How to detach a Block Storage volume

Reviewed on March 24, 2025

You can detach a Block Storage volume from your Instance at any time.

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 that is attached to an Instance

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays.
2. Click more icon > Detach from Instance next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays.
3. Click Detach volume from Instance to confirm.

Your volume is now detached, and can be attached again to an Instance.

You can also detach a Block storage volume from an Instance the following way:

1. Click Block Storage in the Storage section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display.
2. Click the name of the volume you want to detach. An overview of your volume displays.
3. Click Detach under Instance in the Volume information section. A confirmation pop-up displays.
4. Click Detach this volume to confirm your action.

Your volume is now detached, and can be attached again to an Instance.