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Hi,
You can refer to this FAQ for common data transfer related questions: https://aws.amazon.com/lightsail/faq/#topic-2.
For your two questions,
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As they are different bundle ids, the linux and windows instance would each get 1.5TB of data transfer individually. If they were the same bundle, they would get 3TB total to be used amongst themselves.
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Transfer-in and Transfer-out both count towards your data transfer allowance. If you exceed the allowance, you will only be charged for excess data transfer out from the Lightsail instance to the Internet or another AWS resource using the public IP of the instance. So if you are sending data to the cloud storage solution you are using via the instance private IP address (within the same VIP), you will not be charged overage on it.
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AWS CUSTOMER SUPPORT gave 2 different answers which would have lead me to TOOOO MUCH $$$ charges please provide an accurate answer
Based on the information available, I can clarify the following points regarding Lightsail bandwidth:
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For the Lightsail free tier, the bandwidth allowance is indeed separate for Linux and Windows instances. This means you can utilize up to 1.5 TB transfer per month for your Linux instance and another 1.5 TB for your Windows instance, effectively giving you a total of 3 TB of transfer during the free tier period.
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Regarding your question about download and upload limits:
The 1.5 TB transfer limit typically refers to the total combined inbound and outbound data transfer. However, there's an important distinction to make:
- Inbound data transfer (downloads to your Lightsail instance) is generally free and does not count towards your transfer limit.
- Outbound data transfer (uploads from your Lightsail instance) is what's primarily measured against the 1.5 TB limit.
This means that in your scenario, you could potentially download 2 TB to your Lightsail VPS without incurring charges, as inbound transfer is typically free. However, you would need to keep your outbound transfer (uploads to cloud storage) under the 1.5 TB limit to avoid additional charges.
To directly answer your simplified question: Yes, you can download 2 TB to your VPS for free, and as long as you keep your outbound transfer (APS3-TotalDataXfer-Out-Bytes) under 1.5 TB, you should not be charged extra when using a bundle with 1.5 TB transfer allowance.
It's important to note that while this information is based on typical Lightsail policies, it's always best to monitor your usage closely and refer to the most up-to-date AWS documentation or contact AWS support for the most accurate and current information regarding your specific account and region.
Sources
Lightsail 3 Months Trial - Windows and Linux seperate? | AWS re:Post
Lightsail Usage Billing | AWS re:Post
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As the comment says , Transfer-in and Transfer-out both count towards your data transfer allowance. If you exceed the allowance, you will only be charged for excess data transfer out from the Lightsail instance to the Internet or another AWS resource using the public IP of the instance.
HOW can I track DATA Transfer-in for each instance ? the BILLS section shows only GLOBAL Data Transfer in.
without knowing the DATA IN and OUT by each instance , how can I limit my usage to the BUNDLE's Transfer limit of 1.5 TB for Mumbai , Sydney and 3TB for other regions of LIGHTSAIL?
suppose a bundle used 1 TB IN and 400 GB OUT with BILLS section I can track the 400 GB OUT only for all the INSTANCES with same BUNDLE ID only , (still , not per seperate instance) and also with BILL section I can track only GLOBAL not DATA quota per each instance.
This is not fair , what if I run 10 different instances , do I have to track IN and OUT for each of them ? if I have to TRACK each of them , there must be a simpler way to list the DATA Transfer IN & OUT per each instance , so that I can stay under the TRANSFER LIMIT.
why AWS AI gave a different answer ?
AWS AI answer:
The 1.5 TB transfer limit typically refers to the total combined inbound and outbound data transfer. However, there's an important distinction to make:
Inbound data transfer (downloads to your Lightsail instance) is generally free and does not count towards your transfer limit. Outbound data transfer (uploads from your Lightsail instance) is what's primarily measured against the 1.5 TB limit. This means that in your scenario, you could potentially download 2 TB to your Lightsail VPS without incurring charges, as inbound transfer is typically free. However, you would need to keep your outbound transfer (uploads to cloud storage) under the 1.5 TB limit to avoid additional charges.
To directly answer your simplified question: Yes, you can download 2 TB to your VPS for free, and as long as you keep your outbound transfer (APS3-TotalDataXfer-Out-Bytes) under 1.5 TB, you should not be charged extra when using a bundle with 1.5 TB transfer allowance.