# Managing your cloud connection (/docs/cloud-credits/managing-connection)





Once you are [connected](/docs/cloud-credits/connecting), the **Cloud** item on the rail's bottom system strip shows your cloud status and credit balance.

## Your balance [#your-balance]

Your current credit balance is shown on the **Cloud** rail item. Click it to open the **Cloud Account** popover, where you can buy credits, manage your account, or disconnect. Your balance refreshes after you generate and after a successful [top-up](/docs/cloud-credits/buying-credits).

<img alt="The cloud account menu" src="__img0" />

## If your connection drops [#if-your-connection-drops]

Cloud connections can expire or be reset. When that happens, SimpliGen tells you clearly rather than silently failing:

* The **Cloud** rail item reverts to **Connect to Cloud**, and the connect banner reappears in the content area.
* A queued cloud job shows a reconnect option.
* You will see a single notification, not a wall of errors.

To get going again, click **Connect to Cloud** and enter a fresh emailed code.

## Switching machines [#switching-machines]

Your cloud connection is tied to your account, so you can connect SimpliGen on another computer the same way: install, activate, then connect with an emailed code.

## Generations in progress [#generations-in-progress]

If your session drops while a cloud generation is running, you do not lose it. SimpliGen reattaches to the in-flight job when you reconnect or restart, so a paid result is never lost.