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Getting Started with Octos Cloud

Go from zero to a running Instance in under 10 minutes. This guide walks you through account creation, project setup, and your first deployment on Octos Cloud.

What you'll accomplish​

  1. Create and verify your Octos Cloud account
  2. Complete KYC verification
  3. Set up your first project
  4. Create a Virtual Network, Subnet, and Virtual Router
  5. Launch an Instance with a Floating IP

Prerequisites​

RequirementDetails
BrowserChrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest version)
EmailValid email address for account verification
PhoneMobile number for OTP verification
KYC documentsGovernment-issued ID and address proof
Payment methodCredit card, debit card, or UPI

Platform at a glance​

Octos Cloud is a cloud management portal that lets you provision and manage infrastructure through a unified interface. Behind the portal, your workloads run on 4th-Gen AMD EPYC™ Genoa processors with DDR5 memory — fully dedicated, never shared.

What makes Octos different:

  • No CPU credit throttling — sustained clock speeds on every instance
  • No artificial IOPS caps — NVMe SSDs perform at hardware limits
  • No egress fees — zero charges for outbound data transfer
  • No bandwidth caps — your network link runs at full speed
  • Better Cost-Efficiency than traditional hyperscalers

Step 1: Create your account​

  1. Navigate to cloud.octosinfra.com/register
  2. Enter your full name, email address, and a strong password
  3. Verify your email via the confirmation link sent to your inbox
  4. Complete phone number verification with the OTP code
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You can also sign up with Google or GitHub for faster onboarding.

Step 2: Complete KYC verification​

Octos Cloud requires identity verification before you can provision resources. This is a one-time process.

  1. Navigate to Profile → KYC in the portal
  2. Select your account type: Individual or Company
  3. Upload the required documents:
    • Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
    • Address proof (Utility bill, bank statement)
  4. Submit for review — approval typically takes 24–48 hours

Step 3: Add a payment method​

  1. Go to Billing → Payment Methods
  2. Add a credit card, debit card, or configure UPI
  3. Optionally, purchase Infra Credits to prepay for usage

Step 4: Create your first project​

Projects are the primary organizational unit in Octos Cloud. All resources — Instances, networks, storage — belong to a project.

  1. From the Dashboard, click the + Create New Project card
  2. Enter a Project Name and Project Description
  3. Select a Project Purpose from the dropdown (e.g., Development and Testing)
  4. Click Create Project

Next steps​

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