This topic describes the account system, three subscription editions, and enterprise organizational roles for Qoder CN (formerly Tongyi Lingma). It also covers lifecycle operations such as subscription renewal, configuration modification, and refunds, guiding you from placing an order to using the service.
This topic applies only to Qoder CN (formerly Tongyi Lingma). If you use QoderWork CN or Qoder CN CLI, see QoderWork CN / Qoder CN CLI accounts and subscriptions.
Account system
Qoder CN uses the Alibaba Cloud account system. You can purchase and log in to the service with your Alibaba Cloud account. No separate registration is required.
Alibaba Cloud main account: Used to place orders, manage subscriptions, and view bills. For the Personal Edition, you can perform all operations with your Alibaba Cloud main account.
RAM sub-account: Enterprises can create and authorize RAM sub-accounts in the Alibaba Cloud RAM console for team members to use. A RAM sub-account cannot purchase a subscription independently. However, it can be used to access Qoder CN based on the permissions granted by the Alibaba Cloud main account.
For information about RAM authorization policies for the enterprise editions, see the Alibaba Cloud RAM documentation.
Subscription editions
Qoder CN offers three subscription editions tailored for individual developers and enterprise teams of different sizes.
Edition | Target users | Billing model | Account system | Purchase method |
Personal Edition | Individual developers | Subscription-based (monthly/annual) | Alibaba Cloud main account | Place an order in the Alibaba Cloud console |
Enterprise Standard Edition | Small and medium-sized enterprise teams | License-based (per seat) | Alibaba Cloud main account + RAM sub-accounts | Place an order and assign seats in the Alibaba Cloud console |
Enterprise Dedicated Edition (VPC) | Medium-to-large enterprises that require private deployment or network isolation | License-based (per seat) | Alibaba Cloud main account + RAM sub-accounts + your own account system | Contact sales for a customized plan |
For detailed pricing, specifications, and billing rules, see Billing.
Purchase and activation
Personal edition
Log in to the Qoder CN console with your Alibaba Cloud main account.
Go to the Qoder CN (formerly Tongyi Lingma) product page, select the Personal Edition plan, and complete your purchase.
Install the Qoder CN plugin in your IDE and log in with the same Alibaba Cloud main account to start using the service.
Enterprise standard edition
Use an Alibaba Cloud main account to complete the initial subscription and purchase the required number of seats in the Qoder CN console.
In the Alibaba Cloud console, assign seats to specific RAM sub-accounts or members under the same main account.
Members log in to their assigned accounts in the IDE by using the Coding APP.
Enterprise dedicated edition (VPC)
The Enterprise Dedicated Edition offers a customized model with features such as VPC private deployment and dedicated resource pools. Contact our sales team for a customized solution and quote.
Subscription lifecycle management
You can manage all Qoder CN subscriptions in the Qoder CN console. The following table lists each management operation and its corresponding documentation.
Actions | Use case | Description |
Renewal | Extend the validity period of your subscription before it expires. | |
Modify configuration (upgrade/downgrade) | Adjust the number of seats or change your subscription edition. | |
Expiration | Understand the service impact and data retention period after an order expires. | |
Refund | Unsubscribe within 5 days for a full refund, or request a refund by submitting a ticket. | |
Bill query | View your orders, bills, and invoices. |
Client login and usage
After purchasing a subscription and assigning seats, developers can follow these steps to use Qoder CN in their IDE:
Install the Qoder CN (formerly Tongyi Lingma) plugin in your JetBrains IDE or VS Code.
Click the plugin's login option, then use the Coding APP in your browser to scan the QR code and authorize your Alibaba Cloud account.
After logging in, the features available in your IDE depend on the subscription edition and seat assigned to your account.
You must log in with the Alibaba Cloud main account used for the purchase or the RAM sub-account with an assigned seat. Otherwise, you cannot use the paid features.