Tencent Cloud allows users to purchase CVM instances either from the console or via API. This document describes these two purchase methods in detail.
Purchasing an Instance at the International Site
All users can make purchases via Tencent Cloud CVM purchase page. Depending on the billing mode, users can purchase three different types of cloud servers: subscription (billed monthly/annually), pay-as-you-go (billed by second, settled hourly), and spot instances (billed by second, settled hourly). For more details, see Billing Mode.
Specific directions for purchasing these three types of servers at the International Site are as follows. Monthly Subscription
2. When selecting the models under Custom configuration, select the billing mode as Monthly Subscription.
3. Set the region, availability zone, network, and instance based on actual needs and page prompts.
4. Upon confirming your order, you may proceed with payment via the credit or debit card linked to your account. For more details, please refer to the Payment Methods section of our Cloud Server documentation. 5. The server is activated immediately after payment, and the IP address will be visible after approximately 1 to 5 minutes. You can then sign in to manage it.
Note:
Annual and monthly subscriptions of CVM instances are non-refundable. Please verify the required configuration before making an order payment.
Pay-as-you-go
2. Select Pay-as-you-go for Billing mode.
3. Select the region, availability zone, network type, instance and other configuration information.
4. Upon confirming your order, you may proceed with the payment using the credit or debit card linked to your account. For more details, please refer to the Payment Methods section of our Cloud Server documentation. 5. The CVM instance is activated immediately after the payment is made. The IP address will be displayed in 1–5 minutes, and you can log in to the CVM instance to manage it.
Note:
After activating the pay-as-you-go CVM instance, make sure that your account balance is sufficient. An insufficient balance may cause overdue payments or even instance repossession. For more information, see Payment Overdue. Spot instance
2. Select Spot instance for Billing mode.
3. Select the region, availability zone, network type, instance and other configuration information.
4. Upon confirming your order, you may proceed with payment using the credit or debit card linked to your account. For more details, please refer to the Payment Methods section of our Cloud Server documentation. 5. The CVM instance is activated immediately after the payment is made. The IP address will be displayed in 1–5 minutes, and you can log in to the CVM instance to manage it.
Note:
After activating the CVM spot instance, make sure that your account balance is sufficient. An insufficient balance may cause overdue payments or even instance repossession.
Purchasing Instances via an API
You can purchase a CVM instance through an API as instructed in RunInstances.