| pending | The instance is preparing to enter the running state. An instance enters the pending state when it is launched or when it is started after being in the stopped state. | Not billed |
| running | The instance is running and ready for use. | Billed |
| stopping | The instance is preparing to be stopped. | Not billed |
| stopped | The instance is shut down and cannot be used. The instance can be started at any time. | Not billed |
| shutting-down | The instance is preparing to be terminated. | Not billed |
| terminated | The instance has been permanently deleted and cannot be started. | Not billed |