Understanding Disk Usage in cPanel: How to Manage Your Webspace Effectively
In cPanel web hosting from CURIAWEB, you always have a clear overview of your used and available disk space. But what exactly do the values mean? And why is more space sometimes used than you expect? This article explains the key points.
What Counts Towards Disk Space?
- Website files (HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, images)
- Databases (e.g., MySQL for WordPress)
- Emails stored in mailboxes
- Logs and cache files
- Backups saved within the hosting account
cPanel Disk Usage Overview
In the “Disk Usage” section, you can see which directories and files use the most space. The breakdown by directory is especially useful for quickly identifying large files or “space hogs.”
Tips for Optimizing Disk Usage
- Optimize images: See Image Optimization for the Web.
- Delete old backups: External backups are better – see Backup Strategies for Websites.
- Clean up email accounts: Move large attachments elsewhere – see Email Limits and Large Attachments.
- Clear logs and cache regularly.
Disk Space at CURIAWEB
Our web hosting packages offer ample SSD storage for both private and business websites. In cPanel, you have full control and can easily monitor and optimize your disk usage.
