1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, open the Command Palette with <kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>P</kbd> (Mac) or <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>P</kbd> (Windows/Linux).
1. Search for and select "Codespaces: Change Machine Type."

   ![Screenshot of "change machine" entered as a search string and "Codespaces: Change Machine Type" in the dropdown list.](/assets/images/help/codespaces/vscode-change-machine-type-option.png)

1. If you're not following these instructions within a codespace, click the codespace that you want to change.

   ![Screenshot of a dropdown list of four codespaces.](/assets/images/help/codespaces/vscode-change-machine-choose-repo.png)

   If you are following these instructions in a codespace, the change will apply to the codespace you're working in.
1. Select the machine type you want to use.
1. If you're changing to a machine type with a different storage capacity, a prompt will appear asking if you would like to continue. Read the prompt and click **Yes** to accept.