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title: "Compute - Xata"
description: "Configure scale-to-zero and hibernation options for projects and branches"
source: "https://xata.io/docs/platform/compute"
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## ​Overview

With scale to zero, branches automatically hibernate after periods of inactivity. You can also manually hibernate branches that won’t be used for extended periods. Learn more about the [benefits of scale to zero](/docs/core-concepts/scale-to-zero).

## ​Project-Level Settings

Configure scale to zero defaults for all branches in your project. These settings apply to both base branches and child branches, providing a foundation for cost optimization across your entire project.

![Project-level compute settings showing scale to zero configuration options](https://mintcdn.com/xata/PDDxPY9xptrEGBCP/images/platform/compute-project-settings.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=PDDxPY9xptrEGBCP\&q=85\&s=4db9f195bcedb39012ae8bf574ad3d2d)

Set up automatic hibernation for inactive branches across the project.

- **Enable for base branch**: Enable scale to zero for the base branch in the project
- **Enable for child branches**: Enable scale to zero for all child branches in the project
- **Inactivity period**: Define the duration of inactivity before hibernating the branch (base or child)

## ​Branch-Level Settings

Override project defaults with branch-specific compute settings. Each branch can have its own scale-to-zero configuration or be manually hibernated for extended periods.

![Branch-level compute settings showing scale to zero and manual hibernation options](https://mintcdn.com/xata/PDDxPY9xptrEGBCP/images/platform/compute-branch-settings.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=PDDxPY9xptrEGBCP\&q=85\&s=78997bfa0c584a9018014abcc9c32732)

Customize compute settings for individual branches.

- **Scale to zero**: Enable or disable scale to zero for this branch
- **Inactivity period**: Define the duration of inactivity before hibernating the branch
- **Hibernate branch**: Instead of enabling scale to zero, manually hibernate the branch

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