How to change the volume type of your Database

It is possible to change your volume type anytime in the Scaleway console.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• A PostgreSQL or MySQL Database Instance with local storage

1. Click PostgreSQL and MySQL under Managed Databases on the side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.

2. Click the name of the Database Instance you want to edit. The database’s Overview page displays.

3. Scroll down to Volume settings, then click Change volume type.

   Important

   Before changing the volume type, make sure your Instance is in one of the following states:

   • READY (represented as “Running” in the Scaleway console)
   • DISK_FULL

   A pop-up appears.

4. Select Block Storage from the drop-down menu.

5. Click Update volume type to confirm.

   The Database Instance goes into the Initializing state.

   Important

   If you are changing from a Block to a local volume, make sure to select a node with a local storage size greater than or equal to your current Block Storage.