Reading Recommendations
Recommendation card anatomy
Each recommendation shows:
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│ 💡 Right-size: prod-api-01 (DO Droplet, $48/mo) │
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│ Current: s-4vcpu-8gb — 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM $48/mo │
│ Suggested: s-2vcpu-4gb — 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM $24/mo │
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│ Potential saving: $24/mo ($288/year) ✓ Safe │
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│ Evidence: │
│ CPU: avg 4.2%, p95 18.6%, peak 34.1% (30-day window) │
│ RAM: avg 2.1 GB / 8 GB used (26%) │
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│ Risk: Low — 30-day p95 well below new instance limits │
│ [View graphs] [Mark as reviewed] [Dismiss] │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Risk ratings
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Low | p95 utilisation comfortably fits on the suggested instance |
| Medium | p95 is close to the new limit — monitor after resize |
| High | Seasonal spikes may cause issues — review peak periods first |
Acting on a recommendation
SecureCheap shows you what to do but does not execute changes automatically (unless you enable Autopilot on Enterprise). To act:
- Click View resize instructions for step-by-step provider-specific guidance
- Schedule during a maintenance window
- Mark the recommendation as Resolved once done
Monthly savings report
Go to Cost Reports → Generate Report to download a PDF with:
- Total spend this month vs last month
- Per-provider breakdown
- Top 10 recommendations by saving value
- Year-on-year forecast at current trajectory