> ## Documentation Index
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# renew_instance

Renew an existing VPS or Node instance subscription using USDC on Base. Extends the subscription period. Handles x402 payment flow automatically.

## Parameters

| Name         | Type     | Required | Description                                   |
| ------------ | -------- | -------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| `instanceId` | `string` | Yes      | Instance ID (userNode or userVps ID) to renew |
| `period`     | `number` | Yes      | Renewal period in months                      |
| `type`       | `string` | Yes      | Instance type: `"node"` or `"vps"`            |

## Example Usage

```
Renew my VPS instance inst_456 for 3 months
```

## Example Response

```markdown theme={null}
## Instance Renewal Successful

**Order ID:** order_ren123
**Kind:** renewal
**Status:** completed
**User:** 0x1234...abcd
**Created:** 2025-04-10T14:00:00.000Z

### Renewal Details:
- Product: vps-xs
  Period: 3 month(s)

### Instance:
- ID: inst_456
- Type: vps
- Status: active

> Subscription has been extended. Use `get_instance` to check updated details.
```