# Resume Instance

You can resume a suspended instance. A resume operation does not initiate a reboot of the instance. The instance is available for use without a restart or reboot of the instance on resumption of the instance.

You must be a self-service user or an administrator to perform this operation.

To resume an instance, follow the steps given below.

1. Log in to Clarity.
2. Click Instances in the left panel.
3. Select the checkbox for the suspended instance that you want to resume.
4. Click Power Ops on the toolbar seen above the list of instances.
5. Click Resume Instance.
6. Click Confirm.

The selected instance resumes without a reboot and is available for use.


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