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    Security Center:Security Center Pay-As-You-Go Free Trial (Savings Plan)

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    Security Center:Security Center Pay-As-You-Go Free Trial (Savings Plan)

    Last Updated:Jun 04, 2026

    Claim a USD 100 savings plan coupon to activate all Security Center pay-as-you-go features and experience full security detection and protection capabilities.

    Eligibility

    You must meet all of the following conditions:

    • Your account is an Alibaba Cloud international site account.

    • You have not previously claimed the international site free trial savings plan coupon.

    • No Security Center pay-as-you-go (post-paid) features are enabled.

    • You have not subscribed to Security Center subscription-based editions (Anti-virus or above).

    Trial specifications

    • Discount: A USD 100 savings plan coupon.

    • Trial period: 15 days from the date of claim.

    • Available features: Offsets charges for all Security Center pay-as-you-go features, including Host and Container Security, Vulnerability Fixing, Agentic SOC, Log Management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Agentless Detection, Serverless Security, Malicious File Detection, Application Protection (RASP), Anti-ransomware, and File Tamper-Proofing.

      Note

      For the default configuration parameters of each module, see Pay-as-you-go onboarding policies and billing.

    Claim the trial

    1. Go to the Savings Plan Free Trial (International) page. Confirm that Upfront Price is USD 0, click Buy Now to complete payment.

      Warning

      If Upfront Price is not USD 0, your account does not meet the eligibility criteria.

    2. After claiming, the system automatically enables all pay-as-you-go features. No additional action is required. View enabled features on the Overview page > Pay-as-you-go section.

    Note

    If eligible, a Claim for free dialog box appears on your first console login each day. Review the One-Click Configuration Policy and Billing Details, then click Obtain Now to claim the coupon.

    View quota consumption

    1. Go to the Security Center console - Overview.

    2. In the Pay-as-you-go section, click View Savings Plan to go to the Cost Management - Savings Plan page.

    3. On the Savings Plan page, view quota consumption details on the Overview and View Details tabs.

      Note

      The Savings Plan Name is "Security Center Savings Plan Free Trial International Edition".

    After expiration

    • Unused quota is automatically cleared when the trial expires.

    • After expiration, pay-as-you-go features remain enabled. Charges continue through Pay-as-you-go.

      Important

      To stop billing, disable service switches on the Overview page > Pay-as-you-go section, or click Deactivate to disable all pay-as-you-go services.

    Billing

    • During the trial: The USD 100 savings plan quota offsets charges first. After exhaustion, if pay-as-you-go features remain enabled, charges are deducted from your account balance.

    • After the trial: If pay-as-you-go features remain enabled, charges are deducted from your account balance.

      Important

      An insufficient balance disables the corresponding pay-as-you-go features and their detection and protection capabilities. Pay-as-you-go (arrears, disable).

    Notifications

    Alibaba Cloud notifies message recipients via internal messages and email at these milestones:

    • Activation notification: Sent immediately after claiming to confirm your benefits are active.

    • Expiration reminder: Sent 7 days before expiration. Plan your next steps before the trial ends.

    FAQ

    • What is the difference between the international site free trial and the China site 7-day Enterprise Edition free trial?

      • International site: USD 100 savings plan coupon offsetting all pay-as-you-go charges for 15 days.

      • China site: 7-day upgrade to Enterprise Edition.

    • Can I claim the international site savings plan (free trial) more than once?

      No. Each international site account is eligible for only one claim.

    • What happens if my usage exceeds USD 100 during the trial?

      Additional charges are deducted from your account balance. Monitor quota consumption and disable unneeded features promptly.

    • Are pay-as-you-go features automatically disabled after the trial expires?

      No. After the trial expires, enabled pay-as-you-go features remain active, and subsequent charges are deducted from your account balance. To stop billing, manually disable the relevant services.

    • After claiming the savings plan, can I still claim the 7-day Enterprise Edition free trial?

      Yes. You can claim it as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for the enable a 7-day free trial.

    • Why is there no free claim pop-up window?

      This typically happens for one of the following reasons:

      1. Your account does not meet the eligibility criteria.

      2. You closed the pop-up today. It appears only once per day and reappears tomorrow.