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How to Optimize the Cost of Your Instances on AccuWeb.Cloud?<\/b><\/h1>\n

If you are running virtual machines on AccuWeb.Cloud, every hour an instance stays powered on adds to your bill. AccuWeb.Cloud gives you simple tools right inside your dashboard to control when your instances run, so you only pay for what you actually use. This article covers two ways to bring your costs down: powering off instances manually when you don’t need them, and setting up an automatic on\/off schedule. We will also explain an important billing detail that often causes confusion.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Log In to Your Dashboard<\/b><\/h2>\n

Go to the AccuWeb.Cloud login page and sign in using your registered email address and password.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Open the Instances Section<\/b><\/h2>\n

On the left panel of your dashboard, click on Instances. This shows you the list of all VMs running under your account along with their current status.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Choose How You Want to Optimize Your Cost<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are two ways to reduce your cost from here. You can turn off an instance manually whenever you know you won’t be using it, or set up a schedule so AccuWeb.Cloud powers it on and off automatically at fixed times.<\/p>\n

Method 1: Manually Power Off Your Instance When Not in Use<\/b><\/h3>\n

While an instance is in the Stopped state, you are not billed for that period. This is a good option if your usage is unpredictable and you would rather switch things off yourself as needed.<\/p>\n

An important billing detail:<\/b> AccuWeb.Cloud calculates charges in blocks of 60 minutes, not by the exact minute. If you stop an instance for less than a full hour, you will still be billed for that hour, since charges are only excluded once the instance has been off for a complete 60 minute block or more in multiple of 60.<\/p>\n

For example<\/b>, if you stop your instance for 58 minutes, you are still charged for that hour. But if you keep it stopped for 60 minutes or longer in multiple of 60, that hour is excluded from your bill. So to actually benefit from power off, make sure the instance stays off for at least a full hour at a time.<\/p>\n

To manually shut down an instance: search for it in your Instances list, open its Overview page, click the power button, then click Stop.<\/p>\n

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Method 2: Schedule Automatic Power On and Off<\/b><\/h3>\n

If your instance follows a predictable pattern, for example, it’s only needed during business hours or specific days, scheduling is far more convenient than switching it off manually every day. AccuWeb.Cloud will handle the timing for you automatically.<\/p>\n

To set this up, open the instance’s Overview page and click on Power Management.<\/p>\n

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Under the Set On\/Off Policy, configure the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n