If an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance expires or has overdue payments, the instance may fail to run as expected. Data is permanently deleted after 15 days if you do not take action. Renew the instance or add funds to your Alibaba Cloud account before the 15-day window closes to avoid data loss.
Alibaba Cloud sends notifications when your instance expires or your account has overdue payments. All data is permanently deleted on day 16 and cannot be restored. Act before this deadline.
Impacts of expiration on a subscription instance
After a subscription instance expires, it enters a 15-day period during which data is retained but the instance is inaccessible. On day 16, all resources and data are permanently deleted.
| Period | Instance status | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–15 after expiration | Stopped and locked. Data is retained for 15 days. | Renew the instance. See Renewal policy. |
| Day 16 onward | All resources released. Data deleted and cannot be restored. | No recovery options are available. |
You have a 15-day window to renew before data is permanently lost.
To avoid missing a renewal, enable auto-renewal when you purchase the instance.
Impacts of overdue payments on a pay-as-you-go instance
When your Alibaba Cloud account has overdue payments, all pay-as-you-go instances under the account enter an overdue state simultaneously. Each instance is stopped and locked, and data is permanently deleted after 15 days if the balance is not settled.
| Period | Instance status | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–15 after becoming overdue | Stopped and locked. | Add funds to your Alibaba Cloud account. The instance returns to normal immediately after the balance is settled. |
| Day 16 onward | All resources released. Data deleted and cannot be restored. | No recovery options are available. |
You have a 15-day window to add funds before data is permanently lost.