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

# Extending your Cluster and Pay

## Table of Contents

* [Extending Your Cluster and Paying with \$IO Coin](/guides/payment/extending-your-cluster-and-pay#extending-your-cluster-and-paying-with-io-coin)
* [Etending Your Cluster and Paying with USDC](/guides/payment/extending-your-cluster-and-pay#extending-your-cluster-and-paying-with-usdc)

### Extending Your Cluster and Paying with \$IO Coin

To expand your cluster, you need to click **Expand Cluster** in the active cluster

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A window will appear where you can choose the duration in **hours, days, or weeks.** Set your renewal preferences, check the **\$IO coins rate** (updated every minute), and click **Extend** if you're satisfied.

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If you don't have enough funds to expand the cluster, an additional pop-up will appear after clicking "**Expand**" to let you add more **\$IO coins**.

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### Extending Your Cluster and Paying with USDC

To expand your cluster, you need to click **Expand Cluster** in the active cluster

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A window will appear where you can select the duration in **hours, days, or weeks**. Set your renewal preferences, check the total cost, and click **Extend** if everything looks good.

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If you don't have enough funds to expand the cluster, an additional pop-up will appear after clicking **Expand** to let you add more funds in USDC.

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