How to clone a Database Instance

Reviewed on January 06, 2025

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.

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

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 more icon > 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.

   Important

   If you have a new-generation 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 to Block Storage first.
   
   

   Similarly, if you have a new-generation Database Instance using a Block volume and want to create a clone on a first-generation Instance, you must first change the volume type to Block Storage Legacy.

8. Click Clone Database Instance.