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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +meta: |
| 3 | + title: How to identify which API is managing your volumes |
| 4 | + description: Learn how to identify which API is managing your volumes and snapshots using the Scaleway console. |
| 5 | +content: |
| 6 | + h1: How to identify your volume and snapshot type |
| 7 | + paragraph: Learn how to identify which API is managing your volumes and snapshots using the Scaleway console. |
| 8 | +tags: identify-volume-type identify-snapshot bssd sbs volume snapshot api |
| 9 | +dates: |
| 10 | + validation: 2025-03-24 |
| 11 | + posted: 2025-03-24 |
| 12 | +categories: |
| 13 | + - block-storage |
| 14 | +--- |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +You can manage Block Storage resources using either the [Block Storage API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/block/), or the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/). |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +This page shows you how to identify the API that manages your volumes and snapshots using the Scaleway console. Refer to our [dedicated documentation](/block-storage/api-cli/identifying-volume-snapshot-api/) to learn how to identify the API managing your volumes and snapshots using the API and CLI. |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +<Macro id="requirements" /> |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) |
| 23 | +- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization |
| 24 | +- Created [Block Storage volumes](/block-storage/block/how-to/create-a-volume/) |
| 25 | +- Created [snapshots](/block-storage/block/how-to/create-a-snapshot/) |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +<Macro id="block-storage-migration" /> |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +## How to identify your volume type |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the side menu. A list of your volumes displays. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +2. Leave the **Block Storage API** filter in the drop-down, or select **Instance API** to display either your volumes managed by the Block Storage API, or the Instance API. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +3. Click the **Volume type** drop-down and select the volume type(s) to filter for. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +4. Click **Apply filters**. The volumes you have filtered for display. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +5. Optionally, click a specific volume to display its information page, and verify the volume type next to the **Type** field. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +6. Click **Clear filters** once you are done. |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +## How to identify your snapshot type |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the side menu. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +2. Click the **Snapshots** tab. A list of your snapshots displays. |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +3. Leave the **Block Storage API** filter in the drop-down or select **Instance API** to display either your snapshots managed by the Block Storage API, or the Instances API. |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +4. Click the **Snapshot type** drop-down and select the snapshot type(s) to filter for. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +5. Optionally, click the <Icon name="more" /> icon next to a specific snapshot to display its information page, and verify the type next to the **Type** field. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +6. Click **Clear filters** once you are done. |
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