How to use the Disk Usage tool in our Web Hosting cPanel dashboard, is an invaluable resource for optimising your website’s performance and addressing storage-related concerns. For website owners and administrators, understanding disk space usage is imperative. Effective disk management is vital for maintaining peak performance and preventing unexpected issues related to your website.

This guide explains how to manage storage using the Disk Usage tool via your cPanel control panel, which you can access through your Domains.co.za Dashboard. This guide assumes you have access to cPanel and are currently logged in.

How To Use Disk Space Usage Tool in cPanel

This tutorial assumes you have a web hosting plan with Domains.co.za and have already logged into cPanel.

Locate Disk Usage Tool In cPanel

1. Click Disk Usage under Files. Here, you will be able to view how much storage space, or disk space, is being used by each directory and sub-directory in your account.

2. At the bottom of the page, you will find a collapsible list of directories. Click + and it will expand the directory to reveal the specific files and folders within it.

Manage Disk Space Tool In cPanel

3. Clicking an actual folder name will launch File Manager, showing the contents of that folder.

4. You can choose to sort the folders by Name, or by Disk Usage.

Additional Information

Identify Large Files or Directories:

This tool enables you to pinpoint which files or directories are consuming the most disk space. By identifying large or unnecessary files, you can decide whether they need optimisation or deletion.

Manage Disk Usage:

If you’re nearing your disk space limit, the tool helps you manage your usage effectively. By locating large files or unnecessary data, you can free up space and avoid exceeding your storage quota.

Optimise Website Performance:

Large files or directories can slow your website’s loading times. By using the cPanel Disk Usage tool to find and remove unnecessary files, you can enhance website performance and improve user experience.

Prevent Overages:

Many hosting plans have disk space limits. Regularly monitoring your disk space with this tool helps you stay within your allocated limit and avoid additional charges from your hosting provider.

Troubleshoot Issues:

If you’re facing performance issues with your website or server, the Disk Space Usage tool can help determine if disk space is a factor. It allows you to check if your disk usage is normal or if there’s an unusual spike that needs attention.

Login to Domains.co.za Account

1. Go to the Domains.co.za Login website page.

2. Enter your Email and Password and click the “Sign In” button.

3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.

Login to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard

4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using Web Hosting.

5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.

6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.

7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.

8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be displayed.