---
title: How to create a Local Storage volume from a snapshot
description: Discover how to efficiently create a Local Storage volume from a snapshot with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Optimize your storage workflow effortlessly.
tags: create snapshot local storage volume
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-21
  posted: 2025-03-24
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


<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
- Created a [Local Storage volume](/local-storage/how-to/create-volume/)
- Created a [snapshot](/local-storage/how-to/create-snapshot/)


1. Click **Local Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Local Storage page displays.
2. Click the **Snapshots** tab.
3. Click <Icon name="more" /> > **Create volume** next to the snapshot of your choice. A pop-up displays.
4. Enter a name for the new volume, or leave the suggested name.
5. Click **Create volume from snapshot**.

The new volume appears in your Local Storage volumes list.