If you complete identity verification and have not activated OSS, you can try Object Storage Service (OSS) for free. The free trial includes a quota for Standard LRS capacity.
Free trial quota details
The free trial quota covers only some OSS billable items.
The free trial quota covers only storage fees for Standard LRS files. Other storage classes such as Infrequent Access LRS capacity and services such as image processing are not covered. After the trial ends, all OSS usage is billed per the Billing overview.
The following free quotas are available:
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Billable item |
Free quota |
Eligible users |
Supported regions |
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Standard LRS capacity |
Standard LRS resource plan: 500 GB for 1 month |
Individual user |
All regions |
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Standard LRS resource plan: 1 TB for 1 month |
Enterprise user |
Eligibility
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Eligible users: Individual or enterprise users
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Requirements:
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Your Alibaba Cloud account has passed identity verification, and you have not activated OSS.
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Keep a valid payment method (credit card, debit card, or PayTM) attached to your account during the free trial.
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Users who complete enterprise identity verification are eligible for the Enterprise Edition free trial. Users who already participated in the individual free trial cannot claim the Enterprise Edition free trial.
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The products offered in the free trial are also subject to the Alibaba Cloud International Website Terms.
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How to claim: Visit the Alibaba Cloud Free Tier page.
Combined usage
Combining the new user free trial quota and the free quota for Standard LRS capacity
Combined usage is available in the following regions: China (Hangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Nanjing - Local Region), China (Qingdao), China (Beijing), China (Zhangjiakou), China (Hohhot), China (Ulanqab), China (Shenzhen), China (Heyuan), China (Guangzhou), China (Chengdu), China (Hong Kong), US (Silicon Valley), US (Virginia), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Indonesia (Jakarta), Philippines (Manila), Thailand (Bangkok), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Germany (Frankfurt), UK (London), UAE (Dubai), and SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region).
Eligible new users receive a Standard LRS capacity free quota of 500 GB for one month (individual) or 1 TB for one month (enterprise). They can also use the 5 GB monthly free quota in supported regions. Deductions are based on a constant total amount. Note the following:
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Eligible users |
Effective period |
Free quota |
Usage |
Description |
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Individual users |
Any hour within the 1-month free trial period |
505 GB |
Less than or equal to 505 GB |
No charges for Standard LRS capacity |
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Greater than 505 GB |
You are charged for Standard LRS capacity that exceeds 505 GB |
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Enterprise users |
1029 GB |
Less than or equal to 1029 GB |
No charges for Standard LRS capacity |
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Greater than 1029 GB |
You are charged for Standard LRS capacity that exceeds 1029 GB |
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During the one-month free trial, the unused Standard LRS capacity quota for any given hour does not carry over to the next hour.
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Standard LRS capacity billing is covered in Storage fees.
FAQ
How are fees deducted if I purchase a resource plan during the free trial?
Deductions follow this order: free trial quota, monthly free quota, then resource plan. Usage beyond the resource plan is billed on a pay-as-you-go basis.