> ## Documentation Index
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# How to View and Manage VPS Storage

> Learn how to view your VPS disk drives, understand storage allocation, and manage primary storage in the FREAKHOSTING VPS Control Panel.

## Managing Your Server's Storage

The Storage tab in the FREAKHOSTING VPS Control Panel gives you a complete view of every disk drive attached to your virtual server — including its capacity, role, and current status. Whether you are running a single-drive setup or managing additional storage volumes, this is where you keep tabs on your server's disk resources.

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Beginner
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    2 Minutes
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## Viewing Your Storage Configuration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Your Server">
    Click on **Servers** in the top navigation bar, then click **Manage** next to the server you want to view.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Storage Tab">
    Click on the **Storage** tab in the server management navigation. You will see a card for each disk drive attached to your server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Understanding the Storage Display

Each disk drive is displayed as a card showing the following details:

| Detail              | Description                                                                                                     |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Drive Letter**    | The drive identifier — for example, **Drive: A** is your first drive, **Drive: B** would be a second, and so on |
| **Type Badge**      | An orange **PRIMARY** badge marks the main boot drive where your operating system lives                         |
| **Capacity**        | The total storage space allocated to this drive (e.g., 100 GB)                                                  |
| **Toggle Switch**   | A green toggle indicating whether the drive is currently enabled or disabled                                    |
| **Hard Drive Icon** | A visual indicator representing the disk                                                                        |

### Drive A — Your Primary Drive

Every VPS ships with at least one drive: **Drive A**, marked with the orange **PRIMARY** badge. This is the disk your operating system is installed on and the one your server boots from. The primary drive is always enabled — you will see its toggle switch set to green (on) by default, and it cannot be disabled while your server is active.

Think of Drive A as the main hard drive in a desktop computer. Everything your server needs to start up lives here: the operating system, your applications, your databases, your configuration files.

### When Would I See Multiple Drives?

Some VPS plans or custom configurations include additional storage volumes. If your server has extra drives attached, they appear as separate cards — **Drive: B**, **Drive: C**, and so on. These secondary drives do **not** have the PRIMARY badge because they are used for data storage only, not booting.

Common reasons you might see multiple drives:

* **Additional storage add-on** — You purchased extra disk space that is mounted as a separate volume.
* **Dedicated data drive** — Your plan includes a second drive specifically for databases, media files, or backups.
* **Custom configuration** — Our team attached an extra volume at your request.

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  Secondary drives can be toggled on or off using their toggle switch. Disabling a secondary drive detaches it from your server — the data is preserved, but the drive will not be accessible until you re-enable it. **The primary drive toggle cannot be turned off** while the server is running.
</Info>

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## Checking Disk Usage from Inside Your Server

The Storage tab shows you how much space is **allocated** to each drive, but to see how much space is actually **used**, you need to check from within your operating system.

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  <Card title="Linux" icon="linux">
    Connect via SSH and run `df -h` to see disk usage for all mounted volumes. The output shows total size, used space, available space, and the mount point for each drive.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Windows" icon="windows">
    Open **Disk Management** (right-click the Start menu and select it) or run `Get-PSDrive` in PowerShell to view drive capacity and free space.
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## Storage Best Practices

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  <Card title="Monitor Disk Usage" icon="chart-pie">
    Regularly check your disk usage from within the operating system. Running out of disk space can cause services to crash, databases to corrupt, and log files to stop writing — often with no obvious warning until things break.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Clean Up Regularly" icon="broom">
    Remove unnecessary files, old logs, and temporary data. On Linux, use `apt autoremove` (Debian/Ubuntu) or `yum autoremove` (CentOS) to clean up unused packages. Check `/var/log` for oversized log files.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plan for Growth" icon="arrow-trend-up">
    If your data is growing rapidly, consider upgrading your VPS plan to a larger storage allocation before your disk fills up. Running at 90%+ capacity is a warning sign — give yourself breathing room.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regular Backups" icon="database">
    Even with ample storage, always maintain regular backups. Storage hardware can fail and accidental deletions happen. Head over to the **Backups** tab to schedule automated backups of your primary drive.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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 or request an additional storage volume. Contact FREAKHOSTING support for available upgrade options and pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if my disk fills up?">
    When a disk reaches 100% capacity, services will start failing. Databases crash, log files cannot be written, and your operating system may become unstable or unresponsive. Some services (like MySQL) will refuse to start entirely until space is freed. Monitor disk usage regularly and take action when usage exceeds 85%.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I resize my primary drive without upgrading my plan?">
    The primary drive size is tied to your VPS plan. Resizing it requires a plan upgrade. If you only need extra space for data (not the OS), ask about adding a secondary storage volume instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I have multiple drives?">
    Yes. Depending on your VPS plan and configuration, you may have one or more drives attached. The primary drive (Drive A) contains your operating system, while additional drives can be used for data storage. Each drive appears as its own card in the Storage tab with its own toggle switch and capacity display.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  **Last Updated:** March 2026 | **VPS Support:** Storage management simplified.
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