This topic answers frequently asked questions about billing for Edge Node Service (ENS).
What billing methods does ENS support?
Edge Node Service (ENS) primarily uses a pay-as-you-go billing model. You are charged primarily for edge computing power and edge bandwidth. The following table lists the billable items.
ENS bills for both inbound and outbound traffic on public IP addresses.
Billable item | Unit | Billing method | Billing cycle |
Edge vCPU | Count | Pay-as-you-go | Monthly |
Edge memory | GB | Pay-as-you-go | Monthly |
Edge storage | GB | Pay-as-you-go | Monthly |
Edge bandwidth | Mbit/s | Pay-as-you-go | Monthly |
For more information, see Billing overview.
How do I release a prepaid instance?
To release a prepaid instance and request a refund, submit a ticket in the console.
Refund amount differences: API vs. ticket
Do not use the ReleasePrePaidInstance API, as it may calculate your refund incorrectly. A new API will be available in the future. Currently, you cannot cancel a prepaid instance from the console. To cancel your subscription, submit a ticket.