gibil extend
Reset the auto-destroy timer on a running server
Need more time? Extend resets the auto-destroy timer without interrupting the running server.
Usage
gibil extend <name> --ttl <minutes>Options
| Flag | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--ttl <minutes> | number | required | New TTL in minutes from now |
Examples
# 30 more minutes
gibil extend my-app --ttl 30
# Two more hours for a long debug session
gibil extend my-app --ttl 120The TTL resets from the current time, not from the original creation. --ttl 30 means 30 more minutes from now.
When to use
- Your debug session is taking longer than expected
- Cloud-init is still running and you need more headroom
- An agent is mid-task and the TTL is about to expire
Next steps
- gibil list — check remaining TTL
- gibil destroy — manual cleanup