How to check the storage space
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This article explains how to check the free and used space of a hard disk or SSD.
Linux
To view the free space of the entire file system, enter the following command:
root@localhost:~# df -h
To view the used space of the entire file system, use the following command:
root@localhost:~# du -sh /
Use the following command to display the size of the subdirectories of the current path:
root@localhost:~# du -shx ./* | sort -h
Microsoft Windows
Double-click Explorer at the bottom of the taskbar.
On the left side, click This PC.
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The available and used space is displayed in the Devices and Drives area.
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Plesk
To check disk space usage using Plesk, you need Diskspace Usage Viewer.
Install Diskspace Usage Viewer
To install Diskspace Usage Viewer, do the following:
Log in to Plesk.
In the navigation bar on the left, click Extensions.
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Enter the term Diskspace Usage Viewer in the search bar at the top right.
To install Diskspace Usage Viewer, click Use for free.
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The Diskspace Usage Viewer will be installed.
View used disk space
In the Extensions > My Extensions section, click Open in the Disk Space Usage Viewer area. You will then see the existing directories and their respective used disk space.