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:Suspend an instance

Last Updated:Jun 20, 2026

If you do not currently need to use an RDS Custom instance, you can suspend it.

Prerequisites

The instance must be in the Running state.

Warning

Suspending an instance interrupts your services. Proceed with caution.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the RDS console. In the navigation pane on the left, click RDS Custom > Custom Instances. Then, select a region in the top navigation bar.

  2. Suspend the instance.

    • To suspend a single instance: In the Action column of the target instance, choose More > Suspend.

      Alternatively, go to the Basic Information page of the instance and click Suspend.

    • To suspend one or more instances: Select one or more instances and click Stop at the bottom of the page.

  3. In the dialog box that appears, click OK. Wait until the instance Status changes to Suspended.

Related APIs

Use the StopRCInstance operation to suspend an RDS Custom instance.

References

RDS Custom overview