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---
slug: an-overview-of-the-linode-cloud-manager
description: "This guide provides you with an overview of the Linode Cloud Manager and covers how to locate features within Cloud Manager, create Linodes and more."
slug: an-overview-of-the-cloud-manager
description: "This guide provides you with an overview of the Cloud Manager and covers how to locate features within Cloud Manager, create Linodes and more."
keywords: ["classic manager","cloud manager","linode"]
license: '[CC BY-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0)'
aliases: ['/platform/manager/a-classic-to-cloud-manager-overview-guide/','/platform/manager/an-overview-of-the-linode-cloud-manager/']
aliases: ['/platform/manager/a-classic-to-cloud-manager-overview-guide/','/platform/manager/an-overview-of-the-linode-cloud-manager/', '/guides/an-overview-of-the-linode-cloud-manager/']
published: 2019-12-20
modified: 2020-01-29
modified: 2023-09-20
modified_by:
name: Linode
image: AnOverviewoftheLinodeCloudManager.png
title: "An Overview of the Linode Cloud Manager"
title: "An Overview of the Cloud Manager"
tags: ["linode platform","cloud manager"]
authors: ["Linode"]
---

The [Linode Cloud Manager](https://cloud.linode.com/) provides a user-friendly interface to manage your infrastructure, user accounts, billing and payments, and to open and track support tickets. You can easily create Linode instances, managed Kubernetes clusters, add backups to your Linodes, deploy Marketplace Apps, track event notifications, create Object Storage buckets, and more. The Cloud Manager is implemented solely atop our [public APIv4](/docs/api), which gives you access to all our latest products and services.
The [Cloud Manager](https://cloud.linode.com/) provides a user-friendly interface to manage your infrastructure, user accounts, billing and payments, and to open and track support tickets. You can easily create Linode instances, manage Kubernetes clusters, add backups to your Linodes, deploy Marketplace Apps, track event notifications, create Object Storage buckets, and more. The Cloud Manager is implemented solely atop our [public APIv4](/docs/api), which gives you access to all our latest products and services.

## In this Guide

This guide provides an overview of the features and services available in Linode's Cloud Manager. Some of the topics that will be discussed are:
This guide provides an overview of the features and services available in the Cloud Manager. Some of the topics that will be discussed are:

- An introduction to each section of the Cloud Manager, including links to related guides throughout our documentation library.
- The location of commonly used Cloud Manager features.
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The Cloud Manager automatically ensures that your Domain's zone file does not contain any errors when a Domain Record is created or updated.

{{< note respectIndent=false >}}
This Cloud Manager and [API v4](/docs/api) functionality is currently under active development.
{{< /note >}}

- When creating a Zone File for a Domain, the [Linode API v4](/docs/api) checks for any errors that may exist. If an error is found, the Cloud Manager will respond with the corresponding error. This means that the Cloud Manager will not allow you to create an invalid zone file.

- Once your Domain and corresponding Zone File is created, you can use the `dig` command to further verify that each domain record contains the information you expect. It will take a few moments before a newly created domain record will show up when issuing the `dig` command.
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## Tags

Linode’s Cloud Manager and [API v4](/docs/api) allow you to create tags to help organize and group your Linode resources. Tags can be applied to [Linodes](#linodes), [Block Storage Volumes](#volumes), [NodeBalancers](#nodebalancers), and [Domains](#domains-dns-manager). See the [Tags and Groups](/docs/guides/tags-and-groups/) guide to learn how to create, apply, and search for tags.
The Cloud Manager and [API v4](/docs/api) allow you to create tags to help organize and group your Linode resources. Tags can be applied to [Linode instances](#linodes), [Block Storage Volumes](#volumes), [NodeBalancers](#nodebalancers), and [Domains](#domains-dns-manager). See the [Tags and Groups](/docs/guides/tags-and-groups/) guide to learn how to create, apply, and search for tags.

## Events and Activity Feeds

Tasks performed using the Linode Cloud Manager or other account specific tools like Linode’s [CLI](/docs/products/tools/cli/get-started/) or [API](https://www.linode.com/products/api/) will be logged to an individual Linode’s activity feed, or on your account’s [Events Page](https://cloud.linode.com/events). The events and activity pages are user accessible logs, or histories of events taking place on your account. They contain details regarding the most notable events affecting your Linodes, like reboots, shutdowns, migrations, and more.
Tasks performed using the Cloud Manager or other account specific tools like Linode’s [CLI](/docs/products/tools/cli/get-started/) or [API](https://www.linode.com/products/api/) will be logged to an individual Linode’s activity feed, or on your account’s [Events Page](https://cloud.linode.com/events). The events and activity pages are user accessible logs, or histories of events taking place on your account. They contain details regarding the most notable events affecting your Linodes, like reboots, shutdowns, migrations, and more.

For more details, see the [Understanding Events and Activity Feeds](/docs/products/tools/cloud-manager/guides/events-and-activity-feeds/) guide.

