How to update server storage

How to see how much of the server storage is used

connect to terminal
run command df

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How to add more storage space to the server

Log into AWS Console
Search for EC2 Instances
click instances on the left hand menu
click on the instance you want to upgrade
Click on the storage tab of the isntance
Select the volume in the volume tab
Press the action button and choose modify volume
Set the new size under volume details
Select modify
This will take some time. you can check its done by looking at the volume state of the volume

Note:

Because its an AWS Linux on the ec2 it should automatically recognize the new space on the drive. Follow the below guide to check and resize if needed.

[https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/recognize-expanded-volume-linux.html](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/recognize-expanded-volume-linux.html)

With this guide the instance type is "nitro"

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This is the guide used [https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/expand-ebs-root-volume-windows](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/expand-ebs-root-volume-windows)