---
title: "Convert an SFS to a committed plan"
description: "Move an hourly SFS to a committed plan, and set its renewal choice."
content_type: "how-to"
product: "sfs"
platform: "MyAccount"
url: "/myaccount/sfs/how-to/convert-an-sfs-to-a-committed-plan/"
topic: ["lifecycle"]
relationships: {"requires":["/myaccount/sfs/how-to/create-an-sfs/"]}
---

# Convert an SFS to a committed plan

An hourly SFS can move to a **Committed** plan, for a discounted price over a fixed term.

## Convert it

Once the SFS reads **Available**, and any backup on it has finished its first run:

1. In **Scalable File System**, open the SFS's **Actions** menu and click **Convert to
   Committed**.
2. In **Committed SFS Conversion**, pick a plan under **Choose Committed Option**. Each option
   shows its term in days and its price for your SFS's size. The plan applies from the date you
   convert.
3. Accept the agreement and click **Convert**.

The SFS is now on the committed plan, with auto-renew on.

## Change what happens at the end of the term

A committed SFS either renews at the end of its term or moves to hourly billing. To change that
choice, use the SFS's **Actions** menu:

1. Open the SFS's **Actions** menu and click **Committed Settings**.
2. Choose what happens when the term ends. To renew, choose **Auto-renew the committed period**
   and pick the plan to renew with. To move to hourly billing, choose **Apply hourly billing as
   per the base rate of the plan**.
3. Click **Update Settings**.

Your SFS keeps its committed rate until the end of the term, then follows the choice you saved.