Subscription backup schedules have a fixed validity period. If a subscription backup schedule expires without renewal, backup services may be interrupted. Pay-as-you-go backup schedules never expire — keep your Alibaba Cloud account balance positive and no action is required.
Potential impacts
If a subscription backup schedule is not renewed before its validity period ends, backup services may be interrupted. For details on what happens after expiration, see Expiration and overdue payments.
Billing
The renewal fee equals the original purchase fee. The specific amount is displayed in the console at the time of renewal. For a breakdown of fees, see Backup fees.
Choose a renewal method
| Method | Best for |
|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Avoiding service interruptions — the system renews automatically before expiration |
| Manual renewal | One-time or ad hoc renewals when you prefer full control over the timing |
Enable auto-renewal for production workloads where backup continuity is critical. Use manual renewal for short-term or test backup schedules.
Manually renew a backup schedule
Log on to the DMS console V5.0.
In the top navigation bar, choose Security and Specifications (DBS) > Data Disaster Recovery (DBS) > Backup Plan.
In simple mode, move the pointer over the
icon in the upper-left corner and choose All Features > Security and Specifications (DBS) > Data Disaster Recovery (DBS) > Backup Plan.Find the backup schedule you want to renew and click Renew in the Actions column to open the Renew page.
Set the Subscription Duration parameter.
Read and agree to the terms of service, then click Buy Now to complete the payment.
To enable auto-renewal at the same time, select Auto-renewal on this page before clicking Buy Now.
Enable auto-renewal
Three methods are available. Use whichever fits your workflow.
Method 1: Enable auto-renewal from the Renewals page
Log on to the DMS console V5.0.
In the upper-right corner of the console, move the pointer over the
icon and select Renewals.Locate the backup schedule using one of these methods:
In the Instances section, select Database Backup (pay monthly and yearly).
In the Instance ID field, enter the ID of the backup plan instance for which you want to enable auto-renewal, and click Search.
On the Renewal Management page, select Backup Plan from the Product drop-down list.
Enter the backup schedule ID in the Instance ID field and click Search.Find the target instance.Find the target instance.
On the Manual Renewal tab, find the target service and click Enable Auto-renewal in the Actions column.
In the Enable Auto Renewal dialog, read the information, specify a renewal duration, and click Auto Renew.
Method 2: Enable auto-renewal during manual renewal
When manually renewing a backup schedule, select Auto-renewal before completing the payment. For details, see Manually renew a DMS item.
Method 3: Enable auto-renewal when purchasing a backup schedule
Select the Auto-renewal option during the initial purchase.
Auto-renewal behavior
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | The system charges based on the renewal duration you specify. For example, a three-month renewal duration means you are charged for three months each cycle. |
| Duration conflict | When the subscription duration and auto-renewal duration differ, the system uses the shorter duration. For example, a three-month subscription with a six-month auto-renewal duration results in three-month actual renewals. |
| Default duration | One month for monthly subscriptions; one year for yearly subscriptions. |
| Payment timing | Payment is collected nine days before the expiration date. Make sure your account balance is sufficient. |
| Expiring within 24 hours | Renew manually — auto-renewal cannot process in time. |
| Manual renewal before auto-renewal | If you manually renew before auto-renewal triggers, the system calculates the next auto-renewal based on the updated expiration date. |
Disable auto-renewal
Log on to the DMS console V5.0.
In the upper-right corner of the console, move the pointer over the
icon and select Renewals.Locate the backup schedule using one of these methods:
In the Instances section, select Database Backup (pay monthly and yearly).
In the Instance ID field, enter the ID of the backup plan instance for which you want to disable auto-renewal, and click Search.
On the Renewal Management page, select Backup Plan from the Product drop-down list.
Enter the backup schedule ID in the Instance ID field and click Search.
Click the Auto tab, find the backup schedule, and click Enable Manual Renewal in the Actions column.
In the Enable Manual Renewal message, click OK.