---
title: Start
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/bare-metal/start
description: Powers on a previously halted Vultr Bare Metal server instance, making it available for use again.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:01:05.768355Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:38:43.518245Z
---

# vultr-cli bare-metal start

Initiates a powered-off Bare Metal instance on Vultr's platform, making it operational. Requires specifying the instance ID as an argument.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli bare-metal start <Bare Metal ID>
```