:Change the billing method to subscription

Usage notes

• An instance starts to be billed on a subscription basis immediately after the billing method of the instance is changed to subscription.

• When you change the billing method of a pay-as-you-go instance to subscription, the system generates an order. The new billing method takes effect only after you pay for this order. If you do not pay for this order, an unpaid order is displayed on the Orders page. In this case, you cannot purchase instances or change the billing method of another instance until you pay the unpaid balance.

  Note

  • If you have an unpaid order for changing the billing method of a pay-as-you-go instance to subscription and you have scaled up the instance, the order amount is insufficient for the billing method change due to changed instance configurations. In this case, the order cannot be paid. You must cancel this unpaid order and change the billing method of the instance again.

  • If you want to cancel an unpaid order, you can cancel the order on the Orders page.

• Billing method switch is not available for instances that use phased out instance types.

Procedure

1. Log on to the Tair console and go to the Instances page. In the top navigation bar, select the region in which the instance that you want to manage resides.

2. Find the instance for which you want to change the billing method and choose > Switch to Subscription in the Actions column.

3. Select a value for Subscription Duration.

4. Read and select the Terms of Service, click Buy Now, and then pay for the order.

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