">compute.cudo.org</Link></Step>
  <Step title="Explore billing + project" icon="credit-card">Manage your billing account, attach a payment method, then create (or select) a project namespace for your resources.</Step>
  <Step title="Get an API key" icon="key">Generate a key in the CUDO Compute console. Keep it secret; rotate if compromised.</Step>
  <Step title="Deploy your first resource" icon="rocket">Follow the <Link href="/docs/quickstart">Quickstart</Link> to launch a virtual machine or cluster, or jump straight into the <Link href="/docs/api">API reference</Link>.</Step>
</Steps>

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/docs/quickstart">Sign up and create your first deployment in minutes.</Card>
  <Card title="API keys" icon="key" href="/docs/api/authentication">Create & manage keys for automation.</Card>
  <Card title="Command line" icon="terminal" href="/docs/tools/cudoctl">Manage resources from the command line with **cudoctl**.</Card>
  <Card title="Python client" icon="python" href="/docs/tools/python-client">Programmatic convenience layer over REST endpoints.</Card>
  <Card title="Terraform" icon="https://mintcdn.com/cudo/SGqWClHilObGmoNB/docs/images/terraform.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=SGqWClHilObGmoNB&q=85&s=2853f5fc3c042b8742898383c0683d39" href="https://registry.terraform.io/providers/CudoVentures/cudo/latest/docs" target="_blank" width="100" height="100" data-path="docs/images/terraform.svg">Manage infrastructure as code.</Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why CUDO Compute

CUDO Compute is a democratised cloud platform aggregating independently operated data centers to provide globally distributed, high-performance AI infrastructure with transparent economics.

* High performance GPU & CPU capacity (clusters, bare metal & virtual machines)
* Consistent API + tooling
* Pay-as-you-go with project & billing account isolation
* Infrastructure-as-code & automation friendly (CLI, API, Terraform)
* Secure networking, images, and fine-grained access controls

## Platform capabilities

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Compute" icon="microchip">
    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Clusters" icon="cloud" href="/docs/guides/clusters">Pool and scale machines for distributed jobs.</Card>
      <Card title="Machines" icon="server" href="/docs/guides/machines">Dedicated multi-GPU machines with full control.</Card>
      <Card title="Virtual machines" icon="computer" href="/docs/guides/virtual-machines">Flexible, resizable virtual machines for general workloads.</Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Storage" icon="database">
    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Volumes" icon="hard-drive" href="/docs/guides/volumes">Attach persistent block storage to cluster machines.</Card>
      <Card title="Disks" icon="hard-drive" href="/docs/guides/disks">Boot & data disks for virtual machines.</Card>
      <Card title="Object storage" icon="bucket" href="/docs/guides/object-storage">S3-compatible storage for datasets & artifacts.</Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Networking & security" icon="globe">
    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Networks" icon="globe" href="/docs/guides/networks">Private networking & IP management.</Card>
      <Card title="Security groups" icon="shield" href="/docs/guides/security-groups">Ingress / egress rule enforcement.</Card>
      <Card title="SSH keys" icon="key" href="/docs/guides/virtual-machines/create#ssh-keys">Secure access to instances.</Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Images & OS" icon="image">
    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Public images" icon="compact-disc" href="/docs/guides/images">Curated OS & GPU-ready images.</Card>
      <Card title="Private images" icon="compact-disc" href="/docs/guides/images/create">Capture and reuse your own.</Card>
      <Card title="Cloud-init" icon="cog" href="/docs/guides/virtual-machines/create#startup-script">Automate first-boot configuration.</Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Automation & tooling" icon="code">
    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="REST API" icon="code" href="/docs/api">Resource-oriented JSON API.</Card>
      <Card title="CLI" icon="terminal" href="/docs/tools/cudoctl">Low-friction scripting & inspection.</Card>
      <Card title="Python" icon="python" href="/docs/tools/python-client">Native client library.</Card>
      <Card title="Terraform" icon="https://mintcdn.com/cudo/SGqWClHilObGmoNB/docs/images/terraform.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=SGqWClHilObGmoNB&q=85&s=2853f5fc3c042b8742898383c0683d39" color="transparent" href="https://registry.terraform.io/providers/CudoVentures/cudo/latest/docs" target="_blank" width="100" height="100" data-path="docs/images/terraform.svg">Infra as code workflows.</Card>
      <Card title="OpenAPI" icon="file" href="/docs/api#openapi-specification">The CUDO Compute OpenAPI schema.</Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Choose your path

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Learn the concepts" icon="book" href="/docs/api#key-concepts">Understand core primitives before scaling.</Card>
  <Card title="Deploy quickly" icon="rocket" href="/docs/quickstart">Follow a concise end-to-end walkthrough.</Card>
  <Card title="Automate" icon="code" href="/docs/api">Integrate via API, CLI, Terraform & SDKs.</Card>
</CardGroup>

## Support & resources

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Help center" icon="life-ring">Browse our [help articles](/docs/help) for common questions & troubleshooting advice.</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Report an issue" icon="warning">If you are experiencing problems with the platform, [open a support ticket](https://compute.cudo.org/?support=open).</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Request features" icon="sparkles">Let us know what would accelerate your workloads. [Open a support ticket](https://compute.cudo.org/?support=open) to share your ideas.</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Status & availability" icon="cloud">Platform & data center status can be monitored on our <Link href="https://status.cudocompute.com">Status Page</Link>.</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note type="info">Have feedback? A confusing step? Missing tutorial? Reach out - your input directly shapes the roadmap.</Note>

## Next steps

<Checklist>
  <CheckItem>Complete the <Link href="/docs/quickstart">Quickstart</Link></CheckItem>
  <CheckItem>Create / rotate an <Link href="/docs/api/authentication">API key</Link></CheckItem>
  <CheckItem>Deploy a <Link href="/docs/guides/virtual-machines/create">virtual machine</Link> or <Link href="/docs/guides/machines/create-a-bare-metal-machine">bare metal machine</Link></CheckItem>
  <CheckItem>Automate with the <Link href="/docs/tools/cudoctl">CLI</Link> or <Link href="/tools/python-client">Python client</Link></CheckItem>
  <CheckItem>Track changes in the <Link href="/docs/api/changelog">Changelog</Link></CheckItem>
</Checklist>

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