Do I need to keep my model in my own cloud account?

Not necessarily. It depends on your goals for control, compliance, cost, and ease of use.

You can keep the model in your own cloud account if you want:

• Full control over infrastructure, networking, and data
• Easier compliance with strict security or regulatory requirements
• Clear billing ownership and cost tracking
• Isolation from other tenants or vendors

You might not need to if:

• You’re using a managed AI service or hosted model API
• You want less ops work and faster deployment
• Your data/processes don’t require strict account-level separation

Common alternatives

• Vendor-hosted API: simplest, but less control
• Managed cloud service in your account: good balance of control and convenience
• Self-hosted on your account: most control, most maintenance

Rule of thumb

If you need to answer “who can access the model, where does data flow, and who is accountable for uptime and security?” with “us,” then keeping it in your own cloud account is often the safer choice.

If you tell me what model you’re using and which cloud/provider, I can give a more specific recommendation.