Understanding Storage Usage & Plan Limits on OwlCloudHost

πŸ“Š Storage Overview

Your storage information appears at the top of your dashboard and includes:

β€’ Total storage included in your plan

β€’ Used storage (all files, folders, and shared imports)

β€’ Available storage

β€’ Your current plan name

This gives you a clear snapshot of your space at all times.

πŸ“ What Counts Toward Your Storage

The following items count toward your total storage:

β€’ Files you upload

β€’ Folders you upload

β€’ Files shared with you that you import into your drive

β€’ Copies of files you create

β€’ Files restored from Trash

Anything inside your drive contributes to your usage.

πŸ—‘οΈ What Does NOT Count Toward Storage

These items do not count toward your storage:

β€’ Items in Trash (until permanently deleted)

β€’ Files shared with you that you view only

β€’ Files you access through a public link without importing

This helps you collaborate without filling your space.

πŸ“ˆ Understanding Plan Limits

Each plan includes a different amount of storage:

β€’ 1GB Limited β€” Free

β€’ StarterCloud β€” 20GB

β€’ FileFlex Pack β€” 300GB

β€’ DataStream Pro β€” 1TB

Your dashboard always shows which plan you’re on so you know how much space you have available.

🚫 What Happens When You Reach Your Storage Limit

If you reach your plan’s storage limit:

β€’ You cannot upload new files

β€’ You cannot import shared files

β€’ You cannot make copies

β€’ You cannot restore items from Trash

Your existing files remain safe and accessible, but you must free space or upgrade to continue uploading.

🧹 How to Free Up Storage

You can reduce your usage by:

β€’ Deleting large files

β€’ Emptying your Trash

β€’ Removing duplicate files

β€’ Downloading and archiving old content

β€’ Moving files to external storage

Your storage panel updates instantly as space is freed.

⬆️ Upgrading Your Plan

If you need more space, you can upgrade at any time.

Steps:

β€’ Open Account Settings

β€’ Go to Billing & Plans

β€’ Choose a plan with more storage

β€’ Confirm your upgrade

Your new storage limit becomes active immediately.

πŸ” Monitoring Storage Efficiently

To stay organized:

β€’ Check your storage panel regularly

β€’ Sort files by size to find large items

β€’ Use folders to group content

β€’ Remove old or unused files

β€’ Keep Trash clean

This ensures your workspace stays fast and efficient.