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You can check disk usage in 4 places, welcome page, ruTorrent, info page, shell.
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== How to Check Disk Usage on Your Seedbox ==
  
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Monitoring your disk usage is essential to ensure your seedbox operates smoothly and avoids disruptions. There are **four main places** where you can check your disk quota and usage on a Pulsed Media seedbox:
  
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== ruTorrent – Quick Quota View ==
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* ruTorrent Web UI
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* Info Page
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* Welcome Page
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* Shell (Command Line)
  
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'''What is ruTorrent?'''
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This guide explains each method in detail and how to interpret what you see.
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ruTorrent is the main web interface for managing your torrents. It's where you upload .torrent files, manage downloads, and control settings.
 
  
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'''Where to find quota info:'''
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=== 1. ruTorrent – Quick Quota Bar ===
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In ruTorrent, look at the bottom-left corner of the screen. You’ll see a percentage bar showing how much of your disk space is currently used.
 
  
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'''Tip:'''
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'''What is ruTorrent?'''
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Hover your mouse over this percentage bar – most web browsers will display a tooltip (small popup) showing: '''The exact amount of space used. Your total disk quota. Your burst limit, if available (see below)'''
 
  
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[[ruTorrent]] is the primary web interface used for managing torrents on your seedbox. It allows you to upload torrents, track download progress, and control settings.
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== Info Page – Detailed Usage ==
 
  
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'''What is the Info page?'''
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'''Where to find disk usage:'''
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The Info page is a system-level status page that gives a detailed view of your seedbox resources.
 
  
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'''What you’ll see there:'''
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Look at the **bottom-left corner** of the ruTorrent interface. You’ll see a disk usage bar showing a **percentage** of your current usage.
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You’ll find:
 
  
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'''Total disk quota''' (how much space you’re allowed to use)
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'''Tips:'''
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* Hover your mouse over the quota bar to reveal more details:
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  * **Exact space used**
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  * **Total disk quota**
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  * **Burst limit**, if applicable
  
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'''Used space''' (how much you’ve currently used)
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'''Note:''' The bar may turn red or orange when you approach or exceed your quota.
  
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'''Burst limit''' (an extra buffer you may temporarily use)
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=== 2. Info Page – Detailed Disk Quota Overview ===
  
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This page is great when you want precise numbers, not just a visual bar.
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'''What is the Info page?'''
  
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== Welcome Page – Overview Snapshot ==
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The Info page is a system diagnostics panel provided by Pulsed Media. It gives a **detailed and precise** breakdown of your seedbox’s resources.
  
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When you first log in to your seedbox web interface, you land on the Welcome page.
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'''What you’ll see:'''
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* **Total disk quota** – Your allocated storage
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* **Used space** – Amount currently consumed
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* **Burst limit** – Temporary extra space granted beyond your quota
  
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Look at the top right corner – the rightmost bar shows your disk usage percentage. This is a quick way to check how full your seedbox is right after logging in.
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'''Why use it?''' 
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Perfect for getting **exact numbers** instead of relying on visual bars.
  
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== 4. “It’s Empty!” – When Your Files Disappear ==
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=== 3. Welcome Page – Snapshot View ===
  
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If you suddenly don’t see files or torrents anymore, or downloads stop working, don’t panic. One common reason is:
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Upon logging into your seedbox’s web dashboard, you land on the **Welcome page**.
  
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❌ '''You’ve gone over your quota.
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* Look in the **top-right corner**.
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* The rightmost usage bar shows your **current disk usage percentage**.
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When this happens, some interfaces (like ruTorrent) may appear “empty” or broken. You can verify this by checking your usage through the shell (see below).
 
  
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This is a known issue and will be resolved in a future PMSS (Pulsed Media Seedbox System) update.
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'''Use case:''' This is a convenient **quick check** immediately after login to see if you’re nearing your quota.
  
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=== 4. “Everything's Empty?” – Over Quota Warning ===
  
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== Using the Shell – Advanced Disk Check ==
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If you notice:
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* ruTorrent appears empty
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* Your torrents aren’t showing
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* Downloads are not working
  
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If you’re comfortable with the command line, you can log into your seedbox via SSH (Shell access) and run commands to check your actual usage.
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Then check your disk quota — you may have exceeded your limit.
  
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'''Step-by-step:'''
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'''⚠️ Over quota behavior:'''
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* Interfaces may look “broken” or blank.
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* This is a **known behavior** when over quota and will be improved in future PMSS (Pulsed Media Seedbox System) updates.
  
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Log into your seedbox via '''SSH'''
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'''What to do:'''
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* Check your usage in the Info page or shell to confirm.
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* Consider deleting unused files or upgrading your plan if consistently over quota.
  
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Run the following commands:
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=== 5. Shell (SSH) – Advanced Disk Usage Check ===
  
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'''cd ~'''
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If you are comfortable using the command line, you can log into your seedbox via [[SSH]] to view detailed disk usage.
  
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'''du -hsc'''
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'''Step-by-step:'''
  
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'''cd ~''' moves you to your home directory (where your files are)
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<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
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ssh yourusername@your.seedbox.hostname
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cd ~
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du -hsc
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</syntaxhighlight>
  
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'''du -hsc''' shows a summary of your disk usage in human-readable format (like GB/MB)
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* `cd ~` – Navigates to your home directory.
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* `du -hsc` – Shows a **summary** of your directory's size in a human-readable format.
  
