Server Load Balancer:Public preview of ALB Extensible Edition

Dear Alibaba Cloud Customer,

Alibaba Cloud is launching a public preview of Application Load Balancer (ALB) Extensible Edition on January 26, 2026. Apply to try the service.

Public preview period

The public preview starts January 26, 2026. The end date will be announced separately. Check the official website for updates.

Billing during the public preview

ALB Extensible Edition instances are free during the public preview. If your workloads require public network access, standard Alibaba Cloud Internet data transfer rates apply.

After the public preview, ALB Extensible Edition will be billed at commercial rates.

Public preview restrictions

Adhere to the following terms. If any rules are violated, Alibaba Cloud reserves the right to terminate your preview access and to adjust or end the preview program at any time:

• Do not transfer your preview access to other users.

• Do not use preview instances for illegal activities. You are solely responsible for all consequences.

• Do not use preview instances to illegally operate an Internet business. If discovered, the service provider may suspend the service without liability.

How to participate

1. Apply for access: Apply for the ALB Extensible Edition preview privilege. You can use the service after approval.

2. Get started: Log on to the ALB console to create and configure an ALB Extensible Edition instance.

3. Learn about the product: For an introduction to ALB Extensible Edition and its use cases, see ALB Extensible Edition overview. For a list of supported regions, see ALB regions and zones.

4. Quick start: Follow our Extensible Edition guides to experience core capabilities such as identity authentication and service extensions.