# Step guide on. How to delete inode files

**URL:** https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/step-guide-on-how-to-delete-inode-files/86235
**Category:** Hosting Support
**Created:** [November 15, 2023, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/step-guide-on-how-to-delete-inode-files/86235 "2023-11-15T03:02:26Z")
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### Author: ![ChrisPAR](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/chrispar/32/8743_2.png) [@ChrisPAR](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/ChrisPAR)
#### Post date: [November 15, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/step-guide-on-how-to-delete-inode-files/86235/2 "2023-11-15T03:17:44Z")

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> [@Inode limit on free hosting](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/what-does-the-inode-limit-mean/49331):
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> Your control panel shows an inode counter that tracks how many files and folders you have on your hosting account. If you’re seeing high inode usage or approaching the limit, don’t panic. Most websites use many inodes, and this is completely normal. Should I be worried about my inode usage? For most websites, high inode usage is expected and not a problem: Normal usage: 40-60% of your inode limit is typical for websites with WordPress, plugins, themes, or multiple sites. Large software install…

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> [@Inode limit on free hosting](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/inode-limit-on-free-hosting/49331/1):
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> every file and directory on your hosting account is an inode.

Deleting files and folders you do not need will help the counter go below the limit. Note that inode usage is not immediately updated; you’ll need to wait a few hours before you can see results.

> [@Inode limit on free hosting](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/inode-limit-on-free-hosting/49331/1):
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> Please note that the inode counter in the control panel is not a live counter. The inodes of your account are counted once every 8 hours.
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> So if you just added or removed many files and are wondering why your inode usage hasn’t changed, just wait for some time for the counter to update.

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