diff --git a/menu/navigation.json b/menu/navigation.json index 2305a8174c..eb89e8cb1e 100644 --- a/menu/navigation.json +++ b/menu/navigation.json @@ -4614,6 +4614,10 @@ "label": "Create a Block Storage volume from a snapshot", "slug": "create-volume-from-snapshot" }, + { + "label": "Identify which API is managing your volumes", + "slug": "identify-api-managing-volumes" + }, { "label": "Detach a volume", "slug": "detach-a-volume" diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/identify-api-managing-volumes.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/identify-api-managing-volumes.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..22ceb17a29 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/identify-api-managing-volumes.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +--- +meta: + title: How to identify which API is managing your volumes + description: Learn how to identify which API is managing your volumes and snapshots using the Scaleway console. +content: + h1: How to identify your volume and snapshot type + paragraph: Learn how to identify which API is managing your volumes and snapshots using the Scaleway console. +tags: identify-volume-type identify-snapshot bssd sbs volume snapshot api +dates: + validation: 2025-03-24 + posted: 2025-03-24 +categories: + - block-storage +--- + +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/). + +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. + + + +- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) +- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization +- Created [Block Storage volumes](/block-storage/block/how-to/create-a-volume/) +- Created [snapshots](/block-storage/block/how-to/create-a-snapshot/) + + + +## How to identify your volume type + +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the side menu. A list of your volumes displays. + +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. + +3. Click the **Volume type** drop-down and select the volume type(s) to filter for. + +4. Click **Apply filters**. The volumes you have filtered for display. + +5. Optionally, click a specific volume to display its information page, and verify the volume type next to the **Type** field. + +6. Click **Clear filters** once you are done. + +## How to identify your snapshot type + +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the side menu. + +2. Click the **Snapshots** tab. A list of your snapshots displays. + +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. + +4. Click the **Snapshot type** drop-down and select the snapshot type(s) to filter for. + +5. Optionally, click the icon next to a specific snapshot to display its information page, and verify the type next to the **Type** field. + +6. Click **Clear filters** once you are done. \ No newline at end of file