| Document and Entity Information Document | Apr. 17, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Creation Date | Apr. 17, 2023 |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 17, 2023 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Sphere 3D Corp. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4 Greenwich Office Park |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 1st Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Greenwich |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Country | US |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06831 |
| Entity Incorporation, State Country Name | A6 |
| City Area Code | 647 |
| Local Phone Number | 952 5049 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36532 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001591956 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1220792 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares |
| Trading Symbol | ANY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
