# Run Kohya_SS GUI on Novita AI - Documentation

> Transform Your Stable Diffusion Experience with Kohya_SS GUI on Novita AI.

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# Run Kohya_SS GUI on Novita AI

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Transform Your Stable Diffusion Experience with Kohya_SS GUI on Novita AI.

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Kohya_SS GUI offers a user-friendly Gradio interface for Kohya’s Stable Diffusion trainers. It has strong Linux support through community installations, with limited but possible macOS compatibility. Combining Novita AI with Kohya_SS GUI streamlines AI model training workflows, removing hardware limitations and creating an optimized environment for diffusion model fine-tuning.
This guide will show you how to deploy and run Kohya_SS GUI on Novita AI’s platform.

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How to Run Kohya_ss: GUI on Novita AI

Step 1: Access GPU Instance Control Panel

- Navigate to the `GPU menu` in the top navigation bar.

- Click `Get Started` to enter the GPU Instance control interface.

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Step 2: Select Kohya_ss:GUI Template

- Locate and select the `Kohya_ss:GUI` official template.

- Click `Deploy` button under the 4090 GPU card option to enter the instance creation page.

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Step 3: Configure Disk Parameters and Review Configuration Settings

- On the left panel, adjust the disk settings as needed:

Set appropriate system disk size;

- Configure local disk capacity based on your storage needs.

- Check the right panel for configuration options:

Verify image settings are correct;

- Confirm startup commands are properly configured;

- Ensure ports and environment variables meet your requirements.

- Confirm all settings are correct and then click the `Next` button to advance to the final confirmation page.

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Step 4: Proceed to Confirmation and Deploy Your Instance

- Review the complete instance configuration summary.

- Verify the cost details displayed on this page.

- Click `Deploy` to initiate the deployment process.

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Step 5: Wait as the System Creates Your Instance

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Step 6: Monitor Deployment Progress and Track Image Download

- After deployment, the system will automatically redirect you to the instance management page.

- Your new instance will display `Pulling` status while downloading the image.

- After clicking the arrow icon next to your instance name, the instance details panel will be expanded with the image download progress in real-time.

- Once image downloading completes, instance will change status from `Pulling` to `Running`.

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Step 7: Check Instance Logs

- Click the `Logs` button on your instance and select `Instance Logs` from the available options.

- Observe the Kohya_ss service startup process in the logs and wait for confirmation that all services have loaded successfully.

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Step 8: Connect to Your Instance

- Close the logs view when ready and click the `Connect` button to view connection options.

- View various connection methods: SSH, TCP, and HTTP of your instance.

- For Kohya_SS GUI access, focus on the HTTP connection details. Therefore, in the Connection Options section, click `Connect to HTTP Service` and access to a new browser tab or window.

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Step 9: Begin Using Your Instance

- Allow a few moments for the web interface to fully load and get ready to run Kohya_ss:GUI on Novita AI.

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Last modified on March 26, 2025