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Cloud SQL for MySQL 8.0 costs extra from January 1, 2027

Readers can stay on Cloud SQL: they change a setting or plan. Help the ones who would rather leave.

77 days left · January 1, 2027 · Public page

Low switching pressure37/100

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What goes into it

Confidence: medium.

deadline16/30
money14/25
attention0/25
audience0/12
force7/8
  • Hard deadline in 77 days.
  • The change is forced: it reaches users even if they wait.

  1. 1 Related discussions

    Only threads tied to this event that talk about leaving, moving or prices. Saved, not live. Check the date and read the thread before replying.

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  2. 2 What people ask

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  3. 3 Reply templates

    Answer the question first. Link only if it helps. Always keep the disclosure line. Never post the same text twice.

    Helpful first
    Sorry you have to deal with this. You can stay on Cloud SQL. Here is what to change before January 1, 2027:

1. List your instances and versions. In the console, open Cloud SQL and check the database version of each instance and replica.
2. Test a newer major version on a clone. Make a clone, upgrade it and run your app against it first.
3. Upgrade before the fee starts. Upgrade MySQL 8.0 before January 1, 2027 and PostgreSQL 14 before February 1, 2027.

If they would rather leave, describe a verified way <your product> can help: <your link>
[Disclosure: I build <your product>.]
    Short answer
    You have until January 1, 2027. You can stay on Cloud SQL. First: list your instances and versions. Then test a newer major version on a clone.
Happy to help if you get stuck.
[Disclosure: I build <your product>.]

  4. 4 Switch-page builder

    Create a draft “Switch from Cloud SQL” page. Add your product, review every claim, then copy HTML or Markdown. Your product claims need your own evidence.

    • Add your product name to replace “Your product”.
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    Switch from Cloud SQL to Your product

    Cloud SQL for MySQL 8.0: a change is due by January 1. You can stay on Cloud SQL. If you would rather leave, here is how to move to Your product.

    What changes at Cloud SQL

    Cloud SQL moves MySQL 8.0 into paid extended support on January 1, 2027, and PostgreSQL 14 on February 1, 2027. The fee is added per vCPU per hour.

    • Paid extended support starts: January 1, 2027 (Google Cloud)
    • Version: MySQL 8.0 (Google Cloud)
    • Extended support ends: MySQL 8.0: July 1, 2029 (Google Cloud)
    • PostgreSQL also: PostgreSQL 14 starts paid extended support February 1, 2027 (ends February 1, 2030) (Google Cloud)
    • Who is enrolled: All instances on end-of-life MySQL and PostgreSQL major versions (Google Cloud)
    • Extra fee in the first two years (Iowa): $0.07 per vCPU per hour (Google Cloud)
    • Extra fee from the third year (Iowa): $0.14 per vCPU per hour (Google Cloud)
    • High availability vCPUs, first two years: $0.14 per vCPU per hour (Google Cloud)
    • Committed use discounts: Do not apply to extended support prices (Google Cloud)
    • Read replicas: Charged at the same rate as stand-alone instances (Google Cloud)
    • Prices: Depend on the region of the instance (Google Cloud)
    • Instances still on MySQL 8.0: Pay the extra fee from January 1, 2027 (Google Cloud)

    You can stay on Cloud SQL if you make the change. This page is for people who would rather leave.

    What Your product gives you

    Write two or three short lines here. Say what Your product does, who it is for, and what it costs. Use only facts you can show.

    How to move from Cloud SQL to Your product

    1. Save what you need from Cloud SQL. Keep a copy before you cancel anything.
    2. Import into Your product. Say which files you accept and how long an import takes.

    Tell readers the key date: January 1, 2027.

    Questions people ask

    If Your product has a direct answer to one of these, add it here. Keep it short and true.

    How to help new users settle in

    Send one short email. Say what changed, where to find you now, and what they need to do. Put the most important line first.

    If there is a date, send a short reminder a few days before it. Keep a copy of the list you sent it to.

    Sources

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