Managing Your Server’s Storage
The Storage tab in the FREAKHOSTING VPS Control Panel provides a clear view of all disk drives attached to your virtual server, including their capacity, type, and status. Understanding your storage configuration helps you plan for data growth and manage your server’s disk resources effectively.Difficulty
Beginner
Time
2 Minutes
Viewing Your Storage Configuration
Navigate to Your Server
Click on Servers in the top navigation bar, then click Manage next to the server you want to view.
Understanding the Storage Display
Each disk drive is displayed as a card showing:| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Drive Letter | The drive identifier (e.g., Drive: A, Drive: B) |
| Type | PRIMARY indicates the main boot drive where your operating system is installed |
| Capacity | The total storage space allocated to this drive (e.g., 50 GB, 100 GB) |
| Toggle Switch | An enable/disable toggle for the drive |
Primary Drive
Your server’s primary drive is marked with a PRIMARY badge. This is the drive where your operating system is installed and where your server boots from. The primary drive is always enabled and active.Storage Best Practices
Monitor Disk Usage
Regularly check your disk usage from within the operating system using commands like
df -h (Linux) or Disk Management (Windows). Running out of disk space can cause services to crash and data loss.Clean Up Regularly
Remove unnecessary files, old logs, and temporary data. On Linux, use
apt autoremove (Debian/Ubuntu) or yum autoremove (CentOS) to clean up unused packages.Plan for Growth
If your data is growing rapidly, consider upgrading your VPS plan to a larger storage allocation before your disk fills up. Contact support for upgrade options.
Regular Backups
Even with ample storage, always maintain regular backups. Storage hardware can fail, and accidental deletions happen. Use the Backups tab to schedule automated backups.
Can I add more storage to my VPS?
Can I add more storage to my VPS?
Storage capacity is determined by your VPS plan. To increase storage, you may need to upgrade to a higher plan. Contact FREAKHOSTING support for available upgrade options and pricing.
What happens if my disk fills up?
What happens if my disk fills up?
When a disk reaches 100% capacity, services may stop working, log files cannot be written, and your operating system may become unstable. Monitor disk usage regularly and set up alerts for high disk usage.
Can I have multiple drives?
Can I have multiple drives?
Depending on your VPS plan and configuration, you may have one or more drives attached. The primary drive contains your operating system, while additional drives can be used for data storage. Additional drives may appear as separate entries in the Storage tab.
Need Extra Help?
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Last Updated: March 2026 | VPS Support: Storage management simplified.