How to Rent Your First GPU
Complete guide to renting a GPU from GPUniq marketplace.
Quick Start
Rent a powerful GPU in a few simple steps.
Create Account
Go to gpuniq.com and sign up with your email or Google account.
Verify your email with the 6-digit code sent to your inbox.
Add Funds
Navigate to Balance in your dashboard.
Choose your deposit method:
- USDT (TRC20): Send to the provided wallet address
- YooKassa: Pay with Russian bank cards
Wait for your balance to update (crypto: ~2-5 min, cards: instant).
Browse Marketplace
Use filters to find the right GPU:
- GPU Model: RTX 4090, A100, H100, etc.
- VRAM: Minimum gigabytes needed
- Price: Maximum hourly rate
- Verified: Show only reliable providers
Select GPU
Click on a GPU card to view details:
- Full hardware specifications
- Provider reliability score
- Current availability
- Pricing options
Rent
Click Rent Now and choose:
- Per minute (most flexible)
- Per hour, day, week, or month (discounts)
Your instance starts immediately!
Connect
Find your SSH credentials in the dashboard:
ssh root@{host} -p {port}
# Password shown in dashboard
You're now connected to your GPU!
What to Do After Connecting
Verify GPU Access
# Check GPU is detected
nvidia-smi
# Verify CUDA
nvcc --version
Install Your Tools
# Example: PyTorch
pip install torch torchvision
# Example: Verify GPU works with PyTorch
python -c "import torch; print(torch.cuda.is_available())"
Transfer Your Data
# From your local machine
scp -P {port} my_data.zip root@{host}:/root/
# Or use rsync for larger transfers
rsync -avz -e "ssh -p {port}" ./my_project root@{host}:/root/
Managing Your Rental
Stop Billing
When done, go to My Instances and click:
- Stop: Pause billing (may preserve state)
- Delete: Terminate completely (all data lost)
Monitor Usage
Your dashboard shows:
- Running time
- Cost so far
- Remaining balance
Set up balance alerts to avoid unexpected stops when funds run low.
Next Steps
- Explore the API Reference for automation
- Read about Managing Instances for advanced control
- Check Troubleshooting if you have issues
Last updated Jan 9, 2026