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# Annual & Monthly Container Instances
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Annual and monthly container instances are a prepaid subscription model for computing resources, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for users who need long-term, reliable GPU power.
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With this billing method, you pay upfront and enjoy lower rates compared to pay-as-you-go, while guaranteeing that the GPU resources you need are always available.
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This model is ideal for:
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- **Long-term project development**: Continuous AI research, model training, and other projects that require steady compute power.
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- **Production deployments**: Mission-critical services and applications that need to run 24/7 without interruption.
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- **Cost-conscious usage**: Save money with prepaid subscriptions and get the best value for your GPU resources.
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- **Guaranteed resources**: Ensure that key workloads always have the GPU capacity they need, avoiding downtime due to resource shortages.
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Unlike pay-as-you-go instances, annual and monthly instances retain GPU resources even when powered off. You can restart them instantly without waiting for allocation.
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Plus, d.run offers flexible auto-renewal and management features to help you optimize both cost and resource usage.
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## Prerequisites
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- A d.run account.
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- An account balance that covers the total cost of your chosen subscription.
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- A clear understanding of your GPU resource and configuration needs.
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## How to Subscribe
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1. Log in to d.run and go to **Compute Cloud**. By default, you’ll land in the **Compute Marketplace**, where **Annual/Monthly** billing is available.
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Choose the GPU type you need and click **Buy Now**; or switch to **Container Instances** and click **Create**.
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2. On the container instance creation page, set **Billing Type** to **Annual/Monthly**.
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Configure subscription details and fill out instance info (name, region, resource type, image, etc.), then click **Confirm** to finish.
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!!! note
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For full details on other instance options like region, resource type, system disk, storage, image, and access tools, see the [Create Container Instance](./instance.md) guide.
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## Subscription Options
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When selecting annual/monthly billing, configure the following:
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| Option | Description |
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| Subscription Duration | Choose 1–12 months. The system will show applicable discounts—longer subscriptions usually save more. |
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| Auto-Renewal Mode | Three options at expiration:<br/>- **Auto-renew (Annual/Monthly)**: Automatically renew at the same rate.<br/>- **Shut down on expiration**: Stops the instance and billing.<br/>- **Switch to Pay-as-You-Go**: Automatically converts the instance to pay-as-you-go. |
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| Renewal Duration | If auto-renew is selected, configure how many months to renew (1–12). |
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!!! tip
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- Longer subscriptions usually mean bigger discounts, perfect for ongoing workloads.
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- Pick a subscription duration aligned with your project to avoid wasted resources or frequent renewals.
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- Auto-renewal settings can be updated anytime after creation for flexibility.
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## Managing Your Annual/Monthly Instance
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### Change Auto-Renewal Mode
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After creating an instance, you can update the auto-renewal mode at any time:
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1. Go to **Compute Cloud** -> **Container Instances** and locate your instance.
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2. Click the instance menu and select **Change Renewal Mode**.
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3. Adjust the renewal type and duration as needed.
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### Release Instance
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You can release an instance early, and the system will automatically calculate your refund:
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- **Refund Calculation**: Pro-rated based on remaining time.
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- **Service Fee**: Early refunds incur a small fee.
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- **Refund Method**: Returned automatically to your account wallet.
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### Shutdown & Resource Guarantee
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Shutting down annual/monthly instances works differently from pay-as-you-go:
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- **Resources Reserved**: GPU resources remain reserved for instant restart.
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- **Billing**: Subscription fees continue while shut down.
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- **Quick Start**: Instantly restart without waiting for resource allocation.
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## Renewal Process
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For instances set to **Auto-renew (Annual/Monthly)**, the platform ensures uninterrupted service by renewing ahead of time.
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### Timing
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- **Advance Charge**: Attempts auto-deduction 7 days before expiration.
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- **Daily Retry**: From 7 days out, daily attempts are made according to your renewal settings.
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- **Multiple Safeguards**: Ensures services aren’t interrupted due to temporary low balance.
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### Handling Success & Failure
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**Success**:
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- Automatically renews according to your settings.
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- Instance continues running without manual intervention.
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- System sends a renewal confirmation.
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**Failure**:
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- If deduction fails for 7 consecutive days, the instance will automatically shut down on expiration.
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- Billing stops but configuration is retained temporarily.
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- You can restart the instance manually after topping up your account, choosing to continue annual/monthly or switch to pay-as-you-go.
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!!! warning
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- Annual/monthly instances bill continuously during the subscription.
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- Ensure your account balance is sufficient to avoid auto-shutdown.
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- Renewal mode can be updated anytime; changes apply from the next renewal.
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- Releasing an instance is permanent—backup your data before proceeding.
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## Notes
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- Billing starts upon instance creation and continues until subscription ends or you release the instance.
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- Shutdown does not stop billing but keeps resources reserved for instant restart.
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- Early release refunds are proportional to remaining time minus a small service fee.
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For assistance, contact our support hotline: **1-400-002-6898**

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选择包年包月计费方式后，需要配置以下订阅相关参数：
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| 购买时长 | 支持选择 1-12 个月的订阅期限。系统会根据选择的时长显示相应的折扣信息（如有）。时长越长，通常享受的折扣越大。 |
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| 参数名称 | 说明 |
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| 购买时长 | 支持选择 1-12 个月的订阅期限。系统会根据选择的时长显示相应的折扣信息（如有）。时长越长，通常享受的折扣越大。 |
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| 自动续订方式 | 支持三种到期处理方式：<br/>- **到期后自动续期（包年包月）**：到期时自动按相同计费模式续费<br/>- **到期后自动关机**：到期时自动关闭实例，停止计费<br/>- **到期后转按需计费**：到期时自动转换为按量付费模式 |
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| 续费时长 | 当选择"到期后自动续期"时，可配置自动续费的时长，支持 1-12 个月选择。 |
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| 续费时长 | 当选择"到期后自动续期"时，可配置自动续费的时长，支持 1-12 个月选择。 |
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退费规则: Refund Rules
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管理: Management
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子账号: Subaccount
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创建包年包月容器实例: Annual/Monthly Container Instances
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容器实例开关机: Container Instance Power On/Off
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通过容器实例使用 DeepSeek: Use DeepSeek with Container Instance
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访问管理: Access Management
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磁盘存储: Disk Storage
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容器实例内服务开机自启: Auto-Start Services in Container Instance

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