You can restore an expired ApsaraMQ for Kafka instance that has not been released or deleted.
Subscription instances
Causes for expiration
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The instance is unsubscribed.
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The instance is not renewed.
Restore instances
After an instance expires, log on to the console and renew it within 7 days. After the renewal succeeds, the instance status changes to Running. If you do not renew the instance within 7 days, it is automatically released and cannot be recovered. For more information, see Renew an instance.
Pay-as-you-go instances
Causes for expiration
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The instance is stopped.
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The Alibaba Cloud account to which the instance belongs has overdue payments.
Restore instances
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If the instance is stopped, re-enable it in the ApsaraMQ for Kafka console. For more information, see Manage the lifecycle of an instance.
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If your Alibaba Cloud account has overdue payments, settle the outstanding balance.