The Cleanup tab provides tools to manage your log files and prevent them from growing too large.
Automatic Log File Management
Importance of Log Cleanup
- Prevents log files from consuming excessive disk space
- Helps maintain a manageable number of log entries
Disk Space Considerations
- Large log files can impact server performance
- Especially important on shared hosting environments
Cleanup Safety and Backups
Original logs are preserved before cleanup (the option available for Pro users)
Cleanup Configuration
Setting Maximum Log Size (MB)
- Define the maximum allowed log file size
- Recommended: 10MB or less for optimal performance
Cleanup Methods
Truncate (Keep Last X%)
- Removes older entries while preserving recent logs
- Configurable percentage to retain (e.g., keep last 20%)
Empty File Completely
- Clears the entire log file
- Useful for starting fresh after resolving issues
Archive with Backup (Pro)
- Creates a backup before cleanup
- Archived logs can be restored if needed
Choosing the Right Method
- Truncate: Best for ongoing monitoring
- Empty File: Useful after resolving all issues
- Archive: Recommended before major site changes
Scheduled Cleanup
Available Cleanup Frequencies
- Every 6 hours: Aggressive cleanup for high-traffic sites
- Every 12 hours: Balanced approach for active sites
- Twice Daily: Standard cleanup schedule
- Once Daily: Suitable for most monitoring needs
Viewing Next Scheduled Cleanup Time
- Displayed in the cleanup summary section
- Helps plan for expected maintenance windows
WP-Cron Integration
- Uses WordPress built-in cron system
- No additional server cron jobs required
Manual Cleanup
Running Cleanup On Demand
- Click the “Run Now” button to initiate immediate cleanup
- Useful before troubleshooting or maintenance
Understanding Cleanup Results
- View statistics after cleanup completion
- See file size before and after
- Percentage of space freed
- Number of entries removed
- New file size
Cleanup Notifications
- Receive email alerts after cleanup tasks
- Includes summary of actions performed
For advanced features, see the Advanced Features guide.
