Answer:
Checking Disk Space and Bandwidth in Plesk
Plesk gives you a clear overview of how much storage and bandwidth your website is using.
Steps:
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Log in to your Plesk control panel
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Go to “Websites & Domains”
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Select the domain you want to review
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Click “Statistics”
Inside the Statistics page, you will see:
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Total disk space used
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Disk usage per directory
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Monthly bandwidth usage
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Email storage usage (if applicable)
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Database size usage
This information updates automatically.
2. What Disk Space Includes
Disk usage typically includes:
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Website files in your httpdocs folder
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Email accounts stored on the server
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Databases (MySQL, MariaDB, etc.)
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Log files
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Backups stored on the hosting account
If disk usage is high, consider deleting unnecessary files or downloading backups to your computer.
3. What Bandwidth Includes
Bandwidth usage measures how much data your website sends and receives.
It can increase due to:
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High traffic
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Large file downloads or uploads
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Email usage
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Bots or crawlers accessing your site
You can track month-to-month usage directly in Plesk.
4. WHMCS Client Area Usage Summary
In addition to Plesk, you can also view basic usage information in your GHFS Hosting client area.
Steps:
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Log in to WHMCS client area
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Go to “Services”
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Select your hosting plan
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View the usage statistics summary (disk + bandwidth)
Plesk shows the deeper, more detailed usage breakdown.
5. When to Contact GHFS Hosting Support
Contact support if:
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Your disk usage suddenly increases and you cannot identify the cause
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Your website is suspended due to resource limits
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You want to upgrade your hosting plan for more storage or bandwidth
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You see incorrect or inconsistent usage values
