---
title: How to clone a Database Instance
description: Step-by-step guide to cloning a PostgreSQL or MySQL Database Instance.
tags: managed-database database database-instance
dates:
  validation: 2025-07-15
  posted: 2019-10-20
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


The clone feature allows you to create a new Database Instance from an existing one. The clone includes all existing databases, users, and permissions. You can create a clone on a Database Instance larger than your current one.

<Message type="note">
  The clone is fully independent of its parent.
</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
- A [PostgreSQL or MySQL Database Instance](/managed-databases-for-postgresql-and-mysql/quickstart/)

## How to clone a Database Instance

1. Click **PostgreSQL and MySQL** under **Databases** on the side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.
2. Select the geographical region of the Instance you want to manage from the drop-down.
3. Click the database name or <Icon name="more" /> > **More info** to access the Database Instance information page.
4. Scroll down to the **Clone** section.
5. Click **Clone Database Instance**. A pop-up displays.
6. Enter a name for your database or leave the default name suggested by the Scaleway console.
7. Select a node type. You can keep the same node type, or upgrade to a bigger one.
    <Message type="important">
      If you have a Database Instance using a Local volume node type and want to upgrade to an Instance that uses Block volumes node type, you must [change the volume type](/managed-databases-for-postgresql-and-mysql/how-to/manage-volumes/) to Block Storage first.
      </Message>
8. Click **Clone Database Instance**.

<Message type="important">
  - The source Database Instance remains available during the cloning process in **Backing up mode**. Some actions are not available during this time.
  - The time it takes to clone a Database Instance with Local Storage depends on the size of the database. For Database Instances with Block Storage the cloning process is slightly faster.
</Message>