How to unmount a file system from a Scaleway Instance

Reviewed on July 23, 2025

This page explains how to unmount a file system from one or several Scaleway Instances.

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
• Attached and mounted a file system to at least one Scaleway Instance

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 unmount. The Overview page displays.

3. Copy the ID of your file system.

4. Open a terminal and connect via SSH to the Instances you previously attached to your file system.

5. Run the following command. Make sure to replace the placeholder and mount point with the appropriate values:

   umount /mnt/my_fs

Your file system is now unmounted from the specified Instance.