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Last updated: 2022-06-15 16:05:01
User Guide
Last updated: 2022-06-15 16:05:01
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1. Basics of Lighthouse

What is Lighthouse?
What are the differences between Lighthouse and CVM?
Why Lighthouse?
What are the use cases of Lighthouse?
What are the use limits of Lighthouse?

2. Billing of Lighthouse

Lighthouse billable items include basic bundle (monthly subscribed), excessive traffic, custom image and cloud disk. For more information, see Billing Overview.

3. Getting Started

3.1 Register on Tencent Cloud

Before using Lighthouse, you need to sign up for a Tencent Cloud account.

3.2 Purchase Lighthouse instance

Go to the Lighthouse purchase page and specify the region, bundle, image, instance quantity, and purchase period. For more information, see:
Creating a Linux Instance
Creating a Windows Instance

3.3 Log in to the instance

Log in your Lighthouse instance and start using it to build various applications such as personal website, blog, and ecommerce as well as development and testing environments.
For more information on how to log in to a Lighthouse instance, see:
Logging In to a Linux Instance via WebShell
Logging In to a Windows Instance via VNC

4. Console UI



5. Console Features

To
Read
View the information of a Lighthouse instance
Change or reset the login password of a Lighthouse instance
Terminate or return a Lighthouse instance
Reinstall the OS of a Lighthouse instance
Select SSH key pair as the encrypted Lighthouse login method and manage SSH keys
Manage the network access to Lighthouse by setting firewall rules

6. FAQs

Which operating systems does Lighthouse support?
Can I install applications or software programs on a Lighthouse instance?
What is a Lighthouse image?
What image types does Lighthouse support?

7. Feedback and Suggestions

If you have any questions or suggestions about Lighthouse, please send us your feedback or submit a ticket.
To report a problem with the product documentation, such as incorrect content, broken links, or API errors, click Send Feedback at the bottom of the page.
If you encounter any problems while using the product, submit a ticket for assistance.
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