This topic describes how to switch the billing method of an Apsara PolarDB cluster from pay-as-you-go to subscription based on your business requirements.

Prerequisites

  • You cluster runs in the Running state.
  • No pending orders for switching from pay-as-you-go to subscription. If pending orders exist, you must pay for or cancel them on the Orders page.

Background information

After you switch the billing method from pay-as-you-go to subscription, the cluster still runs as expected.
Note Before you switch the billing method, you must first upgrade the specification. If a cluster uses a specification that is no longer available, you cannot switch the billing method to subscription. For more information, see Change specifications.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the Apsara PolarDB console.
  2. In the upper-left corner of the console, select the region where the target cluster is deployed.
  3. In the left-side navigation pane, click Clusters and find the target cluster on the Clusters page. In the Actions column of the cluster, choose ... > Switch to Subscription.Switch to subscription
  4. Specify Purchase Plan, read and accept the Apsara PolarDB (Subscription) Agreement of Service, and then click Pay to complete the payment.
    Note
    • The new billing method takes effect after you complete the payment.
    • If the order is unpaid or the payment fails, an unfinished order appears on the Orders page. You cannot purchase a new cluster or switch the billing method to subscription before you complete the payment. You must complete payment or cancel the order before placing a new one.