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# AWS::Lightsail::Instance MonthlyTransfer
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`MonthlyTransfer` is a property of the [Networking](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-properties-lightsail-instance-networking.html) property. It describes the amount of allocated monthly data transfer (in GB) for an instance.

## Syntax
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To declare this entity in your CloudFormation template, use the following syntax:

### JSON
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```
{
  "[GbPerMonthAllocated](#cfn-lightsail-instance-monthlytransfer-gbpermonthallocated)" : String
}
```

### YAML
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```
  [GbPerMonthAllocated](#cfn-lightsail-instance-monthlytransfer-gbpermonthallocated): String
```

## Properties
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`GbPerMonthAllocated`  <a name="cfn-lightsail-instance-monthlytransfer-gbpermonthallocated"></a>
The amount of allocated monthly data transfer (in GB) for an instance.  
*Required*: No  
*Type*: String  
*Update requires*: [No interruption](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/using-cfn-updating-stacks-update-behaviors.html#update-no-interrupt)