A SurrealDB Cloud instance is a managed SurrealDB deployment you operate from the dashboard or Surrealist. This page summarises lifecycle actions and placement options.
Creating instances
When you create an instance, you choose a region close to your applications, an instance type (CPU, memory, and storage profile), and options such as high availability or network access mode where your plan allows. Give each instance a clear name so teams can find it in the organisation view.
Pausing and resuming
Pause an instance to stop compute charges while keeping storage and configuration. Resume when you need the database online again. Pausing is suited to non-production environments or predictable downtime; always confirm whether connections and automated jobs tolerate the outage.
Deleting instances
Delete removes the instance and its data from Cloud according to the product behaviour shown at confirmation time. Ensure you have backups or exports before deletion if you might need the data later.
Instance types and regions
Instance types balance vCPU, memory, and I/O for different workloads. Regions affect latency to clients and data residency; pick the same region as your app stack when possible.
First-time setup
If you have not created an organisation or connected a client yet, follow Getting started with SurrealDB Cloud for account setup, instance creation, and connection strings.