Is it necessary to backup app/cache files

[bnadauld]

Does anyone know if it necessary to backup all the directories and files in app/cache from my server?

I usually clear my cashe from the backoffice then back them up but after years of PS use there's a hell of a lot of files in the dev/prod/pro directories.

Are they even needed?

Thanks

 

[fbenoist.com]

It is not necessary to save the app/cache directory.

The content of the app/cache directory is automatically regenerated by PrestaShop according to its needs.

[Mr Rick]

You can just delete the /var/cache OR /app/cache as it will be regenerated.

[bnadauld]

ive got three directories in there ( dev / prod / pro~) can they all be deleted without issue?

[Mr Rick]

You can delete whole /cache directory and it will be recreated 😊

[bnadauld]

nice one - it worked. I deleted 20000+ directories in there.

In a PS 1.6 site can the same cashe clear task be done to all directories in root/cache/?

really appreciate the help

Edited February 28, 2020 by bnadauld (see edit history)

[Mr Rick]

1 hour ago, bnadauld said:

nice one - it worked. I deleted 20000+ directories in there.

In a PS 1.6 site can the same cashe clear task be done to all directories in root/cache/?

really appreciate the help

Sure, you can do the same.