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:Unsubscribe from or release an RDS Custom instance

Last Updated:Jun 20, 2026

If you no longer need an RDS Custom instance, you can unsubscribe from it or release it to prevent additional charges.

Prerequisites

The instance has been stopped and its status is paused.

Important notes

You can unsubscribe from or release both subscription and pay-as-you-go RDS Custom instances from the same entry point. After you initiate the operation:

  • For a subscription instance, Alibaba Cloud reclaims the resources and provides a refund based on the unsubscription rules.

  • For a pay-as-you-go instance, the instance is released. No refund is provided because you are billed for resources as you use them.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the RDS console. In the left-side navigation pane, click RDS Custom > Custom Instances, and then select a region at the top.

  2. Unsubscribe from or release instances.

    • To unsubscribe from or release a single instance: In the Actions column for the target instance, choose More > Instance Unsubscription.

      You can also click Cancellation of Instance Subscription on the Basic Information page of the instance.

    • To unsubscribe from or release multiple instances: Select the instances, and then click Unsubscribe at the bottom of the page.

  3. In the dialog box that appears, click OK.

Related operations

For subscription RDS Custom instances, you can also go to Expenses and Costs to unsubscribe.

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