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Adding cloud credit
Find out how to add credit or vouchers to your Public Cloud project
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How to create a Public Cloud instance and connect to it
Find out how to configure Public Cloud instances in the OVHcloud Control Panel and the first steps with your instances
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Managing your Public Cloud instances
Find out how to manage your Public Cloud instances in the OVHcloud Control Panel
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How to start a Public Cloud instance on a bootable volume
Find out how to start an instance on a bootable volume
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Shelve or pause an instance
Learn how to shelve, pause or suspend a Public Cloud instance to temporarily free resources while keeping your IP address, and understand the billing impact of each option
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Activating a Windows licence for an instance in private mode
Find out how to activate a Windows licence on an instance in private mode
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First steps with pre-installed applications
Find out how to deploy pre-installed applications on your Public Cloud instances
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