How to identify the type of a volume or a snapshot

Reviewed on September 25, 2025

Scaleway Block Storage allows you to identify the type of a volume or snapshot using the Scaleway console.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• Created Block Storage volumes
• Created snapshots

How to identify your volume type

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the side menu. A list of your volumes displays.

2. Click the Volume type drop-down and select the volume type(s) to filter for.

3. Click Apply filters. The volumes you have filtered for display.

4. Optionally, click a specific volume to display its information page, and verify the volume type next to the Type field.

5. Click Clear filters once you are done.

How to identify your snapshot type

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the side menu.

2. Click the Snapshots tab. A list of your snapshots displays.

3. Click the Snapshot type drop-down and select the snapshot type(s) to filter for.

4. Optionally, click the more icon icon next to a specific snapshot to display its information page, and verify the type next to the Type field.

5. Click Clear filters once you are done.