New Pro teams now default to 30-day deployment retention

Vercel has updated its default deployment retention policy for Pro teams to 30 days, replacing the previous unspecified duration. The change addresses the growing volume of deployments generated by coding agents, which has increased both deployment frequency and the storage demands of deployment history. Shorter retention periods help manage costs by limiting the amount of older data retained while still providing access to recent deployments for debugging or rollback purposes.

Teams can adjust the retention period in their settings if they require longer access to deployment history, though this may result in higher storage costs. The policy applies to all deployments under the Pro plan, including those generated automatically by agents. Vercel emphasizes that the default setting balances accessibility with cost efficiency, particularly as deployment volumes continue to rise.

Storage for deployments and functions is billed at $0.10 per GB-month, with costs scaling based on the total retained data. Teams opting for extended retention periods will see proportional increases in their storage expenses. Vercel notes that older deployments may be automatically deleted under the retention policy, and these deletions are permanent, preventing their use for rollback or historical review.

Vercel advises teams to review the updated Deployment Retention Policy and storage optimization guide to understand the implications for their workflows. The company highlights the need for teams to assess their retention needs and adjust settings accordingly to avoid unexpected costs or data loss. The policy change reflects broader industry trends toward cost-conscious infrastructure management.