# Reset compute instance status

> Use the CLI to reset instances (virtual machines) that become unresponsive due to unexpected errors.

Use the CLI to reset instances (virtual machines) that become unresponsive due to unexpected errors. Then verify instance health through the virtual console or by utilizing ICMP ping.

## Reset instance status through the CLI {#reset-instance-status-through-the-cli}

```bash
cc1> iaas compute reset
Select an instance to be reset:
1: cluster-jtds6g-worker-1 (ID: 70a436b2-9bea-4de6-b47f-14ac13d0b192, Status: ERROR)
2: all
Enter index: 1
Reset state for server 70a436b2-9bea-4de6-b47f-14ac13d0b192 succeeded; new state is active
Confirm to hard reboot instances.
Enter 'YES' to confirm: YES
Hard rebooted instance: 70a436b2-9bea-4de6-b47f-14ac13d0b192
```