---
title: How to delete a Local Storage volume snapshot
description: This guide explains the steps to safely delete a volume snapshot from your Scaleway account.
tags: delete snapshot local volume storage
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/)


1. Click **Local Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. A list of your volumes displays.
2. Click the **Snapshots** tab.
3. Click <Icon name="more" /> > **Delete** next to the snapshot of your choice. A pop-up displays.
4. Type `DELETE` to confirm.
5. Click **Delete this snapshot**.
    <Message type="important">
      This action permanently deletes your snapshot and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the snapshot.
    </Message>