Find images by using the ECS console or API operations.
Find an image on the Custom Launch page
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Go to the ECS console - Custom Launch page.
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In the Image section, click a tab to select an image, or use the search feature to find a specific image.
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Configure the remaining instance properties and follow the on-screen instructions to create the instance.
Find an image on the Images page
The Images page lists your Marketplace Images, Custom Images, Shared Images, Community Images, and Public Images.
The Marketplace Images tab displays only purchased images. To browse new images, go to Alibaba Cloud Marketplace.
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Go to the ECS console - Images page. Select the target resource group and region.
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Select an image type.
On the Custom Images tab, you can group images by image family. To maintain consistent OS versions, enable Image Family View.
Find an image with the API
Call the DescribeImages operation to find Custom Images, Public Images, Marketplace Images, and Shared Images from other Alibaba Cloud accounts.
FAQ
Why can't I find the image I need in the console?
Check the following items:
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Region: Verify the selected region matches the image's location.
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Image type: Verify you are viewing the correct image type tab.
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Permission: Confirm the RAM user or role has the
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Image Status: Verify the image status is Available.
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If it is a Shared Image, confirm with the sharing account:
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The image is shared with your Alibaba Cloud account.
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The image is shared in the same region you selected.
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To view unpurchased Marketplace Images, go to Alibaba Cloud Marketplace.
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If the resource was recently created, wait a few minutes for indexing, then refresh the page.
References
After you find an image, you can perform the following operations: