As an independent contractor, I’m trying to get GPU quota added to one of my projects (for any GPU type, just the cheapest I can use to prove function). I only need to test and demonstrate very basic function of instances with GPUs, nothing intensive or long-lived. I am automatically denied quota increases in my project despite my account having a long billing history. I reached out to Sales as directed elsewhere, and they said they couldn’t do anything about it since it was a personal project and not part of an organization. They directed me to contact “technical support” instead.
I’d rather not pay for a customer care plan just to increase this quota, and I’d rather not go through a partner firm either. How can I just get my GPU quotas raised to anything other than zero?
Usually, if you run out of quota the task that you’re trying to perform fails and you get a quota error. Tasks that throw this error might include deploying an application, creating a new project, or calling an API. Subsequently, the task continues to fail until you free up resources (for allocation quota), the time period resets (for rate quota), or you’re granted a quota increase.
Most quota increase requests are evaluated by automated systems. Their decision is based on criteria including the availability of resources, the length of time you’ve used Google Cloud, and other factors. Requests that don’t meet the criteria are denied.
Evaluation criteria for automated reviews is not disclosed to ensure fairness for all customers and prevent attempts to manipulate the process. Sometimes quota increase requests are escalated to human reviewers, who also follow criteria, but can consider your unique circumstances.
You might be asked to pay in advance for some quota increases. For example, you might be asked to make a payment if you request more projects that will use paid Google Cloud services. The payment can be applied to any charges you incur in the future and will be visible as a credit in your account.
To learn how to request more quota, see Requesting a higher quota value. You don’t need to have a paid Customer Care service to request a quota increase.
For more information regarding quotas, please see the following documentations:
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Not quite. I’ve already requested increases and been automatically denied, but not sure why. I haven’t had payment interruptions, and have used GCP for a long time for both personal projects and on larger teams (where requesting quota increases was never an issue). Am I SOL unless I join a team that has quota access?