???? What is Disk Space and How is it Calculated?
Definition of Allocated Disk Space
Disk space refers to the total volume of storage allocated to a specific client or hosting account on a server. This allocation determines the maximum amount of data your account can hold. For example, if a BCHost.com client is allocated 5GB (5,000MB) of disk space, that client can store files, databases, and emails totaling up to 5,000 megabytes on the server.
Calculation of Disk Space Usage
When calculating the total disk space usage for your BCHost.com plan, the system sums up all types of data associated with your account. This combination typically includes:
- All website files, scripts, and media (HTML, PHP, JPG, CSS, etc.) saved on the server.
- The total size of all databases (such as MySQL or PostgreSQL) used by your applications.
- The size of all emails, including those stored in the inbox, sent items, trash, and any custom folders for all associated email addresses.
The usage shown in cPanel is the total accumulation of all these components.
Exceeding the Limit (Overselling)
If a client exceeds the disk space limit defined by their BCHost.com hosting plan, the server will enforce restrictions. The most common consequence is the **inability to upload any additional files** to the server, and **new incoming emails will be rejected** or bounced back to the sender because there is no remaining space in the mailbox. It is important to monitor usage in your cPanel dashboard to prevent service interruptions.
