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title: [Contentstack Launch] - Server Machines on Launch
description: Learn how server machines manage CPU and memory for your functions on Contentstack Launch. Explore machine tiers L1, L2, and L3 for optimal performance.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/server-machines-on-launch
product: Contentstack
doc_type: documentation
audience:
  - developers
version: v1
last_updated: 2026-03-27
filename: server-machines-on-launch.md
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# [Contentstack Launch] - Server Machines on Launch

This page explains [Contentstack Launch] - Server Machines on Launch for Contentstack. It is intended for developers who need to understand or implement this topic. Use it when you are setting up, configuring, or troubleshooting this feature.

## Server Machines on Launch

Server machines determine the CPU and memory allocated to your functions at runtime on Contentstack Launch. Selecting the right machine type ensures optimal performance, reliability, and cost efficiency for your workloads.

### Available Machine Types

The following machine types are available on Launch:

| **Server Machine Tier** | **vCPU** | **Memory** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **L1 (Default)** | 0.5 vCPU | 1 GiB |
| **L2** | 1 vCPU | 2 GiB |
| **L3** | 2 vCPU | 4 GiB |

Deployments start with the **L1 machine type by default**, but customers can scale to **L2** or **L3 tiers**, enabling support for high-traffic, large-scale, and resource-intensive workloads.  
To request a tier change, contact your Contentstack account representative.

## Common questions
### What is covered in [Contentstack Launch] - Server Machines on Launch?
This page covers the topic described in the title and provides the steps, options, and examples needed to use it.
### Who should read [Contentstack Launch] - Server Machines on Launch?
Anyone responsible for configuring, implementing, or maintaining this capability should use this page as a reference.
### When should I use this page?
Use it when you are setting up this feature, troubleshooting issues, or validating expected behavior.