How to create a snapshot of a Block Storage volume

Reviewed on October 21, 2025

Scaleway Block Storage allows you to create snapshots of your volumes to easily back up and restore data across your Instances.

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 Block Storage volume

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu.
2. Click more icon > Create snapshot next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays.
3. Enter a name for the new snapshot.
4. Click Create snapshot to confirm.

The new snapshot can be found in the Snapshots tab.

Alternatively, you can create a snapshot the following way:

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu.
2. Click the Snapshots tab.
3. Click + Create snapshot.
4. Enter a name for the new snapshot.
5. Select the volume you want to snapshot from the drop-down.
6. Click Create snapshot.

The new snapshot can be found in the Snapshots tab.

You can also create a snapshot the following way:

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu.
2. Click the name of the volume you want to snapshot. An overview of your volume displays.
3. In the Snapshots tab, click + Create snapshot. The Create a Snapshot menu displays.
4. Enter a name for the new snapshot.
5. Select the volume you want to snapshot from the drop-down.
6. Click Create snapshot.

The new snapshot can be found in the Snapshots tab.