---
title: How to edit a Serverless SQL Database's autoscaling
description: Guide to configure autoscaling for Scaleway serverless SQL databases.
tags: database serverless-sql-database serverless-db serverless-database postgresql
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-17
  posted: 2023-08-11
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This page shows you how to edit the autoscaling of a Serverless SQL Database using the Scaleway console.

<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 database](/serverless-sql-databases/how-to/create-a-database/)

1. Click **Serverless SQL** in the **Databases** section of the side menu. The Serverless SQL Databases page displays.

2. Click the name of the database you want to edit. The **Overview** tab displays.

3. Click **Edit autoscaling**. A pop-up displays.

4. Define the minimum and maximum vCPU you want to allocate to your database.

    <Message type="note">
        - Define a minimum of 1 vCPU or more to avoid cold starts that can take a few seconds.
        - The minimum vCPU cannot be greater than the maximum vCPU.
    </Message>

5. Review the new [compute](/serverless-sql-databases/faq/#how-am-i-billed-for-serverless-sql-databases) estimated cost.

6. Click **Apply changes**.

The new autoscaling parameters appear in the **Database information** section.