Understanding Disk Quota and Inode Limits
Why It Matters for Your Website and Email Stability
At iCoreHosting, and just like most hosting providers in Malaysia and internationally, all hosting plans come with disk quota limits and inode (file count) limits. These limits are standard across the industry to ensure fair resource usage, system stability, and smooth performance for everyone.
If you weren’t aware of these limits before, now is the perfect time to understand how web hosting works — and how a little awareness can help you avoid unnecessary interruptions.
What Are Disk Quotas and Inode Limits?
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Disk Quota is the total amount of storage space allocated to your hosting account (e.g. 10GB, 100GB).
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Inodes represent the number of individual files and folders stored in your account. Every file, email, or folder counts as one inode, regardless of its size.
These limits apply to all standard hosting plans unless otherwise stated.
What Happens If Limits Are Reached?
When Disk Quota Is Full
Website impact:
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File uploads will fail.
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CMS platforms like WordPress may stop working correctly.
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Backups may not run or may be skipped entirely.
Email impact:
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Sending and receiving emails will be blocked.
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Senders may receive errors such as “Mailbox full” or “Quota exceeded.”
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Webmail access may fail or display warning messages.
When Inode Limit Is Reached
Website impact:
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Uploads, installations, and system functions like caching or logging may stop working.
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File Manager in cPanel may be unresponsive.
Email impact:
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New emails may not be saved or delivered.
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Email folders may not be created.
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Note: cPanel does not send inode usage warnings by default.
What We Recommend
1. Monitor Your Usage
Log in to cPanel and check both:
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Disk Usage to track storage space.
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Inodes Usage to track the number of files/folders.
Regular checks help prevent disruption.
2. Clean Up
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Delete unused emails, especially in Trash and Spam.
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Remove outdated backups, logs, and unused plugins or files.
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Clear CMS cache regularly.
3. Upgrade Your Plan
If you frequently reach your resource limits, consider upgrading.
Some of our premium plans offer significantly higher limits or no inode cap — suitable for larger sites or businesses. While these plans come at a higher price, they reflect the fair value of additional resources and performance.
4. Contact Support
Not sure where the issue is or how to resolve it?
We’re happy to assist:
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Submit a ticket: https://www.icore.com.my/support
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Message us via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/60197429566
Final Thoughts
Disk and inode limits are part of how responsible hosting works.
They keep services reliable and fair for all users. By staying informed and proactive, you can prevent downtime, lost emails, and service interruptions.
If you need help, don’t worry — contact us. We are always here to help.
