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Elastic IP Address:FAQ about billing

Last Updated:Nov 24, 2023

This topic provides answers to some frequently asked questions about the billing of elastic IP addresses (EIPs).

Can I downgrade a subscription EIP?

You can only increase the maximum bandwidth value of a subscription EIP.

You can decrease the maximum bandwidth value of a subscription EIP only when you renew the subscription of the EIP. The modification takes effect in the next renewal cycle. For more information, see Renew and change configuration.

Can I renew multiple subscription EIPs at a time?

Yes, you can renew multiple subscription EIPs at a time.

You can go to the Renewal page to renew subscription EIPs.

After I release a pay-as-you-go EIP, why am I still charged for the EIP?

For a pay-as-you-go EIP, the bill for the current hour is generated within the next hour or next day. Although the bill is sent to you after the EIP is released, the billing is stopped when the EIP is released. For example:

  • If you release a pay-by-data-transfer EIP at 10:30:00, you will receive the EIP bill for the data transfer from 10:00:00 to 11:00:00 after 11:00:00.

  • If you release a pay-by-bandwidth EIP on December 30, 2020, you will receive a bill on December 31, 2020 for the bandwidth usage on December 30, 2020.

Why do I need to set a maximum bandwidth value for a pay-by-data-transfer EIP?

For a pay-by-data-transfer EIP, we recommend that you set a maximum bandwidth value to prevent unnecessary fees caused by excessive outbound traffic.

The maximum bandwidth is not guaranteed for a pay-by-data-transfer EIP. The maximum bandwidth is not guaranteed for a pay-by-data-transfer EIP. For example, if the maximum bandwidth value of a pay-by-data-transfer EIP is set to 200 Mbit/s, the peak bandwidth may not reach 200 Mbit/s. If you want to use an EIP with a guaranteed maximum bandwidth value, you must purchase a pay-by-bandwidth EIP or an Internet Shared Bandwidth instance.

Can I switch the metering method of a pay-as-you-go EIP from pay-by-data-transfer to pay-by-bandwidth or from pay-by-bandwidth to pay-by-data-transfer?

Yes, you can switch the metering method of a pay-as-you-go EIP from pay-by-data-transfer to pay-by-bandwidth or from pay-by-bandwidth to pay-by-data-transfer. Take note of the following limits before you switch the billing method:

  • The new metering method takes effect at 00:00:00 the next day.

  • Before the new metering method takes effect, you cannot modify the maximum bandwidth of the EIP.

For more information, see Switch the metering method.

Am I still charged an EIP configuration fee after I associate an EIP with an Internet Shared Bandwidth instance?

Whether you are charged an EIP configuration fee is determined by the associated resource type and number of EIPs, and is irrelevant to whether the EIP is associated with an Internet Shared Bandwidth instance. For more information, see EIP configuration fee.