How to clean unused files & optimize disk usage Print

Overview

Large or unused files can quickly fill your hosting storage. DirectAdmin includes tools to help you clean your account and optimize disk usage.

Step 1 – Check disk usage

Go to DirectAdmin → System Info & Files → Disk Usage

This shows how much space is used by:

• public_html
• email accounts
• backups
• logs
• temporary files

Step 2 – Remove unused backups

Many clients forget ZIP backups in:

/backups

or

/domains/yourdomain.com/public_html/

Delete any old ZIP/backup files you no longer need.

Step 3 – Clear email storage

If you host email on DirectAdmin, mailbox storage can grow fast.

1. Open E-mail Accounts
2. Check the Usage column
3. Delete old emails in Roundcube (especially Sent & Trash)

Step 4 – Clean logs

Delete old logs from:

/domains/yourdomain.com/logs/

Step 5 – Delete unused WordPress themes & plugins

Inside WordPress → Appearance → Themes

Keep only one active and one fallback theme.

Step 6 – Use a disk usage analyzer

You can install plugins like:

• WordPress – “Disk Usage Sunburst”
• DirectAdmin – use the built-in analyzer

Important

• Do not delete system folders
• Do not delete .htaccess or index.php files