When you no longer need an AI Gateway instance, you can delete it to release resources and stop billing. Deletion can be performed manually or automatically upon expiration/overdue payment. When you manually delete an instance, the system provides risk confirmation and release options. Please proceed with caution.
This document guides you through the manual deletion process and explains the rules for automatic resource release by the system after an overdue payment expires.
Operation Steps
Manual Deletion
If you confirm that you no longer need a running AI Gateway instance, you can log in to the console and delete it manually.
2. On the instance list page, locate the target instance, click More in its Actions column, and then click Delete in the More Actions menu.
3. The system will display a "Confirm Deletion" dialog box. Please carefully read and confirm the relevant information and options.
Release Resources
Immediate Release: The system immediately and permanently releases the relevant configurations and data. This operation is irreversible. Please proceed with caution.
Release After 2 Hours: The system first moves the instance to the recycle bin and retains it for 2 hours (billing continues during this period). If you need to restore the instance within 2 hours, you can attempt the operation (restoration may fail due to insufficient resources). After 2 hours, the system automatically and permanently releases the relevant configurations and data. This operation is also irreversible.
4. After confirming the above information and selecting the checkbox, click the Delete button at the bottom of the window. To cancel the operation, click Cancel.
Attention:
Only instances in the Running/Failed state can be terminated.
After an instance is released, all its configurations, routes, monitoring data, and other related items are cleared. This operation is irreversible. Please proceed with caution.
Automatic Deletion Upon Expiration or in Arrears
If your AI Gateway instance expires without renewal or your account is in an overdue payment state, the system automatically handles it according to the following rules:
1. Resource Retention Period (up to 7 days): After an instance expires or enters an overdue payment state, it enters the "Isolated" state in the console and is retained for up to 7 calendar days. During this period, the instance cannot provide production services, but the saved data and configurations are not deleted. For details, see Overdue Payment Description. 2. Renewal Recovery: Within the 7-day retention period, you can locate the instance in the console's "Instance List" and restore the service by clicking Renew in the Actions column. After a successful renewal, the instance is restored to the "Running" state.
3. Automatic Release: If an instance is not renewed by the 7th day (inclusive) after expiration/overdue payment, the system automatically releases all related computing and storage resources starting at 00:00 (Beijing Time) on the 8th day. After the resources are released, all data within the instance is permanently cleared and cannot be recovered.