Backups are eating my disk — how do I manage them?
Worried that backups are filling up your server's disk? Good news — with the built-in Backups tab temporarily offline, backups no longer live on your server at all. This article explains where things stand and how to keep your disk healthy.
Where your backups live now
With the built-in Backups tab temporarily offline, backups no longer sit on your server eating disk — your manual copies live on your own computer instead. So there's nothing server-side to prune; you just manage the copies on your PC.
How to manage space
- Keep the copies you need locally and delete old ones from your PC.
- If your world or mods themselves are filling the disk, trim unused files (old worlds, unused mods, large logs).
- Need more room? Storage is often free on request via a ticket — just ask.
Tip: The upcoming deduplicated backup system is designed specifically to use far less space, so on-server backup bloat will be even less of a concern once it ships.
Frequently asked questions
Are backups using my server disk right now? No. With the Backups tab offline, your copies are on your own computer, not the server.
My disk is still full — what's using it? Likely your world, mods, or logs rather than backups. Trim unused files, or open a ticket to request more storage.
Is extra storage free? Storage is often free on request — open a ticket and we'll take a look at your situation.