iCoreHosting MySQL Limits Policy
1. Table of Contents
- Service Direction / Introduction / Scope
- Service Transparency
- Description of Content / Step-by-Step Guide
- Common Mistakes
- Responsibility Breakdown
- Support Information
- FAQ
- Summary
- Use Case
2. Service Direction / Introduction / Scope
This article outlines the official MySQL resource limits for all iCoreHosting shared hosting services. These limits ensure optimum performance, fair resource usage, and stable database operations within a shared hosting environment.
The policy applies to all iCoreHosting shared hosting plans.
3. Service Transparency
iCoreHosting provides full transparency on MySQL limits to help clients understand how database resources are allocated and how to plan their application usage efficiently.
4. Description of Content / Step-by-Step Guide
iCoreHosting MySQL Limits:
- Database Total Size per Hosting Account: Up to 10GB (combined across multiple databases)
If the total MySQL size exceeds 10GB, an upgrade to a VPS or Dedicated Server is required. - Database Max Size per Database: Up to 10GB
Databases exceeding 10GB cannot be supported under shared hosting and will require a VPS or Dedicated Server. - Concurrent Connections: Up to 100 MySQL connections per user
Applications requiring more than 100 concurrent MySQL connections must upgrade to VPS or Dedicated Server. - Database Count: Unlimited MySQL databases
How to check your MySQL usage:
- Log in to your cPanel.
- Open MySQL Databases to view database count.
- Use phpMyAdmin to check individual database size.
- Use Disk Usage in cPanel to view total MySQL size.
5. Common Mistakes
- Storing large media files inside the database instead of filesystem storage.
- Not optimizing tables regularly.
- Using outdated CMS plugins that generate heavy queries.
- Running excessive cron jobs causing high connection usage.
6. Responsibility Breakdown
iCoreHosting Responsibilities:
- Maintaining MySQL server performance and stability
- Monitoring abnormal or abusive query loads
- Providing MySQL management tools such as phpMyAdmin
Client Responsibilities:
- Managing database growth responsibly
- Ensuring plugins and applications are optimized and updated
- Avoiding excessive MySQL queries or heavy applications unsuitable for shared hosting
7. Support Information
- Support Portal: www.icore.com.my/support
- Billing Portal: https://billing.icore.com.my
8. FAQ
Q: Can I increase my MySQL limits?
A: Shared hosting limits are fixed. For higher resources, a VPS or Dedicated Server upgrade is required.
Q: What happens if I exceed 10GB total MySQL size?
A: You must upgrade to a VPS or Dedicated Server as shared hosting cannot accommodate larger databases.
Q: Does MySQL storage count toward my hosting disk quota?
A: Yes, MySQL size contributes to the total hosting disk usage.
9. Summary
iCoreHosting provides stable and transparent MySQL resource limits for shared hosting. With up to 10GB total MySQL usage, 10GB per database, 100 concurrent connections, and unlimited databases, clients can run optimized applications while maintaining fair resource usage across the shared environment.
10. Use Case
- WordPress business websites
- WooCommerce online stores
- Joomla / Drupal CMS
- Light to moderate Laravel applications
