> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.u-kiyo.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Rent GPU compute with a prepaid budget.

Ukiyo lets you choose available GPU compute, set a budget, pay, and receive access details when the instance is ready. Runtime does not renew automatically.

Start with [Rent a GPU](/get-started/quickstart), [live pricing](/get-started/pricing), and [choosing a GPU](/guides/choosing-a-gpu).

For automation, use the [API](/connect/api), [CLI](/connect/cli), [MCP server](/connect/mcp), or [Agent Skill](/connect/skill). They use the same account and shared backend.

## Before paying

You need a receipt/access email address and a way to connect over SSH. Review the exact GPU quantity, VRAM per GPU, hourly price, budget, and estimated runtime at checkout. Availability can change.

Provisioning starts after successful payment. Payment is not a guarantee that a machine is already ready. Wait for the ready notification and [credentials](/guides/credentials).

Back up your work before [expiration or termination](/guides/lifecycle). A rental is not permanent storage.


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