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If you’ve created an Azure SQL database using the free tier and have hit the monthly limit, changing the compute tier alone might not fix the issue immediately. When your free tier limit is reached, your database can become paused or restricted, and simply switching to a different plan might not restart your access right away.
To solve this, you should first check your Azure portal for the status of your database. Look for any notifications indicating that the database has been paused or is temporarily limited due to reaching the free usage limits. Sometimes, the change in tier needs a few moments to take effect, but in some cases, additional steps are necessary.
One effective solution is to manually restart the database after changing the compute tier. Here’s what you can do:
1. Log in to the Azure portal and navigate to your SQL database.
2. Find the “Overview” section where you usually see the status.
3. Click the “Restart” button to restart the database service.
Restarting helps the new plan settings take effect and can restore your access if the issue is caused by the database being paused after hitting the free tier limit.
If restarting doesn’t work immediately, give it a few minutes. Sometimes, Azure needs a little time to fully apply the new settings. If after waiting, your database still isn’t accessible, double-check that your subscription status is active and that your billing is up to date, as billing issues can also impact access.
Following these steps should help you regain access to your Azure SQL database after switching plans.
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