Create Cloud Desktops

Create Cloud Desktops

Preparations

The following preparations are optional but can speed up the cloud desktop creation process.

• Create terminal user accounts for assigning cloud desktops. After assignment, terminal users can use these accounts to log in to PigCloud Terminal. If not created in advance, you can complete the cloud desktop creation first.
  • Create Terminal Users
  • The convenient account system is a dedicated user account system for PigCloud Cloud Desktops. Administrators can create and manage terminal users on the PigCloud Cloud Desktop console.
• Create cloud desktop policies. Cloud desktop policies are sets of rules used to control and influence the experience, behavior, capabilities, security, etc., of cloud desktop usage. Administrators only need to create custom cloud desktop policies and bind them to cloud desktops to manage them. When management requirements change, only the cloud desktop policies need to be updated. For specific operations, refer to Policy Configuration Instructions. If not created, you can complete the cloud desktop creation first.

Create Cloud Desktops (Quick Purchase)

The quick purchase process is relatively simple and suitable for users who want to purchase cloud desktops quickly without customization needs.

1. Log in to the PigCloud Cloud Desktop console.
2. In the left navigation bar, select Resource Management > Desktop List.
3. On the Desktop List page, click Create Cloud Desktop.
4. Select Quick Configuration and set the parameters of the following configuration items as needed.

Configuration Item	Description
Configuration Template	System-preset cloud desktop configurations, including compute specifications (vCPU, memory), system disk, and data disk
Network Line	Select the network line for the cloud desktop to run on, distinguishing between public and private networks
Network Bandwidth	Enter the network bandwidth the cloud desktop can occupy, e.g., 100Mbps.
Purchase Duration	Select the purchase duration. Billing will automatically calculate based on the corresponding number of days. If auto-renewal is enabled, the cloud desktop will automatically deduct the balance for renewal upon expiration; if the balance is insufficient, the cloud desktop will not run.
Purchase Quantity	Enter the number of cloud desktops to purchase, e.g., 1. The number of purchases in a single order cannot exceed 50. If you need to purchase more cloud desktops, place multiple orders.
Payment Method	PigCloud offers balance payment and virtual currency payment. Selecting balance payment will deduct the balance to complete the purchase. If the balance is insufficient, balance payment cannot be used. You can recharge the balance and then use balance payment. Selecting virtual currency payment requires transferring the specified amount to a designated blockchain wallet address to complete the payment. Note that the payment amount must exactly match the amount due for successful payment.
Service Agreement	Please carefully read the agreements listed here.

1. Confirm the cloud desktop configuration information and cost details, then click Purchase Now.

Execution Results

1. After creating cloud desktops and assigning them to terminal users, terminal users can log in to PigCloud Terminal to connect and use the cloud desktops. For details on how terminal users use cloud desktops, refer to Terminal User Quick Start.

Create Cloud Desktops (Custom Purchase)

The custom purchase process offers more flexibility and supports various custom configurations. When creating cloud desktops, you need to configure compute specifications, system disks, and data disks. The specific steps are as follows.

1. Log in to the PigCloud Cloud Desktop console.
2. In the left navigation bar, select Resource Management > Desktop List.
3. On the Desktop List page, click Create Cloud Desktop.
4. Select Custom Configuration and set the parameters of the following configuration items as needed.

Configuration Item	Description
Configure Cloud Environment
Region	The region where the cloud desktop is located. To reduce latency, select a region close to the user's location. Note: Once the cloud desktop is successfully purchased, its region cannot be changed. Plan the region before creating the cloud desktop.
Operating System	Select the operating system. Choose the required OS based on actual needs.
Compute Specifications	Select the compute resource specifications for the cloud desktop. Compute specifications refer to vCPU and memory configurations, selected in combination, e.g., 4Cores & 8GB.
System Disk	Select the system disk capacity as needed. The system disk is mandatory. Note: After the cloud desktop is created, the system disk can only be upgraded, not downgraded.
Data Disk	Select the data disk capacity as needed. The data disk is optional. Note: After the cloud desktop is created, the data disk can only be upgraded, not downgraded.
Purchase Duration	Select the purchase duration. Billing will automatically calculate based on the corresponding number of days. If auto-renewal is enabled, the cloud desktop will automatically deduct the balance for renewal upon expiration; if the balance is insufficient, the cloud desktop will not run.
Purchase Quantity	Enter the number of cloud desktops to purchase, e.g., 1. The number of purchases in a single order cannot exceed 50. If you need to purchase more cloud desktops, place multiple orders.
Payment Method	PigCloud offers balance payment and virtual currency payment. Selecting balance payment will deduct the balance to complete the purchase. If the balance is insufficient, balance payment cannot be used. You can recharge the balance and then use balance payment. Selecting virtual currency payment requires transferring the specified amount to a designated blockchain wallet address to complete the payment. Note that the payment amount must exactly match the amount due for successful payment.
Service Agreement	Please carefully read the agreements listed here.

1. Confirm the cloud desktop configuration information and cost, then click Purchase Now.

Follow-up Operations

• Batch modify cloud desktop names: On the PigCloud Cloud Desktop Enterprise Edition page, select multiple cloud desktops whose names need to be modified, and choose More > Modify Cloud Desktop Name at the bottom of the list. In the dialog box, enter the name prefix, the number of digits for the numeric suffix, and the starting value, then click OK.