# Lambda Cloud console

You can use the [Lambda Cloud console](https://cloud.lambda.ai/instances) to manage your Lambda Cloud account and resources. This doc provides an overview of the available features.

## Launch, restart, reboot, or terminate instances

### Launch instances

To launch an instance:

1. Click [**Instances**](https://cloud.lambda.ai/instances) in the left sidebar of the console.

Then, click **Launch instance** at the top-right of the console.

2. Click the instance type that you want to launch.

3. Click the region in which you want to launch the instance.

4. Select your preferred base image and then click **Next**. For a list of available images, see [Alternative images](https://docs.lambda.ai/public-cloud/on-demand/#alternative-images).

5. Click the [Lambda filesystem](https://docs.lambda.ai/public-cloud/filesystems/) that you want to attach to your instance. If you don't want to or can't attach a persistent storage file system to your instance, click **Don’t attach a filesystem**.

6. Select the [SSH key](https://docs.lambda.ai/public-cloud/console/#add-generate-and-delete-ssh-keys) that you want to use for your instance. Then, click **Launch instance**.

Tip

You can [add additional SSH keys](https://docs.lambda.ai/public-cloud/on-demand/connecting-instance/#using-multiple-ssh-keys) to your instance once your instance has launched.

7. Review the license agreements and terms of service. If you agree to them, click **I agree to the above** to launch your instance.

In the console, you should now see your instance listed. Once your instance has finished booting, you’ll be provided with the details needed to begin using your instance.

Tip

You can also use the Lambda Cloud API to [launch instances](https://docs.lambda.ai/api/cloud#launchInstance) or [get details of a running instance](https://docs.lambda.ai/api/cloud#getInstance).

### Restart instances

Restart instances by clicking the checkboxes next to the instances you want to restart. Then, click **Restart** at the top-right of the console.

### Cold reboot instances

A cold reboot is equivalent to:

1. Pulling the plug on a physical server.
2. Plugging the server back in and turning it on.

**Warning**: **Only cold reboot your instance if it's completely frozen and unresponsive.** This action erases all data currently in the instance's memory and bypasses the operating system's safe-shutdown mechanisms, potentially resulting in additional issues.

To perform a cold reboot of an instance:

1. On the [Instances page](https://cloud.lambda.ai/instances), find the row of the instance you want to reboot.

2. Click the **⋮** menu and choose **Cold reboot**.

3. When prompted to do so, type in **cold reboot**.

4. Click **Cold reboot instance**.

### Terminate instances

Terminate instances by clicking the checkboxes next to the instances you want to terminate. Then, click **Terminate** at the top-right of the console.

When prompted to do so, type in **erase data on instance**, then click **Terminate instances**.

Tip

You can also [terminate instances using the Lambda Cloud API](https://docs.lambda.ai/api/cloud#terminateInstance).

## Create and manage persistent storage filesystems

### Create a persistent storage filesystem

To create a persistent storage filesystem:

1. Click [**Storage**](https://cloud.lambda.ai/file-systems) in the left sidebar of the console.

Then, click **Create filesystem** at the top-right of the console.

2. Enter a name and select a region for your file system. Then click **Create filesystem**.

You should now see your persistent storage filesystem listed in the console.

## Add, generate, and delete SSH keys

### Add an existing SSH key

1. Click [**SSH keys**](https://cloud.lambda.ai/ssh-keys) in the left sidebar of the console.

Then, click **Add SSH key** at the top-right of the console.

2. In the text input box, paste your public SSH key. Enter a name for your key, then click **Add SSH key**.

### Generate a new SSH key

Instead of pasting your public SSH key as instructed, above, click **Generate a new SSH key**. Type in a name for your key, then click **Create**.

The private key for your new SSH key will automatically download.

Tip

You can also use the Lambda Cloud API to [add and generate SSH keys](https://docs.lambda.ai/api/cloud#addSSHKey).

### Delete SSH keys

Delete SSH keys by clicking **Delete** at the far-right of the SSH key you want to delete.

## Generate and delete API keys

### Generate API keys

Generate API keys by clicking [**API keys**](https://cloud.lambda.ai/api-keys/cloud-api) in the left sidebar of the console.

Then, click **Generate API Key** at the top-right of the console.

### Delete API keys

Delete API keys by clicking **Delete** at the far-right of the API key you want to delete.

## View usage

View usage information by clicking [**Usage**](https://cloud.lambda.ai/usage) in the left sidebar of the console.

## Manage personal settings

You can reset your password, set up multi-factor authentication, and generate API keys by visiting the **Personal settings** section of the console. To access **Personal settings**, click the circle or avatar in the top-right corner, then select [**Personal settings**](https://https//cloud.lambda.ai/user/general) from the context menu.

## Modify account or workspace settings

If you're an account admin, you can modify your account's billing details, invite or remove account users, manage user roles, create and manage workspaces, or update account metadata by visiting the **Account settings** section of the console. To access **Account settings**, click the circle or avatar in the top-right corner, then select [**Account settings**](https://https//cloud.lambda.ai/account/general) from the context menu.

For more information on managing your account and workspaces, see [Managing your account](https://docs.lambda.ai/public-cloud/managing-account/) and [Managing your workspaces](https://docs.lambda.ai/public-cloud/managing-workspaces/).