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{{< content "cloud-api-keys-shortguide" >}}

{{< note respectIndent=false >}}
Currently, Cloud Firewall permissions can not be set for Personal Access Tokens using the Linode Cloud Manager and the Linode API should be used directly for this purpose. For more information, see our [API documentation](/docs/api/profile/#personal-access-tokens-list) and our guide on [Getting Started With Cloud Firewall](/docs/guides/getting-started-with-cloud-firewall/#limiting-user-access-to-cloud-firewalls-with-the-linode-api)
Currently, Cloud Firewall permissions can not be set for Personal Access Tokens using the Cloud Manager, and the Linode API should be used directly for this purpose. For more information, see our [API documentation](/docs/api/profile/#personal-access-tokens-list) and our guide on [Getting Started with Cloud Firewall](/docs/guides/getting-started-with-cloud-firewall/#limiting-user-access-to-cloud-firewalls-with-the-linode-api)
{{< /note >}}

### OAuth Apps
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### Accessibility

The Linode Cloud Manager has been built with accessibility in mind. Currently, the Cloud Manager is actively being developed to achieve [WCAG 2.0 Level AA](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/).
The Cloud Manager has been built with accessibility in mind. Currently, the Cloud Manager is actively being developed to achieve [WCAG 2.0 Level AA](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/).

We have received a lot of helpful feedback from our users regarding accessibility. While we have addressed a lot of your feedback, this is still a work in progress and will be iterated upon with time. If you have comments or requests regarding accessibility, let us know by filling out our [feedback form](https://www.linode.com/feedback/).
We have received much helpful feedback from our users regarding accessibility. While we have addressed a lot of your feedback, this is still a work in progress and will be iterated upon with time. If you have comments or requests regarding accessibility, let us know by filling out our [feedback form](https://www.linode.com/feedback/).
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date: 2023-01-18
product_description: "Linux virtual machines equipped with a tailored set of resources designed to run any cloud-based workload."
modified: 2023-03-22
modified: 2023-09-21
---

{{< content "new-data-center-notice" >}}

Compute Instances are virtual machines that run on Linode's secure and reliable cloud infrastructure. To support a variety of workloads, Compute Instance plans are organized under several basic plan types, each with their own set of resources, unique value propositions, and technical specifications (see [Plan Types](/docs/products/compute/compute-instances/plans/)). Each Compute Instance can run a variety of [supported Linux distributions](/docs/products/compute/compute-instances/guides/distributions/), including the latest versions of Ubuntu, CentOS Stream, Debian, and more.

## Availability
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## Plans and Pricing

Below is a table with specifications and prices for each type of Compute plan. Note that pricing and plan availability may vary between regions. See our [Pricing](https://www.linode.com/pricing/) page for a full list of pricing options.

{{< content "instance-comparison-shortguide" >}}

## Technical Specifications
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keywords: ["getting started", "deploy", "linode", "linux"]
description: "Learn how to create a new Compute Instance, including choosing a distribution, region, and plan size."
published: 2022-04-19
modified: 2023-08-23
modified: 2023-09-20
modified_by:
name: Linode
title: "Create a Compute Instance"
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Log in to the [Cloud Manager](https://cloud.linode.com/), click the **Create** dropdown menu on the top bar, and select *Linode*. This opens the **Create Linode** form.

![Open Create form in the Cloud Manager](create-instance-create.png)
![Open Create form in the Cloud Manager](create-instance-create.jpg)

## Choose a Distribution, App, or Image

![Distribution selection in Cloud Manager](create-instance-distribution.png)
![Distribution selection in Cloud Manager](create-instance-distribution.jpg)

One of the first steps to deploy a Compute Instance is to decide *what* you actually wish to deploy. You're able to select a Linux distribution for a barebones install, a Marketplace App with your desired software, and a few other options.

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## Select a Region

![Region selection in Cloud Manager](create-instance-region.png)
![Region selection in Cloud Manager](create-instance-region.jpg)

Next, you must select the **region** that the Compute Instance will reside. Regions correspond with individual data centers, each located in a different geographical area. You should likely select the region closest to you and/or your customers. This helps reduce latency and can make a significant impact in connection speeds and quality. If you wish to make use of a particular Linode product or service, you may also wish to verify that the product is available within your desired data center.
Next, you must select the **region** where the Compute Instance will reside. Regions correspond with individual data centers, each located in a different geographical area. You should likely select the region closest to you and/or your customers. This helps reduce latency and can make a significant impact in connection speeds and quality. If you wish to make use of a particular Linode product or service, you may also wish to verify that the product is available within your desired data center.

You need to select a region before selecting your plan type. [Pricing](https://www.linode.com/pricing/) may vary between data centers.

