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

# Containers

> Learn what a container is, how long containers last, and the different types of containers available for the different plans.

A **container** is the virtual environment where Julius is manipulating your [files](https://julius.ai/docs/get-started/files) to execute code, perform analysis, and generate visualizations! Each container acts like a remote computer in the cloud, and like a computer a container has dedicated resources like RAM and CPU.

### Container Persistence

By default all free and paid user containers are live for up to 1 hour of inactivity. After 1 hour of inactivity, the container is spun down.

### Types of Containers

There are three types of containers -- **Standard**, which is included in all plans, and **Longer Lifespan** and **Memory Boost** which are available on the Pro plan and higher.

| Container Type  | Container Persistence | Amount of RAM | Plan Type           |
| --------------- | --------------------- | ------------- | ------------------- |
| Standard        | 1 Hour                | 8 GB          | All plans           |
| Longer Lifespan | 3 Hours               | 8 GB          | Pro plan and higher |
| Memory Boost    | 1 Hour                | 32 GB         | Pro plan and higher |

<Accordion title="Restarting Containers" defaultOpen="true" icon="recycle">
  You can manually **restart** Julius while preserving your files and settings. Choose this option if you're experiencing performance issues.

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Step 1">
      Click on the Julius Resource Monitor in the top left
    </Step>

    <Step title="Step 2">
      Click on **Restart**. Click on Restart again to confirm you want to restart your container.
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Resetting Containers" defaultOpen="true" icon="rotate-left">
  If you are running into errors and want to start from a clean slate, try **resetting** your  container instead. Resetting your container will:

  * Clear all memory
  * Permanently delete all uploaded files
  * Reset to default settings

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Step 1">
      Click on the Julius Resource Monitor in the top left
    </Step>

    <Step title="Step 2">
      Click on **Reset**. Click Reset again to confirm you wish to reset entirely!
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</Accordion>

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  Reach out to [**team@julius.ai**](mailto:team@julius.ai) for support or to ask questions not answered in our documentation.
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