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'''You can also run:'''
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You can also check your quota limits with:
  
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'''bash'''
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<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
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quota -s
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</syntaxhighlight>
  
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'''Copy'''
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This displays:
  
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'''Edit'''
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* **Used space**
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* **Quota limit**
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* **Burst limit** (if enabled)
  
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'''quota''' -This shows your: '''Used space, Quota limit, Burst limit, if one is available.'''
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'''What is a burst limit?'''
  
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'''What is a burst limit?'''
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A burst limit is a **temporary buffer zone** that lets you slightly exceed your disk quota for short periods. It's designed to avoid immediate service disruption, but it's not meant for long-term usage.
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It’s a temporary space buffer that lets you go slightly over your quota for a short time. It helps prevent interruptions but isn't guaranteed long-term.
 
  
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== Shell ==
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== Summary Table ==
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You can use du and quota to see your disk usage in shell.
 
  
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'''cd ~
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{| class="wikitable"
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du -hsc'''
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! Method !! Interface !! Info Displayed !! Best For
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| ruTorrent || Web UI || Visual percentage bar, hover details || Quick glance while managing torrents
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| Info Page || Web UI || Exact numbers (used, quota, burst) || Detailed monitoring
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| Welcome Page || Web UI || Overview bar || Quick check after login
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| Shell (SSH) || Terminal || Manual file size and quota tools || Advanced users, troubleshooting
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|}
  
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will show total used and '''quota -s''' will show quota information in human readable format.
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== Related Tools ==
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* [[ruTorrent]]
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* [[Quota]]
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* [[du command]]
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* [[SSH]]
  
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[[Category:seedbox guides]]
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[[Category:Seedbox Guides]]
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[[Category:Disk Management]]
 
[[Category:Guides]]
 
[[Category:Guides]]

Latest revision as of 13:35, 21 April 2025

How to Check Disk Usage on Your Seedbox

Monitoring your disk usage is essential to ensure your seedbox operates smoothly and avoids disruptions. There are **four main places** where you can check your disk quota and usage on a Pulsed Media seedbox:

  • ruTorrent Web UI
  • Info Page
  • Welcome Page
  • Shell (Command Line)

This guide explains each method in detail and how to interpret what you see.

1. ruTorrent – Quick Quota Bar

What is ruTorrent?

ruTorrent is the primary web interface used for managing torrents on your seedbox. It allows you to upload torrents, track download progress, and control settings.

Where to find disk usage:

Look at the **bottom-left corner** of the ruTorrent interface. You’ll see a disk usage bar showing a **percentage** of your current usage.

Tips:

  • Hover your mouse over the quota bar to reveal more details:
 * **Exact space used**
 * **Total disk quota**
 * **Burst limit**, if applicable

Note: The bar may turn red or orange when you approach or exceed your quota.

2. Info Page – Detailed Disk Quota Overview

What is the Info page?

The Info page is a system diagnostics panel provided by Pulsed Media. It gives a **detailed and precise** breakdown of your seedbox’s resources.

What you’ll see:

  • **Total disk quota** – Your allocated storage
  • **Used space** – Amount currently consumed
  • **Burst limit** – Temporary extra space granted beyond your quota

Why use it? Perfect for getting **exact numbers** instead of relying on visual bars.

3. Welcome Page – Snapshot View

Upon logging into your seedbox’s web dashboard, you land on the **Welcome page**.

  • Look in the **top-right corner**.
  • The rightmost usage bar shows your **current disk usage percentage**.

Use case: This is a convenient **quick check** immediately after login to see if you’re nearing your quota.

4. “Everything's Empty?” – Over Quota Warning

If you notice:

  • ruTorrent appears empty
  • Your torrents aren’t showing
  • Downloads are not working

Then check your disk quota — you may have exceeded your limit.

⚠️ Over quota behavior:

  • Interfaces may look “broken” or blank.
  • This is a **known behavior** when over quota and will be improved in future PMSS (Pulsed Media Seedbox System) updates.

What to do:

  • Check your usage in the Info page or shell to confirm.
  • Consider deleting unused files or upgrading your plan if consistently over quota.

5. Shell (SSH) – Advanced Disk Usage Check

If you are comfortable using the command line, you can log into your seedbox via SSH to view detailed disk usage.

Step-by-step:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> ssh yourusername@your.seedbox.hostname cd ~ du -hsc </syntaxhighlight>

  • `cd ~` – Navigates to your home directory.
  • `du -hsc` – Shows a **summary** of your directory's size in a human-readable format.

You can also check your quota limits with:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> quota -s </syntaxhighlight>

This displays:

  • **Used space**
  • **Quota limit**
  • **Burst limit** (if enabled)

What is a burst limit?

A burst limit is a **temporary buffer zone** that lets you slightly exceed your disk quota for short periods. It's designed to avoid immediate service disruption, but it's not meant for long-term usage.

Summary Table

Method Interface Info Displayed Best For
ruTorrent Web UI Visual percentage bar, hover details Quick glance while managing torrents
Info Page Web UI Exact numbers (used, quota, burst) Detailed monitoring
Welcome Page Web UI Overview bar Quick check after login
Shell (SSH) Terminal Manual file size and quota tools Advanced users, troubleshooting

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