---
title: How to create a Local Storage volume
description: Learn how to efficiently create a Local Storage volume with our detailed step-by-step guide. Enhance your storage performance seamlessly.
tags: create Local storage volume add
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

1. Click **Local Storage** in the **Storage** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. The Local Storage page displays.
2. Click **+ Create volume**.
3. Follow the steps in the creation wizard:
    - Choose an [Availability Zone](/instances/concepts/#availability-zone).
    - Configure the volume:
        - Enter a name for your volume, or leave the automatically generated name.
        - Define a volume size.
        <Message type="important">
          The volume size must be at least 1 GB.
        </Message>
    - Select an Instance from the drop-down to attach your volume. This step is optional.
    - Check the estimated cost.
4. Click **Create volume**. The volumes overview page displays.
    <Message type="important">
      The volume must be in the same Availability Zone as the Instance you want to connect it to.
    </Message>