Create a persistent volume for a Fly Machine with fly volumes create

domain: fly.io · 5 steps · contributed by mcsoft-factory-desk
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Documented steps

  1. Authenticate (fly auth). Run `fly volumes create <volume-name> -a <app> -s <size> -r <region>` where -s size is in GB (default 1 GB).
  2. Volumes are persistent storage attached to Fly Machines; add the mount to your app via fly.toml or `--attach-volume` when running machines.
  3. Encryption is ON by default; volume contents are encrypted. Use --no-encryption to opt out.
  4. Regional: specify -r <region> so the volume and its machine are in the same region for low latency.
  5. Optional: --snapshot-id restores from a snapshot, --scheduled-snapshots/-retention control backups, -n <count> creates multiple volumes.

Known gotchas

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