Create a Tair (Redis OSS-compatible) instance to get started with ApsaraDB for Redis. This guide covers only the key parameters — leave everything else at its default value.
For production deployments with specific capacity or architecture requirements, see Instructions for selecting an appropriate Tair (Redis OSS-compatible) instance.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that you have:
An Alibaba Cloud account. To create one, see Create an accountSign up for an Alibaba Cloud account
(Recommended) An Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instance in the region where you plan to deploy Redis. Deploy your Redis instance in the same virtual private cloud (VPC) to enable internal network connectivity
Create a Redis Open-Source Edition instance
This example creates a standard Redis Open-Source Edition 6.0 instance with 1 GB of memory, consisting of a master node and a replica node.
Go to the Redis Open-Source Edition buy page and set the Service parameter to Redis Open-Source Edition.
Set Billing Method: The estimated price appears in the lower-right corner and updates as you configure the instance.
Subscription — Pay upfront. More cost-effective for long-term use; longer durations get lower prices.
Pay-as-you-go — Charged hourly. Release the instance at any time to stop billing.
Set Region and Zone Settings:
If you have an ECS instance, select the same region and zone to enable internal network communication.
If connecting from a local machine, select the nearest region.
If you select Dual-zone Deployment and set the secondary zone to Auto Select, the system assigns a zone with sufficient resources automatically.
Select a VPC and a vSwitch.
Same VPC as your ECS instance: internal network communication is enabled.
Different VPC: the instances cannot communicate over the internal network.
Same VPC, different vSwitches: internal network communication is still enabled.
Set Version to Redis 6.0.Version
Set Set Password to Now and enter a password.
You can reset or change the password in the console after the instance is created.
(Subscription only) Set the Validity Period.
Leave Quantity at the default value of 1.
Click Buy Now. On the Confirm Order page, review the terms of service and complete the payment.
After payment, the instance is available within 1 to 5 minutes. To verify, open the console and select the region where you created the instance.
Create a Tair (Enterprise Edition) instance
This example creates a standard Tair DRAM-based instance compatible with Redis 6.0, with 1 GB of memory, consisting of a master node and a replica node.
Go to the Tair (Enterprise Edition) buy page and set the Service parameter to Tair (Enterprise Edition).
Set Billing Method: The estimated price appears in the lower-right corner and updates as you configure the instance.
Subscription — Pay upfront. More cost-effective for long-term use; longer durations get lower prices.
Pay-as-you-go — Charged hourly. Release the instance at any time to stop billing.
Set Storage Type to Memory.
Set Region and Zone Settings:
If you have an ECS instance, select the same region and zone to enable internal network communication.
If connecting from a local machine, select the nearest region.
Select a recommended zone — these are primary zones in the current region with long-term resource availability. If you select Dual-zone Deployment and set the secondary zone to Auto Select, the system assigns a zone with sufficient resources automatically.
Select a VPC and a vSwitch.
Same VPC as your ECS instance: internal network communication is enabled.
Different VPC: the instances cannot communicate over the internal network.
Same VPC, different vSwitches: internal network communication is still enabled.
Set Version to Redis 6.0.
Set Password Setting to Set Now and enter a password.
(Subscription only) Set the Subscription Duration.
Leave Quantity at the default value of 1.
Click Buy Now. On the Confirm Order page, review the terms of service and complete the payment.
After payment, the instance is available within 1 to 5 minutes. To verify, open the console and select the region where you created the instance.
What's next
Configure an IP address whitelist so your application or ECS instance can connect. See Step 2: Configure whitelists.
FAQ
Can I change the instance configuration after creation?
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade the configurations of a created Tair instance. You can also change the instance architecture, such as from standard to cluster. See Change instance configurations.
How long does instance creation take?
A standard master-replica instance typically takes 2 to 3 minutes. Cluster instances take longer: 10 to 15 minutes for 128 shards, and 20 to 40 minutes for 256 shards.
Why can't I find the instance after creation?
Check that the region selected in the console matches the region where you created the instance. If it does, wait a few minutes and refresh the list — the instance may still be provisioning.
Why was my order refunded?
If the system cannot allocate resources in the selected zone, the creation fails and your payment is refunded automatically. Check the refund status on the Orders page, then retry in a different zone.
How do I view when an instance was created?
On the Instances page, click the 
icon, select Creation Time in the Customize List dialog box, and click OK. The creation time appears in the instance list.
API reference
| API operation | Description |
|---|---|
| CreateInstance | Creates a Redis Open-Source Edition instance or a classic Tair DRAM-based instance. |
| CreateTairInstance | Creates a Tair cloud-native instance. |
References
To create an instance with a different architecture or edition, configure the parameters as prompted in the console. For parameter descriptions, see Terms.