This topic provides answers to frequently asked questions about the silent period for account deletion.
What is the silent period for account deletion?
After you submit an account deletion request, the account is not deleted immediately if some resource instances are not released or some bills are not paid. You must wait until the resource instances are released or the bills are paid before the account can be deleted. During this period, the account is in the silent state and you cannot log on or purchase new resources. This period is called the silent period for account deletion.
The silent period for account deletion lasts for a period of time.
1. The silent period for account deletion is not fixed. Instead, it is calculated based on the resource instances of the account.
2. During the silent period, you cannot use the account to purchase new resources or manage your business data and resource instances. In addition, you cannot cancel account deletion.
3. After the silent period for account deletion ends, the account is deleted automatically. You do not need to submit an account deletion request again.
Can I cancel account deletion during the silent period for account deletion?
No. You cannot cancel account deletion during the silent period for account deletion.