Storage and Retention

2 min readUpdated Feb 26, 2026

Where backups are stored

All backups are stored in Cloudflare R2, an S3-compatible object storage service. R2 has zero egress fees, which means downloading your backups does not cost us (or you) extra. This is why we can offer unlimited downloads without worrying about it.

Retention periods

Your plan determines how long each backup is kept:

PlanRetention
Starter7 days
Pro30 days
Network90 days

When a backup passes its retention date, it is automatically deleted. You cannot extend the retention of a specific backup beyond your plan's limit.

Storage limits

Each plan has a storage cap:

PlanStorage
Starter100 GB
Pro250 GB
Network2 TB

The storage bar at the top of the backups page shows how much you have used. It turns amber at 90% and red at 100%.

Server backups and database backups share the same storage pool. A 50 MB SQL dump counts the same as a 50 MB server archive.

What happens at 100%

When you hit your storage limit, new backups will not run until old ones expire and free up space. Your existing backups are safe. Nothing gets deleted early.

Warning

If your storage stays full, your servers will not get new backups. Keep an eye on the storage bar. If it is consistently near the limit, it might be time to upgrade your plan or reduce the number of servers you are backing up.

Checking your usage

You can see your current storage usage in three places:

  1. The plan card on the dashboard overview
  2. The storage bar at the top of the backups page
  3. The plan usage cards on the analytics page

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