This article provides answers for customer FAQs about their requests for quota increases in core or non-core CPUs.
Why am I being asked to make a payment to request a cores quota increase?
You may be asked to make a payment if your request for a cores quota increase indicates that you are going well beyond your typical usage and the amount you spend. This payment is required to ensure paid services will be available for you as requested in the quota increase request form. This is a common requirement, because Google Cloud Platform services are paid (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery).
The payment required varies depending on your billing history, the use cases described in your request form, the number of cores you request, and other factors.
Why are there limits to how much cores quota I can request?
Quotas protect the Google Cloud Community from unforeseen spikes in usage. However, as your usage of Google Cloud Platform increases, you can request an increase in your quota.
How do I request more cores?
You can request increased cores quota by navigating to the Quotas Page in Compute Engine for the project you want to increase quota.
How can I estimate a total cost for my Cloud Platform services usage?
You can use the Google Cloud Platform Pricing Calculator to estimate a total cost for your Cloud Platform services usage.