Learn to maximize Dropmysite backup storage space
Dropmysite offers reliable backup services. It takes backups of your website automatically and keeps them safe in the cloud. However, one important thing you must focus on is making the best use of your backup storage space.
Well, your storage space is not unlimited, so you must manage it wisely to avoid running out of space much faster than you thought.
In this article, I will guide you on how you can plan better and use your backup space more efficiently.
Set Your Backup Frequency and Retention
Your Dropmysite storage can last longer by adjusting how often your backups happen and how long those backups are saved.
You really don’t need daily backups if you make less frequent changes, maybe once a week or even once a month. A weekly backup is enough. Also, you can keep more old backups for safety without using too much space, as changes are not too frequent.
However, if changes happen every day, daily backups are important so that you don’t lose anything. For example, products are updated, orders come in, and lots of data changes daily..
But in such cases, you don’t need to keep too many backups from the past. You can keep only a few recent ones and save space.
So, based on your website type, you should decide how often the backup should run and how many versions should be stored. This simple step alone can free up a lot of space in your Dropmysite account.
Remove Useless Data from Backups
Another smart way to make space is by not backing up junk or unnecessary folders. Many people don’t realise that their backups are full of files that they will never use. These files only waste storage space and slow down the whole backup process.
For example, some folders are automatically created by your hosting provider. These might include logs that just record server activity or cache files that are used only to speed up website loading. These files are not helpful when restoring your site after a crash or error. So, they are just eating up valuable storage space for no good reason.
Some common folders that are safe to ignore include:
- folders where access logs are stored
- cache-related folders
- hidden system folders made by hosting providers
Even your hosting service might already be set to exclude these, but it is always good to check. You can talk to support or check your backup settings in Dropmysite. If any of these folders are included in your backup, remove them manually.
General Tip: Know What You Actually Need to Back Up
Before you start cleaning up your storage, take a little time to think about what’s really important for your site. Try to understand your website content, what changes regularly, and what files are just sitting there doing nothing.
For example, your actual website files, like content, images, database, and configurations, are very important. But raw error logs, temporary folders, or unnecessary backups of backups? You don’t really need those.
Know the difference so that it becomes much easier to control what goes into your backup and what stays out.
All in all, you don’t have to pay for more space right away. Just use what you already have in a better way.
Keep checking your storage now and then, clean it up when needed, and make sure only useful stuff is being saved. This way, your backup system stays lean and works faster, and you feel more confident that everything important is truly safe.
