# Automatic node recovery
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During cluster creation or update, cluster admin users can select the node (instance) recovery option between `Automatic` (Recommended) and `None` at the cluster level. If set to `Automatic`, SageMaker HyperPod reboots or replaces faulty nodes automatically. 

**Important**  
We recommend setting the `Automatic` option.

Automatic node recovery runs when issues are found from health-monitoring agent, basic health checks, and deep health checks. If set to `None`, the health monitoring agent will label the instances when a fault is detected, but it will not automatically initiate any repair or recovery actions on the affected nodes. This option is not recommended.