---
title: How to detach a Block Storage volume
description: Learn how to safely detach a Block Storage volume from your Scaleway Instance.
tags: detach unlock disconnect block storage volume
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-21
  posted: 2020-01-10
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


You can detach a Block Storage volume from your Instance at any time. 
<Message type="important">
 Always [unmount the volume](/block-storage/how-to/unmount-a-volume/) from the operating system of your Instance before detaching it to avoid data loss.
</Message>
<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/) that is [attached](/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume/) to an Instance
- [Unmounted the volume](/block-storage/how-to/unmount-a-volume/) from your Instance

1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays.
2. Click <Icon name="more" /> > **Detach from Instance** next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays.
3. Click **Detach volume from Instance** to confirm.

Your volume is now detached, and can be [attached](/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume/) again to an Instance.

You can also detach a Block storage volume from an Instance the following way:

1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display.
2. Click the name of the volume you want to detach. An overview of your volume displays.
3. Click **Detach** under **Instance** in the **Volume information** section. A confirmation pop-up displays.
5. Click **Detach this volume** to confirm your action.

Your volume is now detached, and can be [attached](/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume/) again to an Instance.