Monitoring Disk Space and Traffic Usage in Plesk

Customers can easily track their disk space and traffic usage to ensure their hosting account stays within its limits. Here’s how to monitor these metrics in Plesk.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk #

1. Open your web browser and go to the Plesk login page.
2. Enter your credentials and click Log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the Statistics Section #

1. In the Plesk dashboard, locate the Statistics option in the left-hand menu.
2. Click Statistics to view your resource usage.

Step 3: Monitor Disk Space Usage #

1. In the Statistics section, check the Disk Space panel.
2. You’ll see the total allocated disk space, how much is used, and a breakdown of usage by service (e.g., web files, logs, mail, backups).
3. If usage is nearing the limit, consider:
   • Deleting unnecessary files or logs.
   • Cleaning up unused email inboxes.

Step 4: Monitor Traffic Usage #

1. In the Statistics section, find the Traffic panel.
2. The panel shows the total traffic allocated and the amount used.
   • Traffic includes website visits, FTP transfers, and email activity.
3. If you are on a limited traffic plan, monitor usage regularly to avoid overage fees.

Tips for Managing Disk Space and Traffic #

• Disk Space: Regularly clean up logs, unused files, and email inboxes to stay within limits.
• Traffic: Monitor traffic patterns if your site experiences high visitor numbers or frequent file downloads.