Releasing an instance permanently deletes it along with all associated snapshots and custom images. This action cannot be undone. If the instance has expired and you no longer need it, release it manually using the following steps, or wait for the system to release it automatically.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that you have:
An instance in the Expired status
A backup of all data you want to keep
Back up your data before releasing. Once released, the data cannot be recovered. Use one of the following methods:
Back up to a local device: Use a transfer tool such as FTP to download data to your local device.
Back up to an ECS instance: Migrate data from a Simple Application Server instance to an ECS instance.
Release an instance
Releasing an instance also permanently deletes all associated snapshots and custom images. The data cannot be recovered.
Go to the Servers page in the Simple Application Server console.
On the card of the target instance, select the checkbox
, and then click Release.In the dialog box that appears, click Next.
Select I Acknowledge the Resources and Linked Instances to be Released and Understand the Related Data Risks., and then click OK.