To efficiently manage resource usage, it is important to analyze how much space your account's files are occupying. In this guide, we will explain how to check disk usage from the cPanel interface.
Checking Disk Usage in cPanel
cPanel includes a dedicated tool for managing and monitoring disk usage, called Disk Usage. It can be found in the Files section of the cPanel control panel or in the sidebar under the Statistics section.
Steps to Use Disk Usage:
1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Navigate to the Files section and select Disk Usage.
3. You will see a graphical representation of the space used by the various directories in your account.
The majority of important data is located in the public_html directory, which contains your website's files. If you want to explore disk usage in more detail, cPanel allows you to navigate through individual subdirectories to identify the folders occupying the most space.
Expanding Directories:
1. In the Disk Usage page, scroll down to view the list of directories.
2. Click the > symbol in front of the desired directory to expand it and display the subdirectories.
Repeat this process for each subdirectory with a > symbol to analyze disk usage in detail.
This tool is very useful for quickly identifying folders that consume the most space, allowing you to take action, such as deleting unnecessary files or moving them.
Conclusion
Efficient disk space management is essential for the performance and continuous operation of your hosting account. cPanel provides an intuitive tool, like Disk Usage, to track disk usage and take prompt action. This way, you can prevent disk capacity issues and ensure optimal operation.
