How to Check Disk Usage in Your cPanel Account
Monitoring your disk space usage is essential to ensure your hosting account runs smoothly. The cPanel control panel offers a built-in tool to check how much space you're using and where it's being consumed.
Accessing the "Disk Usage" Tool
Follow these steps to open the disk usage section:
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Use the top-right search bar to type "Disk Usage".
- Click on the matching result to open the disk usage panel.
Disk usage overview
Once opened, you'll see a breakdown of disk usage across different parts of your account, including:
- Home directory
/public_htmlfolder- Temporary files
- MySQL databases
- Email accounts and attachments
This view helps you identify which areas consume the most space so you can take action if needed, such as removing unnecessary files or upgrading your plan.
