# Storage Management Dashboard Using this dashboard, you can change the configuration of your storage allocation, including: * Upgrading storage by extending its size. * View storage providers hosting your data. * Replace an existing blobber (storage provider) with a new one. * Cancel your storage allocation.

You can open this page from the Settings option in the navigation bar to the left, then choose "Storage" then "Manage Storage".

### Upgrading storage by extending its size

Click on "Update Storage" to extend the size of your allocation. Choose from the sizes offered in the popup.

{% hint style="info" %} You can also open "Upgrade Storage" window by clicking on "Upgrade Storage" in the down left part of the page. {% endhint %} Then you'll be redirected to pay for the fees of the extension. Choose the payment method then proceed to the payment. Once the payment is successful, your changes will be applied immedietly. ### View Storage Providers To view the blobbers which host your allocation data, click on "View Storage Providers"

You'll then be shown a list of the blobbers which host the data of your allocation.

### Replace Blobber Blobbers are storage providers within the platform. Users can choose from multiple brands, and rewards increase as more users opt for a specific branded blobber. Blobbers facilitate the secure storage and management of data on the platform. You may need to replace an existing blobber on your allocation with another be3tter-performing one. Here are the steps to replace a blobber: 1. Go to the blobber section in the **Storage Details** and click on **Replace Blobber.**

2. Choose one of your existing blobbers to remove.

3. Choose a blobber to add. You can select a blobber branded by **Züs** or choose from **any** available brands.

3. **Optional**: During the selection process, click on the 'restricted blobber' option if you wish to use a private blobber. More information on [Restricted Blobbers here](https://docs.zus.network/zus-docs/webapps/chimney/restricted-blobbers).

4. After selecting the blobber, a summary of your choice will be displayed. Verify all details are correct. Click on the 'confirm' button to finalize the addition of your chosen blobber. You will have to pay ZCN tokens to confirm the action. After payment, the new blobber will be integrated into your storage configuration on the platform, while the other one will be removed. ### Cancel Allocation If you don't need your allocation anymore, or you need to recreate another allocation, you can cancel your allocation by clicking on "Cancel Allocation".

Then you need to proceed to pay the cancellation fee, then the allocation will be cancelled.

{% hint style="danger" %} After cancelling your allocation, your data will be completely ERASED from the storage servers. {% endhint %}