> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hoista.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Runpod

> Connect a Runpod account to manage pods, Serverless endpoints and network volumes.

Hoista finds the GPU and CPU pods, Serverless endpoints and network volumes in a Runpod account. It shows what each is doing and what the account has cost, and can deploy a new pod or endpoint.

## Connect

Runpod connects with an API key:

1. Open [Settings](https://console.runpod.io/user/settings): **Settings → API Keys → Create API Key**. Name it Hoista and choose **All**. A **Read only** key lets Hoista see your pods but not restart or stop them.
2. Copy the key. It starts with `rpa_` and Runpod shows it once.
3. In Desktop, open **Accounts**, choose Runpod and paste the key.

From the CLI:

```bash theme={null}
hoist accounts add runpod
```

Hoista asks for the key in a hidden prompt, then finds the account it belongs to. In scripts, use `hoist accounts add runpod --name NAME --token-stdin`, and add `--account <account-id>` if the token reaches more than one account.

## What you can do

* Deploy a pod or a Serverless endpoint from a folder or a container image.
* See logs on the **Logs** tab and metrics on **Metrics**.
* Use the **Runpod** tab for Runpod's own operations, such as starting and stopping a pod.
* See what Runpod has billed the account this month on **Billing**.
* Delete a pod, endpoint or network volume after you confirm it by name.

## Bring in existing resources

Hoista looks for resources when you connect. In Desktop, add them as described in [Bring in an existing project](https://docs.hoista.dev/guides/import-apps.md). From the CLI:

```bash theme={null}
hoist import --list
hoist import <resource-id> --new my-app
```

Projects start in **watching** mode. Run `hoist projects manage my-app` when you want Hoista to make changes. To look again, run `hoist accounts refresh <account>` with the name or ID from `hoist accounts`.

## Related

> [card] [Providers](https://docs.hoista.dev/providers/overview.md)
>
> What Hoista supports on each provider.

> [card] [Connect hosting accounts](https://docs.hoista.dev/guides/accounts.md)
>
> Connect, check and rotate accounts.

> [card] [Bring in a project](https://docs.hoista.dev/guides/import-apps.md)
>
> Add what an account already runs.


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