How to manage and delete a file system

Reviewed on July 23, 2025

This page explains how to manage and delete a file system.

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 a file system

How to manage a file system

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 manage. The Overview page displays.

3. From this page, you can:

   • Resize your file system
   • Attach your file system to one or several Instance(s)
   • Retrieve the command to mount your file system to your Instance(s)
   • Delete your file system

How to delete a file system

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 delete. The Overview page displays.

3. Click Delete file system at the bottom of the page. A confirmation pop-up displays.

4. Type DELETE to confirm your action.

5. Click Delete file system to confirm.