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


Creating a volume from a snapshot allows you to quickly restore data to a previous state. It also enables duplication of storage environments for testing or development purposes.

<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
- Created a [Block Storage volume](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/)
- Created a [snapshot](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-snapshot/)


1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays.
2. Click the **Snapshots** tab.
3. Click <Icon name="more" /> > **Volume from snapshot** next to the snapshot of your choice. A pop-up displays.
4. Enter a name for the new volume, or leave the suggested name.
5. Select an [IOPS](/block-storage/concepts/#iops).
        <Message type="important">
          You cannot edit the IOPS after you create your volume.
        </Message>
6. Click **Create volume from snapshot**.

The new volume appears in your volumes list.

Alternatively, you can create a volume from a snapshot this way:

1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays.
2. Click the **Snapshots** tab. A list of your snapshots displays.
3. Click the name of the snapshot you want to use to create a new volume. The Snapshot overview displays.
4. In the **Volume from snapshot** section, click **Create volume**.
5. Enter a name for the new volume, or leave the suggested name.
6. Select an [IOPS](/block-storage/concepts/#iops). You cannot edit the IOPS of a volume after its creation.
7. Click **Create volume from snapshot**.

The new volume appears in your volumes list.