Convox Cloud

Convox Cloud provides the power and flexibility of Convox without the complexity of managing your own infrastructure. Built on the same reliable technology as Convox Rack, Cloud offers a fully-managed, multi-tenant platform with predictable pricing and instant deployment capabilities.

What is Convox Cloud?

Convox Cloud introduces Machines - dedicated compute resources that host your applications in a managed environment. Unlike traditional Convox Racks that run in your own cloud account, Machines run on Convox-managed infrastructure, eliminating the need for cloud provider setup, Kubernetes management, or infrastructure maintenance.

Key Benefits

Zero Infrastructure Management: No AWS account, no Kubernetes cluster, no maintenance overhead
Instant Setup: Deploy applications in seconds, not minutes
Predictable Pricing: Simple per-machine pricing with no hidden infrastructure costs
Full Convox Compatibility: Use the same convox.yml configuration and deployment workflows
Automatic Scaling: Built-in autoscaling based on your application needs
Isolated Builds: Dedicated build environments ensure reliable deployments

Cloud vs Self-Hosted Racks

Feature	Convox Cloud	Self-Hosted Rack
Setup Time	Instant	10-20 minutes
Cloud Account Required	No	Yes
Infrastructure Management	Convox-managed	Self-managed
Pricing Model	Per machine/month	Infrastructure costs
Kubernetes Access	Restricted	Full access
Customization	Limited	Full control
Best For	Rapid deployment, predictable costs	Complete control, custom requirements

Machine Concept

A Machine is a slice of dedicated compute resources (vCPU and RAM) that hosts your applications. Machines come in predefined sizes to match your workload requirements:

X-Small: 0.5 vCPU, 1 GB RAM - Perfect for development and testing
Small: 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM - Ideal for production applications
Medium: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM - For growing applications
Large: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM - For high-traffic production workloads

Each machine can host multiple services as long as their combined resource usage doesn't exceed the machine's capacity.

Quick Start

Install the Convox CLI (if not already installed):

$ curl -L https://github.com/convox/convox/releases/latest/download/convox-linux -o /tmp/convox
$ sudo mv /tmp/convox /usr/local/bin/convox
$ sudo chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/convox

Login to Convox:

$ convox login console.convox.com

You can get your login token from the Account page in the Convox Console or during the guided onboarding flow.

Create a Machine:
- Log into the Convox Console
- Navigate to the Cloud Machines page
- Click the "New Machine" button
- Select your desired size and region
- Click "Create Machine"
Deploy an Application:

# Create your application
$ convox cloud apps create my-app -i my-machine

# Deploy to the machine
$ convox cloud deploy -i my-machine -a my-app

Core Concepts

Machines

Pre-configured compute units that provide CPU, memory, and storage for your applications. Machines are fully managed and automatically maintained by Convox.

Applications

Standard Convox applications that run on machines. Applications use the same convox.yml format and support the same features as rack-based deployments.

Build Isolation

Builds run in separate, ephemeral environments to prevent resource contention and ensure consistent, reliable deployments.

Automatic Updates

System components and security patches are automatically applied by Convox, keeping your applications secure without maintenance windows.

Use Cases

Convox Cloud is ideal for:

Startups: Get to market quickly without infrastructure overhead
Development Teams: Focus on building features, not managing servers
Agencies: Deploy client applications with predictable pricing
Side Projects: Cost-effective hosting with professional features
Staging Environments: Quickly spin up review apps and staging environments

Next Steps

Get Started with Convox Cloud - Step-by-step guide to deploying your first application
Machine Management - Learn how to create and manage machines
CLI Reference - Complete reference for convox cloud commands
Migration Guide - Migrate from other platforms to Convox Cloud

Support

For questions about Convox Cloud: