> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.thundercompute.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connecting to Instances

> Connect to Thunder Compute instances created in the Console. Use VSCode or the CLI to manage active cloud GPU.

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    Editor extension
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    Command line
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    Web interface
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## Connect to an Instance

The console displays your instances but does not provide a built-in terminal. To connect to an instance, use the [CLI](/cli/operations/connecting-to-instances) or [VSCode extension](/vscode/operations/connecting-to-instances).

Want to bring your own keys or run your own SSH client? Follow [SSH on Thunder Compute](/console/operations/ssh).