Upload → Configure → Render → Download
Four moves to finished frames
From sign-up to a live render node — no configuration files, no vendor lock-in.
01
Upload
Create an account and add credits
Sign up with email. Add credits to your balance. Credits never expire.
terminal
$ renderbox auth loginSigned in
02
Configure
Choose your render node
Select a GPU tier based on your workload. Not sure? Start with Starter (RTX A4000) — it's the cheapest way to get going.
terminal
$ renderbox gpusRTX A4000 16GB $0.62/hrRTX 4090 24GB $1.22/hrL40S 48GB $2.47/hrA100 80GB 80GB $4.97/hr
03
Render
Deploy and connect
Node usually ready in a few minutes. Connect via SSH or the browser-based Render Studio.
terminal
$ renderbox deploy rtx4090Provisioning... readyInstance rb-7k3m readyssh -p 2222 user@10.0.4.12
04
Download
Grab your frames and stop
Download finished output, then hit Stop. Billing stops as soon as you hit Stop. Node preserved for 24 hours.
terminal
$ renderbox stop rb-7k3mInstance stopped. Final charge applied.Preserved until 2026-10-20T08:08Z
Connection methods
Choose the right tool for your workflow.
| Method | Best For | Latency | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH | CLI workflows, scripting, package installs | Minimal | Built-in |
| Render Studio (Jupyter) | AI/ML, rendering, notebook work | Low | Zero — opens in browser |
What you need
- Any device — Windows, Mac, or Linux with a modern browser
- Internet — 10 Mbps+ is plenty for SSH or Render Studio
- SSH client — Built into Mac, Linux, and modern Windows — or skip it and use Render Studio
- RenderBox account — With credit on your balance