How to resize a file system

Reviewed on July 23, 2025

This page explains how to resize a file system 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 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 resize. The Overview page displays.

3. Click the Resize button. A pop-up displays.

4. Enter a new size for your file system.

   Important

   • New file system size cannot be inferior to the currently used space.
   • File system size must be at least 100 GB.
   • File system size can only be resized by increments of 100 GB.

5. Review the updated estimated cost. File Storage billing is based on the provisioned file storage size, and not on actual usage.

6. Click Resize file system to confirm.

Your file system is resized, and its new capacity displays in the Overview page.