Quick Answer: How Do I Clean up Disk Space on Ubuntu?
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How do I free up disk space on Ubuntu?

Simple Ways to Free Up Space in Ubuntu Linux

  1. Step 1: Remove APT Cache. Ubuntu keeps a cache of the installed packages which are downloaded or installed earlier even after uninstallation. …
  2. Step 2: Clean Journal Logs. …
  3. Step 3: Clean Up unused Packages. …
  4. Step 4: Remove Old Kernels.

How do I clean up disk space in Linux?

Freeing disk space on your Linux server

  1. Get to the root of your machine by running cd /
  2. Run sudo du -h –max-depth=1.
  3. Note which directories are using a lot of disk space.
  4. cd into one of the big directories.
  5. Run ls -l to see which files are using a lot of space. Delete any you don’t need.
  6. Repeat steps 2 to 5.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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