---
title: How to increase the storage of a Managed MongoDB®
description: Guide to increasing the block volume of your Managed MongoDB® Instance at Scaleway.
tags: managed-database postgresql mysql upgrade
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-16
  posted: 2024-10-01
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


You can increase the Block Storage volume of your MongoDB® Database Instance in the Scaleway console anytime.

<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 [MongoDB® Database Instance](/managed-mongodb-databases/quickstart)


## How to increase a Block Storage volume

1. Click **MongoDB®** under **Databases** on the side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.
2. Click the name of the Database Instance you want to configure. The Database Instance overview page displays.
3. Scroll down to **Volume settings**.
4. Specify your volume capacity (in GB). The amount you define will be your new volume capacity.
    <Message type="important">
      - You can increase your Block Storage volume up to 15 TB.
      - Block volume sizes cannot be decreased.
    </Message>
5. Click **Increase volume size** to confirm.