diff --git a/contentcuration/contentcuration/models.py b/contentcuration/contentcuration/models.py
index 1053cac90f..1f3e5a2fa7 100644
--- a/contentcuration/contentcuration/models.py
+++ b/contentcuration/contentcuration/models.py
@@ -226,6 +226,9 @@ def can_edit(self, channel_id):
         return Channel.filter_edit_queryset(Channel.objects.all(), self).filter(pk=channel_id).exists()
 
     def check_space(self, size, checksum):
+        if self.is_admin:
+            return True
+        
         active_files = self.get_user_active_files()
         if active_files.filter(checksum=checksum).exists():
             return True