---
title: How to detach a file system from a Scaleway Instance
description: This page explains how to detach a File Storage file system from Scaleway Instances
tags: detach instance server fs filesystem file storage resource
categories:
  - storage
  - file-storage
dates:
  validation: 2026-07-13
  posted: 2025-07-23
---

1. Click **File Storage** in the **Storage** section of the side menu. A list of your file systems displays.

2. Click the name of the file system you want to detach. The **Overview** page displays.

3. Open the **Attached Instances** tab. A list of Instances attached to the selected file system displays.

4. Click the <Icon name="more" /> icon next to the Instance you want to detach, then click **Detach** from the drop-down menu. A confirmation pop-up appears.

5. Click **Detach Instance** to confirm your action.

Your Instance is now detached, and no longer appears in the list.

<Message type="note">
To detach multiple Instances at once, tick the boxes next to the name of Instances you want to detach, then click <Icon name="more" /> at the bottom of the page, and click **Detach** from the drop-down menu.
</Message>