# Archive directory clean-up The archives/ directory is used to store temporary data. XLS exports, courses backups, etc. As such, and unless you have a cron job running regularly to clean it up, you should clean it manually once in a while. This link allows you to do just that, without requiring direct access to the files directory. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.chamilo.org/1.11.x/admin-guide/system/archive_directory_clean-up.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.