This topic describes how to release an RDS PPAS instance, which can use the pay-as-you-go or subscription billing method.

Note After an RDS instance is released, its data is deleted immediately. We recommend that you back up the instance data before you release the instance.

Release a pay-as-you-go-based RDS instance

  1. Log on to the RDS console.
  2. In the upper-left corner, select the region where the target RDS instance is located.选择地域
  3. Use one of the following two methods to open the Release Instance dialog box:
    • Method 1:

      Find the target RDS instance and in the Actions column choose More > Release Instance.

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    • Method 2:
      1. Find the target RDS instance and click the instance ID.
      2. On the Basic Information page, find the Status section and click Release Instance.
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  4. In the Release Instance dialog box, click Confirm.

Release a subscription RDS instance

You can open a ticket to apply for releasing a subscription RDS instance.

APIs

API Description
DeleteDBInstance Used to release a pay-as-you-go-based RDS instance. (A subscription-based RDS instance cannot be released by calling an API action.)