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    ApsaraDB for MongoDB:Release an instance

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    ApsaraDB for MongoDB:Release an instance

    Last Updated:Jul 17, 2026

    You can release a pay-as-you-go ApsaraDB for MongoDB instance to stop incurring charges.

    Prerequisites

    • The instance uses the pay-as-you-go billing method.

    • The instance is in the Running state.

    Usage notes

    • Released instances remain in the Recycle Bin for 7 days before being permanently deleted. Data cannot be recovered after permanent deletion, so proceed with caution.

      • You cannot restore released standalone instances from the Recycle Bin.

      • You cannot restore released sharded cluster instances that use local disks from the Recycle Bin.

      • You cannot restore released TDE-enabled instances from the Recycle Bin.

    • To restore a disk-encrypted instance from the Recycle Bin, ensure that its associated KMS key is available. The instance cannot be restored if the key is unavailable.

    Release an instance

    1. Log in to the ApsaraDB for MongoDB console.

    2. In the left-side navigation pane, click Replica Set Instances or Sharded Cluster Instances, depending on your instance type.

    3. In the upper-left corner of the page, select the instance's resource group and region.

    4. Find the target instance. In the Actions column, click More > Release.

      Note

      If a message states that release protection is enabled, you must first disable it. For more information, see Enable or disable release protection for an instance.

    5. In the Release Instance dialog box, click Confirm.

      The instance state changes to Releasing.

    References

    To release a node from a sharded cluster instance, see Release a mongos or shard node.