After purchasing a cloud server, the time it takes to start using it depends on the provider's provisioning process. Typically, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes for the server to be ready.
For example, if you purchase a basic virtual machine (VM) with pre-configured settings, it may be available almost instantly. However, if you customize the server with specific operating systems, storage options, or network configurations, it might take slightly longer to deploy.
In some cases, especially with high-demand regions or complex setups, provisioning could take up to 10-15 minutes.
If you're using Tencent Cloud, their lightweight cloud servers (like LightHouse) can be deployed in just a few seconds, while more customized CVM (Cloud Virtual Machine) instances may take a couple of minutes. Tencent Cloud also provides an intuitive console to monitor the provisioning status in real time.