---
title: How to identify the type of a volume or a snapshot
description: Learn how to identify the type of a Block Storage volume or snapshot using the Scaleway console.
tags: identify-volume-type identify-snapshot bssd sbs volume snapshot 
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-25
  posted: 2025-03-24
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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

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

## 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 <Icon name="more" /> 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.