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How to Check Disk Usage in cPanel

Disk Usage screen in cPanel

View Disk Usage

  1. Go to Files > Disk Usage.
  2. Review the summary at the top of the page.
  3. Scroll down to see folders listed by size.
  4. Click a folder name to open it in File Manager.

Find Large Folders

  1. Go to Files > Disk Usage.
  2. Scroll to the folder list.
  3. Click Disk Usage to sort by size if the option is available.
  4. Check large folders such as public_html, email folders, backups, and temporary files.

Notes

  • Disk Usage helps you find what is using storage, but it does not delete files.
  • Use File Manager, Email Disk Usage, or backups cleanup to remove unwanted files.
  • Be careful before deleting anything inside website or email folders.