Storage & data
How do I clone a volume, and how long does it take?
In the console, open Storage → Block volumes , choose Clone from the volume's ⋮ menu, and pick the destination - you can clone across datacenter loca...
I'm getting a "storage limit exceeded" error but I've barely used any storage. Why?
Deleted volumes sit in the trash for 96 hours and still count against your quota during that window. Free it up immediately in Storage → Block volu...
How do I recover data from an instance I deleted or can't reach?
If the volume still exists (detached, not deleted), create a new instance and select that volume as its OS volume, then SSH in and copy your data off....
Why can't I attach my volume to an instance?
The volume and the instance must be in the same datacenter/region - a volume in another location won't be selectable when you create the instance. C...
How do I resize a volume - and can I make it smaller?
To grow the Main OS volume, increase the size in the console, then do a full Shutdown → Start (not just a reboot) so the new size is picked up; fo...
I deleted my instance/volume - how long can I recover the data?
Deleted volumes are kept for 96 hours in Storage → Block volumes → Deleted Storage , where you can restore them (pay-as-you-go storage rates apply ...
Do detached or unused volumes still cost money?
Yes. A block volume keeps billing for as long as it exists, whether or not it's attached to a running instance - and deleting an instance doesn't dele...
What's the difference between a block volume and a shared filesystem?
A block volume attaches to a single instance, like a normal disk. A Shared Filesystem (SFS) is network storage you mount over NFS and can share ac...