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title: Update Plan
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import { UpdatePlanNav, UpdatePlanBestPracticesCard } from './UpdatePlanCards'

# Update Plan

<UpdatePlanNav />

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## 1. Overview

The **Update Plan** action allows you to change your instance's GPU or CPU configuration to scale resources up or down based on your workload requirements.

| Detail | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **Prerequisite** | The instance must be in a **Stopped** state before updating the plan. |
| **API Support** | An instance plan can be updated using an API request. Refer to the [Update Instance API documentation](/api/tir/#/paths/notebooks-Instance_id-/put) for request parameters and examples. |

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## 2. When to Use

| Scenario | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| **Scale Up** | When your workload has grown and requires more compute resources. |
| **Scale Down** | When you want to scale down to reduce costs during low-demand periods. |

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## 3. Recommended Update Process

It is recommended to follow these steps to safely update your instance plan.

### Step 1: Save Image (Backup)

Before making any changes, create a backup of your current environment.

1. Ensure the instance is in a **Running** state.
2. Navigate to the instance and click **Save Image**.
3. Wait for the image to be saved successfully.

> This ensures you can roll back to your current environment if needed.

### Step 2: Stop the Instance

Stop the instance from the **Actions** menu and wait until it reaches a **Stopped** state.

### Step 3: Update the Plan

1. Click **Update Plan** from the **Actions** menu.
2. Select your desired GPU or CPU configuration.
3. Click **Confirm** to apply the changes.

> The instance will briefly show a **Waiting** status before returning to a **Running** state.

### Step 4: Restore Image (If Needed)

Once the instance is running again, restore your saved image if you need to restore your previous environment.

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<UpdatePlanBestPracticesCard />


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