# Shut down the machine

Once you have completed your tasks and retrieved your output files, follow these steps to end your session and stop billing.

### **Step 1: Return to Dashboard**

Go back to the My Workstation tab on the 3S Cloud Console.

### **Step 2: Stop the Instance**

Locate the machine you were using and click the Stop button. This shuts down the operating system.

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### **Step 3: Delete the Instance**

If you no longer need this specific machine configuration or data, click the Delete button to remove the instance entirely from your account.

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&#x20;💰 Billing Note: You only pay for the time you use. It is crucial to Stop or Delete your workstation immediately after finishing your work to avoid incurring unnecessary charges.
{% endhint %}


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