---
title: How to power off your Instance
description: This page explains how to power off a Scaleway Instance.
tags: power off power-off instance
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-17
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


Powering off your Instance shuts it down by transferring all the data on the Instance's local volume to a volume store. The node is released back to the pool of available machines. 
If the Instance has a flexible IP, it will remain available in your account.
Any attached Block Storage volumes are not affected by the power-off operation and will remain intact and accessible when the Instance is restarted or the volume is reattached to another Instance.

<Message type="note">
  - Before powering off your Instance, shut down the OS by logging into your Instance as root and executing the halt command.
  - Powering off may take some time, depending on the amount of data in the Instance’s local volume.
</Message>

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- An [Instance](/instances/how-to/create-an-instance/)

## How to power off an Instance

1. Click **CPU & GPU Instances** in the **Compute** section of the side menu. The [Instances page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays.
2. Select the Availability Zone (AZ) from the drop-down menu (e.g., `PAR1`) to view resources in the selected AZ.
3. Click the Instance you want to power off. The **Overview** page for that Instance displays.
4. Use the toggle <Icon name="toggle" /> in the top right corner of the screen to **power off** your Instance.

   A pop-up displays asking you to confirm the action.

5. Click **Power off Instance**.
    <Message type="important">
      When a server is powered off, only its volumes and any reserved flexible IP address are billed.
    </Message>

## How to power on an Instance

1. Click **CPU & GPU Instances** in the **Compute** section of the side menu. The [Instances page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays.
2. Select the Availability Zone (AZ) from the drop-down menu (e.g., `PAR1`) to view resources in the selected AZ.
3. Click the Instance you want to power on again. The **Overview** page for that Instance displays.
4. Use the toggle <Icon name="toggle" /> in the top right corner of the screen to switch your Instance to **ON**.
   A pop-up displays asking you to confirm the action.
5. Click **Power on Instance**.