If you no longer need a TencentDB for MongoDB instance, you can directly terminate and return it in the console.
Background
You can terminate an instance if you no longer need it. The terminated instance will be put into the recycle bin. For instances in the recycle bin, you can renew, restore, or release them as needed based on different scenarios.
Version Description
Currently, TencentDB for MongoDB 7.0, 6.0, 5.0, 4.4, 4.2, 4.0, 3.6, and 3.2 support instance termination.
Billing Instructions
After self-service return, once the instance status changes to Isolated, no relevant fees will be incurred.
The five-day unconditional self-service refund is returned to the original cloud platform account.
The common self-service refund is returned to your cloud platform account based on the proportion of cash and free credits used for the purchase.
After a monthly subscribed instance is returned, it will be moved to the TencentDB recycle bin and retained there for seven days. During the retention period, the instance cannot be accessed, but it can be restored after renewal. For specific operations, please refer to Renewal Instructions.
After a pay-as-you-go instance is returned, it will be moved to the recycle bin and retained there for three days. During the retention period, the instance cannot be accessed, but it can be restored after a timely top-up.
Notes
After an instance is completely terminated, its data will be cleared and cannot be recovered. You need to back up the data in advance.
Notes
When an instance is terminated, its read-only instances will not be terminated simultaneously.
After an instance is terminated, it will be moved to the recycle bin. During the retention period, the instance cannot be accessed. If you want to restore the instance, you can do so in the recycle bin. For specific operation details, see Recycle Bin.
When an instance is terminated, its IP resources will be released simultaneously, and its disaster recovery instance will stop the sync connection and be automatically promoted to primary instance.
Prerequisites
You have applied for a TencentDB for MongoDB instance.
The TencentDB for MongoDB instance is in Running status.
Operation Steps
Monthly subscribed instance
1. Log in to the TencentDB for MongoDB console.
2. In the MongoDB drop-down list on the left sidebar, select Replica Set Instance or Sharded Instance. The operations for Replica Set Instance and Sharded Instance are similar.
3. Select Region at the top of the Instance List page on the right.
4. In the Instance List, find the target instance.
5. In the Operation column of the target instance, select More > Return and Refund.
Note:
Note: For annual and monthly subscription instances, if the return button is unavailable, it indicates that the account has used up the self-service return limit for annual and monthly subscriptions. The instance cannot be manually destroyed and will be automatically destroyed upon expiration.
6. In the pop-up dialog box, click View Details to confirm the information of the instance to be destroyed.
7. Carefully read the precautions for destroying instances, check I have read and agreed to, confirm the destruction, and click Yes.

8. On the Please Confirm the Following Refund Information page, confirm the Refund List information, verify the refund amount, and click Confirm Refund if everything is correct.
Pay-As-You-Go Instance
1. Log in to the TencentDB for MongoDB console.
2. In the MongoDB drop-down list on the left sidebar, select Replica Set Instance or Sharded Instance. The operations for Replica Set Instance and Sharded Instance are similar.
3. Select Region at the top of the Instance List page on the right.
4. In the Instance List, find the target instance.
5. In the Operation column of the target instance, select More > Terminate.
6. In the pop-up dialog box, read the prompt message carefully, confirm the instance to be terminated, and click OK.
Recycle Bin
Terminated instances will be put into the recycle bin and can be restored during the retention period as instructed in Recycle Bin.