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Overview

What are AutoStopping Rules?​

Cloud resources in non-production environments (dev, test, staging) are typically used for only 30-40% of the time they're running, yet you pay for 100% of that time. AutoStopping Rules ensure you're only paying for resources when they're actually in use.

AutoStopping Rules let you define:

  • Controlled resources: Choose exactly which EC2 instances, Auto Scaling Groups, Kubernetes namespaces, RDS databases, or other supported assets the rule should manage.
  • Idle-time threshold: Specify how long a resource must remain inactive before AutoStopping considers it idle and eligible for shutdown.
  • Optional fixed schedules: Keep resources online during business hours, maintenance windows, or any recurring schedule you choose.
  • Dependency order: List upstream and downstream services so AutoStopping stops and starts them in the right sequence.
  • Access method: Select load balancer, proxy, or direct IP so your teams continue to use the same DNS, SSH, or RDP endpoints without interruption.
  • Set-and-forget automation: Zero manual overhead after initial setup

What's Supported?​

Cloud ProviderSupported Resources
AWS AWS
  • EC2
  • Auto Scaling Groups
  • Kubernetes (EKS)
  • ECS Services
  • RDS Instances
Azure Azure
  • On-demand VMs
  • Kubernetes Clusters (AKS)
GCP GCP
  • GCE VMs
  • Kubernetes Clusters (GKE)
  • Instance Groups

How AutoStopping Works​

The AutoStopping process works in four key steps:

  1. Intelligent Detection: AutoStopping continuously monitors your resources for activity
  2. Automatic Shutdown: After a configurable idle period, resources are automatically stopped
  3. Seamless Restart: When access is requested, resources are automatically restarted
  4. Transparent Access: Users continue to use the same access methods they always have (DNS, SSH, RDP)

Note:

  • There's no limit on the number of dependencies a rule can manage.
  • RDS warm-up time depends on cluster/instance size (~25 minutes).
  • Other resources warm up in under 2 minutes (max 5 minutes).

Ready to Get Started?​

Follow our Set Up AutoStopping Rules to set up AutoStopping in your environment in three simple step.