> ## 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.

# Modifying Instances

> Update instance configurations in the Thunder Compute Console. Swap GPUs, add vCPUs and RAM, or increase storage space for your compute resources.

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## Modify an Instance

1. Select your running instance using the checkbox
2. Click **Modify** in the actions bar
3. Adjust the configuration in the dialog
4. Click **Save Changes**

## What Can Be Modified

| Resource  | Can Modify?   | Notes                                                |
| --------- | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| GPU Type  | Yes           |                                                      |
| GPU Count | Yes           |                                                      |
| vCPUs     | Yes           | Development mode only                                |
| RAM       | Yes           | Scales with vCPUs (development) or GPUs (production) |
| Mode      | Yes           | Switch between development and production            |
| Disk      | Increase only | Cannot shrink disk                                   |

<Note>
  RAM is automatically determined based on your configuration. See the [pricing page](https://www.thundercompute.com/pricing) for details.
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