# Server cleanup

The **Server Cleanup** helps users identify and remove unused or unnecessary items such as workspaces, projects, and datasets.

**Optimize storage**: Identify and remove large or unused files to free up server space.

**Improve organization:** Reduce clutter by eliminating outdated workspaces and datasets.

**Support collaboration**: Enable teams to manage shared resources effectively by cleaning up redundant items.

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## How to Use

### Step 1. Open the server cleanup page

1. Navigate to the **Server Cleanup** page in Supervisely.
2. The interface displays a list of items, their type, size, and associated users.

### Step 2. Review items

1. Examine the list of workspaces, datasets, and projects.
2. Use the **Size** column to locate large items that are candidates for removal.
3. Use the **User** column to identify who created or last modified the items.

### Step 3. Select items

1. Select the checkbox next to the item(s) you want to manage.
2. Multiple items can be selected for bulk actions.

### Step 4. Perform actions

#### **Delete Forever**

1. Permanently delete selected items by clicking the **Delete Forever** button.
2. Confirm the action in the dialog box.

#### **Restore**

Restore deleted items back to active status by clicking the **Restore** button.

#### **Remove Unused Entities**

Click the **Remove Unused Entities** button to automatically identify and delete items deemed unnecessary.

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### Best Practices

1. **Review before deletion**: Always double-check the items selected for deletion to avoid accidental loss of important data.
2. **Collaborate with team members**: Coordinate cleanup activities with your team to ensure that only unnecessary items are removed.
3. **Schedule regular cleanups**: Perform regular cleanups to maintain an organized and efficient server environment.


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