If you no longer need to use Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK), you can unsubscribe from the associated cloud services. For subscription services such as resource plans, Alibaba Cloud issues refunds according to the unsubscription policies. For pay-as-you-go resources, refunds are not applicable. You can stop billing by releasing or deleting the resources through the console.
Stop billing
Delete your ACK clusters and associated cloud resources to stop being billed.
When deleting a cluster, you will be prompted to simultaneously delete the associated cloud resources. Choose to delete or retain these resources based on your needs. For more information, see Delete ACK clusters.
Review resource usage in each cloud service console and remove any billing resources you no longer need. For more information about the cloud services associated with clusters, see Cloud service billing.
ACK clusters cannot be stopped or put into sleep mode to pause billing. To reduce costs while keeping the cluster running, release idle resources such as ECS nodes. For more information, see Billing FAQs.
Refund policy
| Fee type | Billing method | Refund eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster management fees | Pay-as-you-go (based on actual usage) | Not eligible |
| Cloud service fees | Varies by service | Refer to the billing documentation of each associated product |
References
For more information about unsubscription and refunds, see the following topics: