---
title: How to create a snapshot of a Block Storage volume
description: Discover how to easily create a snapshot of a Block Storage volume. Follow our step-by-step guide to efficiently manage your storage resources.
tags: create snapshot block storage volume
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-21
  posted: 2023-11-23
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

Scaleway Block Storage allows you to create [snapshots](/block-storage/concepts/#snapshot) of your volumes to easily back up and restore data across your Instances.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- A [Block Storage volume](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/)

1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu.
2. Click <Icon name="more" /> > **Create snapshot** next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays.
3. Enter a name for the new snapshot.
4. Click **Create snapshot** to confirm.

The new snapshot can be found in the **Snapshots** tab.

Alternatively, you can create a snapshot the following way:

1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu.
2. Click the **Snapshots** tab.
3. Click **+ Create snapshot**.
4. Enter a name for the new snapshot.
5. Select the volume you want to snapshot from the drop-down.
6. Click **Create snapshot**.

The new snapshot can be found in the **Snapshots** tab.

You can also create a snapshot the following way:

1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu.
2. Click the name of the volume you want to snapshot. An overview of your volume displays.
3. In the **Snapshots** tab, click **+ Create snapshot**. The **Create a Snapshot** menu displays.
4. Enter a name for the new snapshot.
5. Select the volume you want to snapshot from the drop-down.
6. Click **Create snapshot**.

The new snapshot can be found in the **Snapshots** tab.