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scale

Change the instance type (CPU, RAM) of a running deployment.

runix scale#

Change the instance type of a deployment. This adjusts the CPU, RAM, and PID limits allocated to the container. The service is restarted with the new resources.

bash
$ runix scale backend --instance standard
✓ Scaled 'backend' to standard (1 CPU, 2 GB RAM)
Argument / FlagRequiredDescription
`name`YesService name, repo name, or deployment ID
`--instance <type>`YesInstance type: `starter`, `standard`, or `pro`

Instance Types#

TypeCPURAMPIDsPrice
Starter0.5 CPU512 MB256Free (with plan)
Standard1 CPU2 GB512$7/mo
Pro2 CPU4 GB1,024$25/mo

Plan Restrictions#

PlanMax Instance Type
HobbyStarter
StarterStarter
ProStandard
BusinessPro

You cannot select an instance type above what your plan allows. Upgrade your plan first if you need more resources.