Inodes Usage
See how many files and folders each folder of your hosting account holds, and find folders full of small files.
Every file and every folder on the server uses one inode. Inodes Usage counts them folder by folder, most first, so a folder with thousands of small files stands out even when it uses little disk space. Caches, session files and mail are the usual cause. Many small files can slow backups down.
Inodes Usage works like Disk Usage, but counts files and folders instead of measuring their size.
Find folders with many files
- In the panel, open Files → Inodes Usage.
- The line above the list shows how many files and folders the current folder holds in total.
- Each entry shows its Inodes count, a bar and its share of the current folder, highest first.
- Click a folder's name to open it. Keep going until you reach the folder that holds the files.
- Use the path above the list to go back. Home is your home directory.
Clear out what you find
Inodes Usage only counts. Once you know the folder, decide whether its files are still needed. A cache folder can usually be emptied from the application that made it (for example a caching plugin's own "clear cache" option). To delete files yourself, use the File Manager.
Common errors
| Message | Why | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| This tool needs the Zeyo agent 1.2.0 or later on your hosting server, which it does not have yet. Please contact support to have it updated. | Your hosting server needs an update before the tool can run. | Contact support and quote the message. |
| That item does not exist. | The folder was removed or renamed since the page loaded. | Click Home and open the folder again. |
Related
- Disk UsageSee how much of your plan's disk space you use, and find which folders and files take up the most.
- File ManagerBrowse the files of your hosting account, create and edit text files, and copy, move, compress or delete files and folders.
- BackupSee the backups of your hosting account, create a new one, and restore websites, email, databases or files from one.
- My disk space or inodes are fullThe Disk Usage bar is red, or you were told your account has too many files. Find what is taking the space and free it.
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