Create and manage virtual computers on Lightsail for Research
With Amazon Lightsail for Research, you can create virtual computers in the AWS Cloud.
When you create a virtual computer, you choose an application and a hardware plan to use. You can set a spend limit for your virtual computer, and choose what happens when the virtual computer reaches that limit. For example, you can choose to automatically stop the virtual computer so that you're not charged more than your configured budget.
Important
As of March 22, 2024, Lightsail for Research virtual computers will have IMDSv2 enforced by default.
Topics
Choose application images and hardware plans for Lightsail for Research
Access a Lightsail for Research virtual computer application
Access your Lightsail for Research virtual computer's operating system
Manage firewall ports for Lightsail for Research virtual computers
Get a key pair for a Lightsail for Research virtual computer
Connect to a Lightsail for Research virtual computer using Secure Shell
Transfer files to Lightsail for Research virtual computers using Secure Copy