Creating backups of Instances via the Scaleway API

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

The Backup feature is used to back up your Instance data. It creates an image of a snapshot that contains all your volumes. You can create backups of your Instances using either the Scaleway CLI tool or the Instances API (External link).

Before you start

To complete the following actions, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console (External link)
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• A valid API key
• A running Instance

Creating a backup

Deleting a Backup