Upstash Free Database Archived or Deleted

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Restore from the archive backup

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   1. 01Log in to the Upstash Console
   2. 02Create a new Redis database in the same region
   3. 03Use the restore option to load the archived backup into it
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Update credentials everywhere

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   1. 01Copy the new REST URL/token and TCP URL from Connect
   2. 02Update env vars in Vercel/Cloudflare/Fly and redeploy
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Prevent it next time

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   1. 01Move the database to pay-as-you-go (idle databases cost little) to stop archiving
   2. 02Or keep it active with a scheduled ping, e.g. a daily cron/QStash schedule doing a GET
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Claim instant databases quickly

   1. 01If you created a database via the no-signup /start-redis API, open the console link in the response and claim it within 3 days
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

The app suddenly can't resolve or connect to the database endpoint; the database is missing from the Console list or shown as archived; you got 'your database will be archived' emails.

Why it happens

• C-01No commands for 30+ days on the Free plan
• C-02Instant no-signup database not claimed within 3 days (deleted)
• C-03Warning emails went to an old address or spam

// this guide also covers

• upstash database archived
• upstash free database deleted
• upstash inactive database
• restore archived upstash database

The same problem in other apps

All missing or lost data guides →

• Redis Cloud Data Lost / Keys Disappeared (Redis Cloud)
• Pinecone Upsert Not Showing Up After Writing (Pinecone)

Other Upstash errors

• Upstash ERR Max Requests Limit Exceeded
• Upstash ERR Max Request Size Exceeded
• Upstash Redis ECONNRESET Error
• Upstash WRONGPASS Invalid or Missing Auth Token
• Upstash ERR Max Concurrent Connections Exceeded
• Upstash Redis Slow or Timing Out
• QStash Signature Verification Failed (Invalid Signature)
• Upstash Ratelimit Not Working