---
title: Start
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/instance/start
description: Powers on a previously stopped Vultr virtual machine instance to make it accessible and operational again.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:06:02.835534Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:46:28.144592Z
---

The `vultr-cli instance start` command powers on a previously stopped Vultr virtual machine instance, making it accessible and resuming all services without changing its configuration.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli instance start <Instance ID>
```