We bill only for VMs in the ACTIVE and SHUTOFF states. For HIBERNATED VMs, charges apply only to the storage and IP addresses that remain attached during hibernation.
We bill only for VMs in the ACTIVE and SHUTOFF states. For HIBERNATED VMs, charges apply only to the storage and IP addresses that remain attached during hibernation. Transitional states like HIBERNATING or RESTORING do not incur charges. Additionally, the ERROR state resulting from failed VM operations is also charge-free.
States and billing status of virtual machines
The table below details the virtual machine (VM) states, indicating whether each state results in charges.
| Power state | Description | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE | The VM is running. This is the standard working state. | Billed |
| SHUTOFF | The VM has been successfully shutdown. Billing continues for VMs in the SHUTOFF state as all resources, including vCPUs, memory, GPUs, storage, and public IP addresses, remain allocated to the VM. | Billed |
| HIBERNATED | When a VM is in the HIBERNATED state, its configuration and disk data are saved, and all resources, except storage and IP addresses, are de-allocated. Billing continues only for the storage and IP addresses that remain attached to the VM. | Partially Billed |
User-initiated states
The table below outlines the user-initiated transitional states of virtual machines. It's important to note that none of these transitional states result in charges. Additionally, the ERROR state, which occurs due to failed operations on the VM, incurs no charges.
| Power state | Description | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| HIBERNATING | The VM is transitioning into a HIBERNATED state. | Not Billed |
| RESTORING | The VM operating system and software are restarting from HIBERNATION and returning to an ACTIVE state. | Not Billed |
| STARTING | The request to start the VM has been accepted. | Not Billed |
| STOPPING | The VM is being stopped. This is the transition state between ACTIVE and SHUTOFF. | Not Billed |
| REBOOTING | The VM is being restarted, simulating the process of unplugging and rebooting a physical machine. | Not Billed |
| CREATING | The request to create the VM has been accepted. | Not Billed |
| BUILD | The VM is being built with the specified configuration. | Not Billed |
| DELETING | The VM is being deleted. | Not Billed |
| ERROR | The VM is stuck in an error state. The last operation on the virtual machine was unsuccessful. | Not Billed |
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