Server Disk Usage (aka Disk) refers to the active file storage used by all of your live Cloud instances in MODX Cloud. It includes everything inside your project’s home directory, especially:
- Website files (
www/) - Error logs (
/logsand/www/core/cache/logs/error.log) - Any other custom folders or files inside the Cloud instance
Note: Server Disk usage does not include backups, Snapshots, archives, or database size.
Where to Check Your Disk Usage
- Click the down arrow next to your account name
- Select Account
- Click on the Add-ons Tab
- You'll see the usage beneath where it says Server Disk
Tips to Reduce Disk Usage
- Delete old/unused media (videos, audio, large PDFs)
- Remove zip/sql files used for past backups or migrations
- Delete logs that have grown large due to site errors
- Use object storage for images/videos via MODX Media Sources
- Archive unused dev sites to move them to Vault Storage
Don’t worry about cache files—MODX handles cache cleanup automatically. You only need to manage it if you’ve created custom caching that isn’t cleared.
Archiving Sites to Save Space
If you’ve got modx.dev or staging copies you’re not using, archive them. Archive Clouds don’t count toward Server Disk Usage and can be restored at any time.
Need More Server Disk?
MODX Cloud plans come with 10GB (Base), 30GB (Pro) or 100GB (Business) of Server Disk. (Check your current plan on the Plan tab of the Account page).If you need more, Server Disk can be upgraded easily.
You’ll find upgrade options in the Add-ons tab of the Account page.
Server Disk Add-on Pricing
- $5/month for 5GB
- $1/GB/month standard rate
- $0.50/GB/month for usage over 250GB
Need Help?
If you would like assistance in understanding or optimizing your Server Disk Usage, feel free to click on the green Help button at the bottom right of the MODX Cloud dashboard and we'll happy to help.