Manually renew a subscription ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance to extend its service period and avoid data loss from expiration.
Subscription instances that expire are locked and become inaccessible. Renew before the expiration date to prevent service interruptions and data loss. For details on what happens after expiration, see Unlock or rebuild an expired or overdue ApsaraDB RDS instance.
You can manually renew your RDS instance before your RDS instance expires. You can also manually renew your RDS instance within 15 days after it expires.
Pay-as-you-go and serverless instances do not expire and do not require renewal. The system automatically deducts fees — make sure your account balance is sufficient.
Renewal rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Billing method | Subscription only |
| Renewal window | Any time before expiration, or within 15 days after expiration |
| Pricing | Longer renewal periods are offered at lower prices |
| Recovery time | If your instance is locked due to expiration, it is automatically restored within 5 minutes after renewal |
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that you have:
A subscription ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance
Sufficient account balance to complete payment
Renew in the ApsaraDB RDS console
Use this method to renew one or more instances directly from the RDS console.
Renew a single instance
Log on to the ApsaraDB RDS console. In the top navigation bar, select the region where your instance resides. Find the instance and click its ID.
On the Basic Information page, go to the Status section and click Renew.
On the Renew page, set the Renewal Duration.
Read the Terms of Service, click Confirm Order, and complete the payment.
Renew multiple instances at a time
Log on to the ApsaraDB RDS console. In the left-side navigation pane, click Instances. In the top navigation bar, select the region where your instances reside.
Select the instances you want to renew and click Renew below the instance list.
In the Renew dialog box, confirm the selected instances and click OK to go to the Renewal page.
On the Manual tab, select the instances and click Batch Renew at the bottom of the page.
Set the Duration for each instance, click Pay, and complete the payment.
Renew in the Billing Management console
Use this method to manage renewal status across all instances in one place. This console also lets you switch instances from auto-renewal or non-renewal to manual renewal.
Log on to the ApsaraDB RDS console. In the top navigation bar, choose Expenses > Renewal Management.
On the Renewal page, go to the Manual tab and find the instances you want to renew.
If an instance appears on the Auto or Nonrenewal tab instead, click Enable Manual Renewal in the Actions column and confirm to move it to the Manual tab.
Renew one or more instances:
Single instance: Click Renew in the Actions column. Set the Renewal Duration, click Confirm Order, and complete the payment.
Multiple instances: Select the instances and click Batch Renew at the bottom of the page. Set the Duration for each instance, click Pay, and complete the payment.
What's next
To avoid renewing manually each period, enable auto-renewal. See Enable auto-renewal for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance.