| Cover Page | Jul. 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 28, 2020 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2021 |
| Document Period End Date | Q1 |
| Entity Registrant Name | COMMVAULT SYSTEMS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001169561 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 1-33026 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-3447504 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Commvault Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Tinton Falls |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07724 |
| City Area Code | 732 |
| Local Phone Number | 870-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
