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sidebar_position: 1
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slug: /cloud
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# What is Mycelium Cloud?
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Mycelium Cloud lets you deploy and manage **Kubernetes clusters** on decentralized Mycelium infrastructure.
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Run your containerized workloads on distributed, cost-effective infrastructure with built-in security and global availability.
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## How It Works
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Mycelium Cloud provides a complete platform for cloud-native applications:
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1. **Sign up** for an account.
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2. **Add credits** to fund your deployments.
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3. **Deploy clusters** with custom configurations.
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4. **Manage workloads** using standard Kubernetes tools.
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All of this runs on Mycelium's decentralized infrastructure.
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## Why Use Mycelium Cloud?
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### 🌍 Decentralized Infrastructure
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- Deploy on Mycelium's distributed grid of nodes.
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- No dependency on centralized cloud providers.
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- Global node distribution.
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- True infrastructure sovereignty.
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### 📦 Full Kubernetes Management
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- **K3s clusters** – Lightweight, production-ready Kubernetes.
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- **Multi-master support** – High availability configurations.
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- **Standard tooling** – Use `kubectl`, Helm, and your favorite tools.
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- **Complete control** – Full cluster access.
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### 🔐 Secure by Default
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- **Mycelium networking** – Encrypted peer-to-peer connections.
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- **No public IPs needed** – Access via the Mycelium overlay network.
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- **End-to-end encryption** – All traffic secured.
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- **Private by design** – Your infrastructure, your control.
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### 💰 Cost Effective
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- **Competitive pricing** on decentralized infrastructure.
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- **Pay for what you use** – Flexible resource allocation.
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- **No vendor lock-in** – Standard Kubernetes portability.
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- **Global availability** – Deploy where you need.
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## Key Features
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| Feature | Description |
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|---------|-------------|
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| **K3s Kubernetes** | Lightweight, certified Kubernetes distribution |
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| **Mycelium Networking** | IPv6 overlay with encrypted P2P connections |
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| **High Availability** | Multi-master clusters for production workloads |
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| **Global Nodes** | Deploy across worldwide Mycelium grid locations |
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| **Standard APIs** | Use `kubectl`, Helm, and all Kubernetes tools |
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| **Web Dashboard** | Manage clusters through an intuitive UI |
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| **SSH Access** | Direct node access for debugging and management |
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| **Flexible Sizing** | Custom CPU, RAM, and storage configurations |
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## Architecture
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Mycelium Cloud uses peer-to-peer networking for direct access:
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```
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┌────────────────┐
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│ Your Machine │
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│ (kubectl) │
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└───────┬────────┘
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│
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│ Mycelium Network
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│ (encrypted P2P)
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│
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┌───────▼──────────────────────────────┐
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│ Kubernetes Cluster │
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│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
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│ │ Master │ │ Worker │ ... │
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│ │ Node │ │ Node │ │
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│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
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└──────────────────────────────────────┘
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Mycelium Cloud Infrastructure
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```
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**Network flow:**
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- Your machine connects via the Mycelium network.
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- Each cluster node has a unique Mycelium IPv6 address.
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- All communication is encrypted end-to-end.
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- Direct node access – no gateways or proxies.
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## Common Use Cases
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### Development & Testing
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- Spin up test clusters quickly.
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- Experiment with Kubernetes features.
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- CI/CD pipeline testing.
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- Multi-environment development.
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### Production Workloads
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- Web applications and APIs.
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- Microservices architectures.
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- Databases and stateful services.
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- Background processing jobs.
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### Decentralized Applications
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- P2P services.
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- Distributed computing.
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- Edge computing deployments.
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- Privacy-focused applications.
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### Learning Kubernetes
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- Hands-on practice.
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- Tutorial environments.
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- Training clusters.
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- Safe experimentation.
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## Technology Stack
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- **Kubernetes:** K3s v1.26+ (production-ready, lightweight).
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- **Networking:** Mycelium CNI with IPv6 support.
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- **Infrastructure:** Mycelium's decentralized nodes.
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- **Management:** Web dashboard + API + `kubectl`.
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## What You Get
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When you deploy a cluster:
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- ✅ **Fully configured K3s cluster** – Ready to use.
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- ✅ **Mycelium networking** – Secure connectivity.
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- ✅ **kubeconfig file** – Standard `kubectl` access.
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- ✅ **SSH access** – Direct node management.
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- ✅ **Dashboard monitoring** – Cluster status and metrics.
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- ✅ **Flexible scaling** – Add/remove nodes as needed.
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## Getting Started
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Ready to deploy your first cluster? Start here:
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1. **[Getting Started](/cloud/getting-started)** – Create an account and deploy.
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2. **[Deployment Tutorials](/cloud/tutorial)** – Deploy your first applications.
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:::info Prerequisites
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You should have:
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- **Mycelium installed** – For network access. See **[Install Mycelium Network](/network/install)**.
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- **`kubectl` installed** – For cluster management.
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- **SSH key** – For node access.
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- **Credits** – To fund your deployments.
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## Pricing
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Pricing is based on resource usage:
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- CPU cores.
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- RAM allocation.
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- Storage capacity.
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- Deployment duration.
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Check the dashboard for current rates. The decentralized infrastructure typically offers competitive pricing compared to traditional cloud providers.
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## Resources
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- **Mycelium Cloud** – [myceliumcloud.tf](https://myceliumcloud.tf)
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- **Kubernetes Basics** – [/cloud/kubernetes-basics](/cloud/kubernetes-basics)
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- **FAQ** – [/cloud/faq](/cloud/faq)
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- **Kubernetes Docs** – [kubernetes.io/docs](https://kubernetes.io/docs/)
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- **GitHub Repository** – [github.com/codescalers/kubecloud](https://github.com/codescalers/kubecloud)
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## Comparison to Traditional Cloud
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| Aspect | Mycelium Cloud | Traditional Cloud |
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| Infrastructure | Decentralized | Centralized |
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| Control | Full sovereignty | Vendor-controlled |
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| Networking | P2P encrypted | Public IPs, gateways |
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| Pricing | Competitive | Often expensive |
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| Lock-in | None (standard K8s) | Vendor-specific |
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| Privacy | High | Varies by provider |
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| Setup | Quick & simple | Can be complex |
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:::tip Next Step
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Ready to deploy? Start with the **[Getting Started Guide](/cloud/getting-started)** to create your first cluster.
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