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# How to Resize the Resources?

This guide will walk you through the process of resize the resources for instance.

|| To resize the resources. Firstly, the user must [create](https://helpdesk.gbcloud.net/en/article/how-to-create-cloud-instance-for-linux-images-10v4ava/) the instance in the GBCloud.

1. From the left sidebar, navigate to the **Instances** tab, and select the instance that you want to resize the resources.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/satu_1f6trry.png)

2. Click on the **Resize** icon on the right side of the page to adjust the instance resources. The information shows the instance details **before the resize process.**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/izzp8su7sq_1os5jw5.png)

3. Select the new F**lavor** (resource plan) for your instance. Choose your preferred option, then click **RESIZE** to apply the changes.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/chromefyt358gvpv_1onp2qe.png)

|| Note: Please be aware that instances using local storage do not support downgrade operations due to storage limitations. Only instances using CEPH volume can be downgraded to a lower plan.

4. A confirmation message will appear in the pop-up window. Click **YES** to proceed with the resize process.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/empat_1odnmh6.png)

||| Warning: The instance will experience temporary downtime during resizing as the system copies the disk image to a new disk. The process duration depends on the disk size.

5. Click on the **Checkmark** icon on the right side of the page to proceed with the process.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/lima_dkx53a.png)

6. In the pop-up window, click **YES** to confirm and proceed with the instance resize.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/enam_1u5m8df.png)

7. The information shows the instance details **. **You may refer to the previous details to compare and verify the updated resource specifications.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/lbhjoirioz_fhjf2e.png)

| You have successfully resize the resources. 

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