How can I check how much bandwidth disk space did I used?

Understanding how much bandwidth and disk space you’ve used is crucial for managing your website efficiently. This information can help you make informed decisions about scaling your resources. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check your bandwidth and disk space usage in cPanel.

Pre-requisites

• Access to your cPanel account
• Basic understanding of cPanel interface

Checking Bandwidth Usage

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page.
• Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Locate the “Metrics” Section

• Once logged in, scroll down to the “Metrics” section on your cPanel dashboard.

Step 3: Click on “Bandwidth”

• In the “Metrics” section, click on the “Bandwidth” icon.

Step 4: View Bandwidth Usage

• You’ll be taken to a new page that displays graphs and tables showing your bandwidth usage over different periods (daily, monthly, yearly).

Checking Disk Space Usage

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• If you’re not already logged in, follow the steps in the “Checking Bandwidth Usage” section to log in.

Step 2: Locate the “Files” Section

• Scroll down to the “Files” section on your cPanel dashboard.

Step 3: Click on “Disk Usage”

• In the “Files” section, click on the “Disk Usage” icon.

Step 4: View Disk Space Usage

• A new page will open, displaying a breakdown of disk space usage by directory. This will give you an idea of which files and folders are taking up the most space.

Tips for Managing Resources

• Regular Monitoring: Make it a habit to check your bandwidth and disk space usage regularly to avoid any surprises.
• Optimize Files: Compress images and other large files to save disk space.
• Review Bandwidth Consumers: Check which parts of your website are consuming the most bandwidth and optimize accordingly.

By following these steps, you’ll have a clear understanding of your resource usage, allowing you to manage your website more effectively.