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title: How do I check my disk usage in cPanel?
description: "Keeping an eye on disk usage helps you avoid a full account, which can stop email and break your site. cPanel makes it easy to see what is using your space. This guide explains how. ## Where usage is shown…"
url: "https://disoh.com/support/how-do-i-check-my-disk-usage-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2026-07-22"
category: Webhosting
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# How do I check my disk usage in cPanel?

Keeping an eye on disk usage helps you avoid a full account, which can stop email and break your site. cPanel makes it easy to see what is using your space. This guide explains how.

## Where usage is shown

The cPanel sidebar shows a **Statistics** panel with your disk usage against your plan's allowance. For a detailed breakdown, use the Disk Usage tool.

## Using the Disk Usage tool

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the **Files** section, open **Disk Usage**.
3. Review which folders and files use the most space.

## Common space users

- **Email:** large mailboxes and attachments add up.
- **Backups:** old backups can consume a lot.
- **Media:** images and videos in your site.
- **Logs and caches:** can grow over time.

## Freeing up space

- Delete old backups and unused large files.
- Clear full mailboxes and empty Trash/Junk.
- Optimise or offload large media.
- Upgrade your plan if you consistently run close to the limit.

## Troubleshooting

- **Usage higher than expected:** check email and backups first.
- **Site or email stopped:** free space or upgrade, then retry.

## Need help?

If you cannot tell what is using your space, our support team can help investigate over live chat.