How to Check Resource Usage
Monitoring your hosting resource usage helps you understand performance and know when to optimise or upgrade.
Key Resources
| Resource | What It Means |
|---|---|
| CPU | Processing power used by your scripts |
| RAM | Memory used by running processes |
| I/O | Disk read/write speed |
| Entry Processes | Concurrent PHP/CGI processes |
| Disk Usage | Storage for files, emails, databases |
| Bandwidth | Monthly data transfer |
Checking Usage in cPanel
- Log in to cPanel
- Go to Metrics → Resource Usage
- View CPU, RAM, I/O, and Entry Processes over time
- Faults indicate times your account hit a limit
- Check the right sidebar for Disk Usage and Bandwidth summaries
Checking Usage in DirectAdmin
- Check the Account Summary dashboard for disk and bandwidth
- Go to Account Manager → Site Summary/Statistics for details
Understanding Resource Faults
- Slow pages — CPU or I/O limit reached
- 503 errors — Entry Processes limit reached
- Memory errors — RAM limit reached
- Cannot upload files — Disk or inode limit reached
Reducing Resource Usage
High CPU: Use caching plugins (LiteSpeed Cache), reduce heavy queries, disable unnecessary plugins
High Disk: Delete old backups and log files, compress images, clean up email accounts
High Bandwidth: Enable Cloudflare CDN, optimise images, enable browser caching
High Inodes: Delete unused themes/plugins, clean cache directories, remove old emails
When to Upgrade
If you consistently hit limits after optimisation, upgrade your plan via My Services → Upgrade or contact Domain India support at https://domainindia.com/support.