Add storage to a virtual computer in Lightsail for Research

Complete the following steps to attach a disk to a virtual computer in Lightsail for Research. You can attach up to 15 disks to a virtual computer. When you attach a disk to your virtual computer using the Lightsail for Research console, it is automatically formatted and mounted by the service. This process takes a few minutes, so you should confirm that the disk has reached a Mounted mounting status before you start using it. By default, Lightsail for Research mounts disks to the /home/lightsail-user/<disk-name> directory; where <disk-name> is the name you gave your disk.

Important

Before you can attach a disk to a virtual computer, the virtual computer must be in a Running state. If you attach a disk to a virtual computer while it’s in a Stopped state, the disk will be attached but fail to mount. If the disk's Mount status is Failed, you must detach the disk then reattach it when the virtual computer is in a Running state.

1. Sign in to the Lightsail for Research console.

2. Choose Virtual computers in the navigation pane.

3. Choose the computer to attach the disk to.

4. Choose the Storage tab.

5. Choose Attach disk.

6. Select the name of the disk to attach to the computer.

7. Choose Attach.