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How to Check Bandwidth Usage in cPanel

Bandwidth screen in cPanel

Open Bandwidth

  1. Go to Metrics > Bandwidth.
  2. Review the summary graphs at the top of the page.
  3. Scroll down to see usage by service and domain.

View Monthly Bandwidth

  1. Open Bandwidth.
  2. Find the monthly graph or monthly totals.
  3. Check the current month first.
  4. Compare it with previous months if you need to spot a change.

Check Bandwidth by Service

  1. Open Bandwidth.
  2. Review the usage for services such as web, email, FTP, and other account activity.
  3. Look for the service using the most bandwidth.

Check Bandwidth by Domain

  1. Open Bandwidth.
  2. Find the domain breakdown.
  3. Check which domain is using the most bandwidth.

Notes

  • Bandwidth figures can include website traffic, email, FTP, and other account services.
  • Bandwidth reports may take time to update.
  • A sudden increase can be caused by visitors, bots, downloads, email activity, or backups.