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Problem to solve

In its current state storage is limited to 1 Gb for everyone, regardless of the tier of GitLab they use.

There are several challenges that arise with the 1 Gb limitation:

• Large projects are constrainted. If you have a bunch of large media files (ie images, videos) you can easily exceeded the limit.
• It might discourage companies that have larger projects, pushing them to competitors.
• You might need to regularly compress files which can be a cumbersome process.
• Developers hitting the limit may become frustrated and look for alternative solutions.
• Documentation sites, like our very own, can grow quickly and the 1 Gb limited can prevent effective hosting of knowledge.

Potential solution

Offering different Gb limits depending on tier. An example could be:

• Free: 1 Gb
• Premium: 2 Gb
• Enterprise: 5 Gb

Why would we do this?

• Paid storage limits can encourage a more mindful approach of resources.
• Paid storage limits offer greater flexibility and encourage users to move up to Premium and Ultimate.
• Different projects require different levels of storage and this would help support larger projects.
• Paid storage plans could be a jumping-off point for additional features, such as come with advanced analytics or security.

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