This document describes how to create and rename an instance in the TencentDB for Redis Console.

Directions

1. Log in at the TencentDB for Redis purchase page and select the configuration based on your actual needs.

   Parameter	Remarks
   Network Type	VPC is recommended. After the instance is purchased, you can change from the classic network to VPC but not from VPC to the classic network. For more information, please see Network Environment.
   Product Version	Memory Edition is supported. It is a high-performance edition based on the open-source Redis engine, which is compatible with Redis 2.8, 4.0, and 5.0.
   Compatible Version	TencentDB for Redis is compatible with Redis 2.8, 4.0, and 5.0. v2.8 is unavailable currently, and v4.0 or above is recommended. If you need to purchase v2.8, please submit a ticket for application.
   Architecture Version	Standard Edition and Cluster Edition are supported.
   Replica Count	Redis 2.8 Standard Edition supports 0–1 replica. Redis 4.0/5.0 Standard Edition supports 1–5 replicas. Redis 4.0/5.0 Cluster Edition supports 1–5 replicas.
   Port	Custom ports must fall between 1024 and 65535.
   Specify Project/Security Group	Specify the project and security group for the database.
   Instance Name/Set Password	You can directly set the instance name and password here or set them in the instance list after creation.

2. After confirming that everything is correct, click Buy Now. For detailed pricing of each edition, please see Pricing.

3. After the purchase is completed, you will be redirected to the instance list. After the status of the instance is displayed as Running, the instance can be used normally.

4. (Optional) To rename the instance, in the Instance ID / Name column in the instance list, click the small icon below to rename the instance.
   

Subsequent Steps

• Use a CVM instance to directly access the private IP of the TencentDB instance. For more information, please see Connecting to TencentDB for Redis over Private Network.
• Use a CVM instance with a public IP for port forwarding to connect to TencentDB for Redis over the public network. For more information, please see Connecting to TencentDB for Redis over Public Network.