ApsaraDB RDS:Change the billing method from pay-as-you-go to subscription

Impacts

The change of the billing method does not affect the running of your RDS instance.

Usage notes

If the RDS instance has an unpaid subscription order, the order becomes invalid when you change the instance type. You need to cancel the order on the Billing Management page and then change the billing method of the RDS instance to subscription.

Prerequisites

• Your RDS instance is not using a phased-out instance type. For more information, see Primary ApsaraDB RDS instance types. If the RDS instance uses a phased-out instance type, you must change the instance type before you change the billing method of the RDS instance from pay-as-you-go to subscription. For more information, see Change instance specifications.

• The billing method of the RDS instance is pay-as-you-go.

• The RDS instance is in the Running state.

• The RDS instance does not have unpaid subscription orders.

Procedure

1. Log on to the ApsaraDB RDS console.

2. In the top navigation bar, select the region in which the RDS instance resides.

3. Find the RDS instance and go to the Switch to Subscription Billing page by using either of the following methods:

   • Click Switch to Subscription Billing in the Actions column of the RDS instance.

   • Click the instance ID. In the Status section, click Switch to Subscription.

4. Select a subscription duration.

5. Click Pay Now.

   Note

   ApsaraDB RDS generates a subscription order. You must pay for the order. If you do not pay for the order or the order becomes invalid, you cannot purchase a new RDS instance or change the billing method of the RDS instance from pay-as-you-go to subscription. You can pay for or cancel the order in the Billing Management console.

6. Complete the payment.

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