instances disappear

Im afraid once an instance has been terminated there is no getting it back unless you have a backup/snapshot process in place to restore from.

Just double check you are looking in the correct region too.

If your instance was terminated due to an outstanding account balance, you may be able to recover it, but it depends on the specific circumstances and AWS policies. Here's what you can try:

1. Contact AWS Support: Reach out to AWS Support immediately and explain your situation. They may be able to help you recover your instance or provide guidance on the next steps.
2. Check Instance Termination Behavior: If your instance was terminated, check if it was set to "Delete on Termination" or "Keep Root Device". If it was set to "Keep Root Device", your data might still be available.
3. Restore from Snapshot: If you have a snapshot of your instance, you can try restoring it to a new instance.
4. Check for Instance Store Volumes: If your instance had instance store volumes, the data might still be available. You can try attaching the volume to a new instance.

Keep in mind that AWS typically has a 7-day grace period after termination before data is permanently deleted. If it's been longer than 7 days, recovery might be more challenging.