Help Center

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Email us at support@renderbox.space

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Resources

Common problems

Connection Problems

Symptoms

  • Can't connect to your machine over SSH
  • Render Studio won't load
  • High latency or timeout errors

Solutions

  • Check the RenderBox status page for outages
  • Confirm your machine shows Running in the dashboard before connecting
  • Double-check the host and port shown in your machine details — they're specific to each instance
  • Select a server region closer to your location

Render Studio Issues

Symptoms

  • Notebook interface is slow to respond
  • Kernel disconnects mid-session
  • Uploads or downloads are slow

Solutions

  • Refresh the Render Studio tab and reconnect
  • Close other bandwidth-heavy applications on your device
  • Check whether your ISP is throttling your connection
  • Restart the machine if the kernel stays disconnected

Machine Won't Start

Symptoms

  • Machine is stuck in a starting state
  • Dashboard shows a failed status
  • Start button is not responding

Solutions

  • Wait 2-5 minutes for provisioning to complete
  • Check your account balance has sufficient credits
  • Stop the machine, then start it again
  • Contact support if the issue persists

Billing Questions

Symptoms

  • Unexpected charges on your account
  • Credit balance not updating
  • Need to request a refund

Solutions

  • Review your usage history in the billing dashboard
  • Remember you're billed for the exact time your machine runs, checked every 5 minutes plus a final charge when you stop
  • Stop machines when not in use to avoid ongoing charges
  • Contact support for billing disputes or refund requests

Get help faster

When contacting support, include as much of the following as possible:

  • Your Machine ID (found in the dashboard)
  • Screenshots or terminal output showing the issue
  • Steps to reproduce the problem
  • Your device, operating system, and whether you're using SSH or Render Studio