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title: "Manage subscriptions"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Manage subscriptions

Available in VPC

Once you've reviewed the RAG service [prerequisites](/docs/en/rag-spec) and [quickstart](/docs/en/rag-procedure), you are ready to you're ready to start using the service. TYour first step is subscribing to RAG service.

              Note

              

The RAG service is provided as a closed beta test (CBT) and is available free of charge without limitations during the CBT period. After the CBT period ends, usage will be charged according to the pricing policy. SLA for the service during the CBT period is not guaranteed.

## Subscribe to the service

To subscribe to the RAG service:

1. Access the NAVER Cloud Platform console.
2. Click **Region & Platform** in the upper-right corner of the console interface.
3. Select the region and **VPC** platform you are using, and click **[Apply]**.
4. Click **Menu** in the upper-left corner of the console interface.
5. Navigate to **All Services** > **AI Services** > **RAG**.
6. Click the **Subscription** menu.
7. Click **[Subscribe]**.
8. When the Terms of Service popup opens during service subscription, read and agree to the terms, then click **[Subscribe to product]**.
9. The subscription request is completed.

              Note

              

When logging in with a sub account, service application may be restricted according to the Sub Account’s usage policy. See [RAG permissions management](/docs/en/rag-subaccount).

### Next steps

Now that you've subscribed to RAG, head to the Using RAG guides to explore its features.

- [Create services](/docs/en/rag-services-create)
- [Data settings](/docs/en/rag-services-create#%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%84%B0%EC%84%A4%EC%A0%95)
- [Generation settings](/docs/en/rag-services-create#Generation%EC%84%A4%EC%A0%95)

After creating the service, go to service test and evaluations to learn how to use the various features provided by the RAG service.

- Here are some suggested next steps:
  - To test the service you created: Go to [Test services](/docs/en/rag-services-testmodel).
  - To evaluate the service you created: Go to [Create evaluations](/docs/en/rag-evaluations-create).
  - To review the entire use sequence of RAG service: Go to [RAG quickstart](/docs/en/rag-procedure).
  - To set up user permissions, see [RAG permissions management](/docs/en/rag-subaccount).
  - To learn about AI ethics in the RAG service: Go to [RAG Service AI ethics guides](/docs/en/rag-ethics).

## Unsubscribe from the service

To unsubscribe from the RAG service:

              Note

              

You cannot unsubscribe from the RAG service while any services are still in use. Delete all services before proceeding with the unsubscription.

1. Access the NAVER Cloud Platform console.
2. Click **Region & Platform** in the upper-right corner of the console interface.
3. Select the region and **VPC** platform you are using, and click **[Apply]**.
4. Click **Menu** in the upper-left corner of the console interface.
5. Navigate to **All Services** > **AI Services** > **RAG**.
6. Click the **Subscription** menu.
7. Click **[Subscribed]**, then select **Unsubscribe**.
8. In the unsubscription popup, review the details and click **[Unsubscribe]** to confirm.
9. Your RAG subscription is now cancelled.

              Caution

              

Unsubscribing from RAG permanently deletes all your service data. This action cannot be undone.