Lifecycle controls
Start, stop, restart, and permanently delete instances from the dashboard.
On the instance detail page (Instances → select an app), use the action buttons:
| Action | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Start | Bring a stopped instance back online. |
| Stop | Pause the app without deleting config or env. Stops billing for active compute usage. |
| Restart | Bounce the app after config or env changes, or to clear a bad state. |
| Delete | Permanently remove the instance and free capacity. Confirm in the dialog — this cannot be undone. |
Deleting permanently
Delete removes the live app from Renboot hosting and frees resources. You will see a confirmation dialog before anything is removed. After delete, the instance disappears from your list; create a new deployment if you need the app again.
Prefer stop over delete
If you might need the project later, use Stop instead of Delete so name, env, and settings remain.