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ApsaraMQ for Kafka:Find VPC information for ApsaraMQ for Kafka instance deployment

Last Updated:Mar 11, 2026

When you create an ApsaraMQ for Kafka instance, you must specify a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), a vSwitch, and a zone. Get these values from the VPC console before you start.

Important

The vSwitch zone (A to G) must match the zone you select in the ApsaraMQ for Kafka console. For example, if your vSwitch is in Zone B, select Zone B when you deploy the instance.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have:

  • An Alibaba Cloud account with access to the VPC console

  • At least one VPC with a vSwitch already created in your target region

Procedure

  1. Log on to the VPC console.

  2. In the left-side navigation pane, click vSwitch.

  3. On the vSwitch page, find the vSwitch you want to use and note the following values:

    ValueDescription
    vSwitch IDThe ID of the vSwitch to associate with your Kafka instance
    VPC IDThe ID of the VPC that contains the vSwitch
    ZoneThe zone where the vSwitch resides. Must match the zone you select in the ApsaraMQ for Kafka console

    vSwitch page showing the vSwitch ID, VPC ID, and Zone columns

  4. Enter these values when you create your ApsaraMQ for Kafka instance.