Subscription ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ instances stop working after they expire. To avoid service disruption and data loss, renew your instance before expiration or within the seven-day grace period. After the grace period ends, the instance and all its resources are automatically released and cannot be restored.
Renewal applies only to subscription instances. For pay-as-you-go instances, make sure your Alibaba Cloud account has enough balance.
Post-expiration lifecycle
If you do not renew a subscription instance before it expires, the instance goes through the following stages:
| Stage | Duration | Instance status |
|---|---|---|
| Grace period | Seven days after expiration | The instance is unavailable. You can still renew the instance to restore service. |
| Release | After the grace period ends | The instance and all resources are permanently deleted. Recovery is not possible. |
Renewal rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Auto-renewal trigger | Starts nine days before expiration. If the first attempt fails, the system retries once per day until it succeeds or until one day before the instance expires. |
| Manual renewal window | Before expiration, or within seven days after expiration. After this window, the instance is permanently released. |
| Effective time | Renewal extends the subscription starting from the next billing cycle. |
| Duration options | One month to six months, or one year. |
Enable auto-renewal
Auto-renewal prevents accidental service disruption by automatically extending your subscription before it expires. You can enable auto-renewal through any of the following methods.
On the buy page
When you create an instance, select the Auto-renewal check box on the buy page.
From Instance Details
Log on to the ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ console.
On the Instances page, click the instance name to open the Instance Details page.
In the Basic Information section, click Configure Auto-renewal next to Billing Method.
From Renewal Management
Log on to the ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ console.
On the Instances page, copy the instance ID of the target instance.
In the top navigation bar, choose .
Enter the instance ID in the Instance ID field and click Search.
In the Actions column, click Enable Auto Renewal.
Renew an instance manually
Log on to the ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ console.
On the Instances page, click the instance name to open the Instance Details page.
In the upper-right corner, click Renew.
Select a renewal duration and complete the payment.
Verify renewal status
After renewal, the extended subscription takes effect in the next billing cycle. To check the current status and expiration date, go to the Instance Details page in the ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ console.