Getting Started

Rent GPU computing power from providers worldwide using cryptocurrency payments.

Prerequisites

• Ethereum-compatible wallet (MetaMask, hardware wallet, or multi-sig)
• Cryptocurrency for payments (MATIC on Polygon recommended)
• WireGuard client for secure connections

Browse available GPUs

1. Visit the marketplace

2. Filter by specifications:

   • VRAM: Minimum memory required
   • Price: Maximum hourly rate
   • Location: Geographic preference
   • Use case: AI training, mining, rendering

3. View provider details and ratings

Connect your wallet

Note

GPUFlow supports multiple wallets per account for flexible payment options.

First-time setup

1. Click Connect Wallet in the top navigation
2. Select your wallet provider (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
3. Approve the connection request
4. Switch to a supported network if prompted:
   • Polygon Amoy (testnet)
   • Polygon (mainnet, coming soon)

Network switching

GPUFlow automatically prompts network changes when required. Always approve network switches to ensure proper payment processing.

Complete your first rental

Select a GPU

1. Click View Details on any available GPU
2. Review specifications and hourly rate
3. Check provider reputation and uptime
4. Verify the GPU status shows Online

Configure rental

1. Click Rent Now
2. Set rental duration (1-24 hours)
3. Review cost breakdown:
   • Base hourly rate
   • Platform fee (2-3%)
   • Network gas fees

Payment process

1. Confirm payment details
2. Approve transaction in your wallet
3. Wait for blockchain confirmation
4. Receive access credentials

Tip

Transactions on Polygon typically confirm within 30 seconds.

Access your rental

Once payment confirms:

1. Download the WireGuard configuration file
2. Import into your WireGuard client
3. Connect to establish secure tunnel
4. Access services through the provided URLs

Payment methods

Supported networks

• Polygon Amoy (testnet): Free test tokens
• Polygon (mainnet): Low fees, fast confirmation

Supported tokens

• MATIC: Native network token (recommended)
• USDC: Stable USD value
• USDT: Alternative stablecoin
• ETH: Wrapped Ethereum on Polygon

Multi-wallet configuration

Add multiple payment addresses for:

• Hot wallets: Daily transactions
• Hardware wallets: Large payments
• Multi-sig wallets: Team or DAO usage

What happens next

After connecting:

1. Environment setup: Provider deploys your isolated environment
2. Credential delivery: Receive secure access details
3. Active monitoring: Track usage and remaining time
4. Automatic cleanup: Environment tears down at expiry

Your rental includes:

• Dedicated GPU allocation
• Isolated compute environment
• Pre-installed software stack
• Secure network tunnel
• Real-time usage monitoring

Getting help

• Documentation: Complete guides for all features
• Community: Discord server for peer support
• Support: [email protected] for technical issues

Common first-time issues:

• Wallet connection failures: Clear browser cache and retry
• Network switching problems: Manually add network in wallet settings
• Payment stuck: Check wallet for pending transactions