Check web space in the CMS – easily display used storage space
In this tutorial, you will learn how to view the current storage consumption in the CMS. You will see the occupied and maximum available web space, the storage requirements for images, videos, and documents, reserved email storage, and a detailed overview of all database tables.
Display occupied web space in the CMS
In this tutorial, you will see where to find the used web space in the CMS. Open the path CMS ⯈ Statistics ⯈ Storage Space.
Check total storage space
On this page, you can quickly see the currently used storage space as well as the maximum available web space.
The displayed values depend on your subscribed web package or the settings of your own web server.
Web Directory & Files
Further down, you can see how much storage space the web directory is using. This is where all the uploaded images, videos, and documents for your website are located.
Understanding Email Storage
For each configured email address, the system automatically reserves 5 GB of storage space. This reserved portion is shown as used.
If you are using your own web server, you can set and adjust this reservation yourself.
Overview of Database Storage
At the bottom of the page, you will find an overview of all database tables.
For each table, you will see the used storage space as well as the number of records it contains. This way, you can always keep track of database consumption.
FAQ
what customers often ask us
Where can I find the used web space in the CMS?
Open the CMS and go through the path CMS ⯈ Statistics ⯈ Storage Space. There you will see all information about your storage space.
What information is displayed on the storage space page?
You will see the currently used storage space as well as the maximum available web space of your web package or web server.
What determines the displayed storage values?
The values depend on your subscribed web package or the settings of your own web server.
What counts towards the storage space of the web directory?
The web directory contains all uploaded content such as images, videos, and documents. The storage used there is displayed separately.
Why is email storage displayed as used?
For each email address, the system automatically reserves 5 GB of storage space. This reserved area is shown as used regardless of usage.
Can I adjust the reserved email storage?
Yes, if you are using your own web server, you can set and change the reservation for email mailboxes yourself.
Where can I see the storage consumption of the databases?
At the bottom of the page, you will find an overview of all database tables along with their occupied storage space and the number of records.
Why is the database overview important?
The overview helps you identify storage-intensive tables and better control your website's database consumption.