How to delete a Block Storage volume

Reviewed on March 24, 2025

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
• Created a Block Storage volume

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu. A list of your volumes displays.
2. Click the more icon icon next to the volume of your choice, then click Delete. A pop-up displays.
3. Type DELETE to confirm.
4. Click Delete volume.
   Important

   This action permanently deletes your volume and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the volume.

Alternatively, you can delete a Block Storage volume the following way:

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu. A list of your volumes displays.
2. Click the name of the volume you want to delete. The volume overview displays.
3. Click Delete volume at the bottom of the page. A confirmation pop-up displays.
4. Type DELETE to confirm.
5. Click Delete volume.
   Important

   This action permanently deletes your volume and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the volume.