While Manus can automatically deploy a Cloud Computer when a task requires it, you may also want to manually create and manage your persistent environments.
Setting up your Cloud Computer is a straightforward process managed directly from your dashboard.
Creating Your Cloud Computer
To manually set up a new Cloud Computer, follow these steps:
Navigate to Settings in your Manus dashboard.
Select the My Computer tab.
Click the Create Cloud Computer button.
Choose your desired Plan (Basic, Standard, or Advanced) based on your resource needs.
Select the Location for your server to optimize latency.
Configure your Storage capacity requirements.
Confirm the creation. Your Cloud Computer will be provisioned and ready for use within moments.
Accessing Your Cloud Computer
Because the Cloud Computer runs Ubuntu Linux and operates without a graphical desktop interface, interaction is handled via the command line. There are two primary ways to access your environment:
1. The Web Terminal
For quick access without leaving your browser, you can use the built-in web terminal.
Go to your Manus dashboard.
Locate your active Cloud Computer under the My Computer settings.
Click the Terminal button to open a direct command-line session in your browser.
2. SSH Access
For developers who prefer using their local terminal tools (such as macOS Terminal, Windows PowerShell, or PuTTY), you can connect via SSH.
In the Cloud Computer settings, locate your unique SSH connection string and credentials.
Open your local terminal and paste the SSH command.
This secure connection allows you to manage files, monitor logs, and execute commands using your preferred local environment.
Monitoring Resources
It is important to keep an eye on your Cloud Computer's performance to ensure your applications run smoothly. From the Manus dashboard, you can view real-time metrics for your active Cloud Computers, including:
CPU Usage
Memory (RAM) Consumption
Storage Space Available
If you notice your resources are consistently maxed out, you may need to consider upgrading your plan to accommodate your workloads.
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