- [Global Infrastructure](https://www.linode.com/global-infrastructure/)
- [Speed Tests for Data Centers](https://www.linode.com/speed-test/)
- [How to Choose a Data Center](/docs/products/platform/get-started/guides/choose-a-data-center/)

## Choose an Instance Type and Plan

![Plan selection in Cloud Manager](create-instance-plan.png)
![Plan selection in Cloud Manager](create-instance-choose-a-plan.jpg)

Linode offers a few different instance types and plan sizes, each with a preset amount of hardware resources (such as vCPU cores, memory, and storage space). The table below displays a list of instance types along with their plan sizes and use cases.

Since every workload is different, you may wish to review the [Choosing a Compute Instance Type and Plan](/docs/products/compute/compute-instances/plans/choosing-a-plan/) guide for advice on selecting the best plan for your needs, application’s requirements, and pricing considerations. Note that [pricing and plan](https://www.linode.com/pricing/) options may vary between data centers.

Linode offers a few different instance types and plan sizes, each with a preset amount of hardware resources (such as vCPU cores, memory, and storage space). The table below displays a list of instance types along with their plan sizes and use cases. Since every workload is different, you may wish to review the [Choosing a Compute Instance Type and Plan](/docs/products/compute/compute-instances/plans/choosing-a-plan/) guide for advice on selecting the best plan for your needs, application’s requirements, and pricing considerations.

{{< note >}}
You can resize to a different plan size or instance type at any time. This means your aren't locked in to whichever plan you select here. See [Resizing a Compute Instance](/docs/products/compute/compute-instances/guides/resize/) for instructions.
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## Deploy the Instance

![Summary section in Cloud Manager](create-instance-summary.png)
![Summary section in Cloud Manager](create-instance-summary.jpg)

Confirm the details for this Compute Instance within the *Linode Summary* section. Once you are satisfied, click **Create Linode** to start the deployment process. This process can take anywhere from 3 minutes for Distribution Images to up to 30 minutes for some Marketplace Apps. After the creation process has started, you are automatically redirected to the detail page for this instance. From here, you can follow the status as the instance is deployed as well as see information about the new instance, such as the IP addresses.

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keywords: ["ip addresses", "ip failover", "swapping ip addresses", "add ip address", "add additional ip address"]
tags: ["linode platform","cloud manager","networking"]
published: 2016-08-23
modified: 2023-04-27
modified: 2023-09-21
modified_by:
name: Linode
aliases: ['/platform/manager/remote-access-classic-manager/','/platform/manager/remote-access/','/remote-access/','/networking/remote-access/', '/guides/remote-access/','/guides/managing-ip-addresses/']
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If Network Helper is turned off *and* you've [configured a static IP address](/docs/products/compute/compute-instances/guides/manual-network-configuration/), you need to update the configuration files with the new IP address or enable Network Helper.

{{< note >}}
Due to the [impending exhaustion of the IPv4 address space](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv4_address_exhaustion), Linode requires users to provide technical justification for additional public IPv4 addresses. If you have an application that requires multiple IP addresses, consider using an IPv6 /64 range instead.
Due to the [impending exhaustion of the IPv4 address space](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv4_address_exhaustion), Linode requires users to provide technical justification for additional public IPv4 addresses. If you have an application that requires multiple IP addresses, consider using an IPv6 /64 range instead. Note that pricing for additional public IPv4 addresses may vary by region.
{{< /note >}}

## Configuring rDNS
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keywords: ["choose", "help", "migration", "data center"]
tags: ["linode platform","cloud manager"]
title: Initiate a Cross Data Center Migration for a Compute Instance
modified: 2023-01-18
modified: 2023-09-21
modified_by:
name: Linode
published: 2019-02-04
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- Migrations will include a period of downtime while your data is transferred. This estimate varies depending on your total disk size and the speeds expected between each data center. A calculated estimate will be displayed within the "Caution" message displayed before moving forward with your migration.

- Pricing may vary between data centers. Services and network transfer in some newer data centers are billed at separate rates due to higher region-based infrastructure costs. Before you migrate from one region to another, you must confirm any applicable price differences that will occur as a result of the migration. See our [Pricing](https://www.linode.com/pricing/) page for a complete list of pricing and plan options.

## Migrating to a New Data Center

1. Log in to the [Cloud Manager](https://www.cloud.linode.com) and click on the **Linodes** link in the sidebar.
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1. Under **Configure Migration**, select the destination region. This will be the data center that the Compute Instance is migrated to.

1. Click on the **Enter Migration Queue** button, which closes the form and enters the Compute Instance into the migration queue. You can monitor the progress of your migration from both within the list of Compute Instances and the Compute Instance's dashboard. Your instance will return to its previous state (powered on or off) once the migration has completed.
1. Click on the **Enter Migration Queue** button, which closes the form and enters the Compute Instance into the migration queue. You can monitor the progress of your migration from both within the list of Compute Instances and the Compute Instance's dashboard. Your instance will return to its previous state (powered on or off) once the migration has completed.

{{< note >}}
If migrating to a data center with different plan pricing, a note will display the difference in price prior to migrating.
{{< /note >}}
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