Monitoring resource usage in Plesk is crucial for ensuring your website operates smoothly within the limits of your hosting plan. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you view and analyze resource usage effectively:

Step 1: Log in to Your Plesk Control Panel

• Access the Plesk interface using your hosting provider’s URL (e.g., example.com:8443).
• Enter your username and password.

Step 2: Navigate to Resource Usage

1. From the Plesk dashboard, locate the “Statistics” section.
2. Alternatively, click on “Resource Usage” under your hosting account information.

Step 3: View Overall Usage

• The Resource Usage page displays an overview of your hosting account’s limits, including:
  • Disk space
  • Bandwidth
  • CPU usage
  • Memory (RAM) usage

Step 4: Analyze Detailed Statistics

• For in-depth data, click on specific resource categories:
  • Disk Space Usage: Shows storage consumed by website files, databases, emails, and logs.
  • Traffic Usage: Displays bandwidth consumption for the current and past months.
  • CPU and Memory: Check how much processing power and RAM your website is using.

Step 5: Monitor Current Processes (Optional)

• To see real-time resource usage:
  1. Go to “Tools & Settings” > “Processes”.
  2. View active processes, including their CPU and memory consumption.

Step 6: Set Notifications for Limits

1. Go to “Tools & Settings” > “Notifications”.
2. Configure alerts to notify you when resource usage approaches its limits.

Step 7: Take Action Based on Usage

• If resource usage is high:
  • Optimize website content (e.g., compress images, enable caching).
  • Remove unnecessary files or data.
  • Upgrade your hosting plan if needed.

Tips for Effective Resource Management

• Regularly review your resource usage to avoid unexpected overages.
• Use Plesk’s built-in tools like performance monitoring and file cleanup utilities to optimize resource use.

By following these steps, you can ensure your website stays within its resource limits and maintains optimal performance.