ApsaraDB for MongoDB subscription instances expire at the end of their subscription period. Renew before expiration to avoid service interruption and data loss. Renewal fees are charged at the same rate as a new instance. Pay-as-you-go instances never expire and do not require renewal — keep your Alibaba Cloud account balance positive to maintain uninterrupted service.
Renewal methods
| Method | When fees are charged | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal (recommended) | The system attempts to charge your account at 08:00 on the ninth day before expiration. If the charge fails, it retries once per day for the next two days — three attempts in total. | Enable auto-renewal |
| Manual renewal | Charged immediately when you submit the renewal. | Manually renew an ApsaraDB for MongoDB subscription instance |
If all three auto-renewal attempts fail, renew the instance manually before it expires to prevent service interruption and data loss.
What happens when an instance expires
If a subscription instance is not renewed before it expires, it enters an expiration state that leads to service suspension and eventual data deletion. You can still manually renew the instance within 30 days after it expires to recover the service. Renew as early as possible to avoid interruption. For the expiration stages, timelines, and recovery options, see Expiration and overdue payments.