How to create a snapshot of a Block Storage volume

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 «See 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.