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description: How to resize a Compute Instance or change its machine type.
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# Resize (Change Machine Type)

## Prerequisite

* The Project's wallet balance must be greater than 0. If your project has no funds, learn how to add money by following the steps for [Topping up a Project's Wallet](../../../nipa-cloud-space-overview/billing-and-wallet/topup-a-project-wallet).
* An existing Compute Instance that you wish to scale up or down (change its Machine Type).

## Instructions

### 1. **Navigate to the Compute Instance Page**

In the left-hand menu, click **COMPUTE > Compute Instance** to access the Compute Instance list.

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### 2. **Go to the Compute Instance Detail Page**

Click on the name of the Compute Instance you wish to resize to enter its detail page.

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### 3. **Initiate the Resize Action**

On the Compute Instance detail page, select **MORE > Resize** from the menu.

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### 4. **Select the New Machine Type**

Scroll down to choose the desired new Machine Type, then click **"CONFIRM"**.

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### 5. **Wait for the Instance to Return to its Previous Status**

After confirming the resize, the Compute Instance's status will temporarily change to "resizing." The process is successful once the status returns to **"active"**.

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