Every hosting account has resource limits to keep things running smoothly across the shared server. Here's what the main limits are and how to stay within them.
Disk Space
The total storage available for files, emails, databases, and logs. You can check current usage in the Webfort control panel on your website's dashboard.
To reduce usage:
- Delete old emails and empty trash folders.
- Remove unused files or old website backups.
- Optimise images before uploading.
- Clean up unused database tables.
Bandwidth
The total amount of data transferred between your hosting account and visitors each month.
To reduce usage:
- Enable browser caching and gzip compression.
- Optimise and compress images.
- Use a CDN such as Cloudflare.
- Enable hotlink protection.
Email Storage
Each mailbox has its own quota. When it's reached, new messages bounce back to the sender. You can adjust quotas from the Emails section of the control panel.
Databases
Your plan includes a set number of MySQL databases and a total database size allowance. Large or unoptimised databases can slow your website down — optimise them regularly through phpMyAdmin or your CMS's tools.
CPU and Memory
Shared hosting accounts have CPU and memory limits so no single account can affect others. If you exceed them you may see:
- Slow page loads
- 503 Service Unavailable errors
- Incomplete page loads
- Cron jobs failing to complete
Common causes are poorly optimised plugins, slow database queries, lack of caching, and excessive bot traffic.
If You're Reaching Your Limits
- Optimise your site (caching, image compression, cleanup).
- Upgrade your hosting plan from your client area under Services > My Services.
- Open a support ticket if you'd like help identifying the cause.
