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inode usage limits

An inode is a data structure used to keep information about a file on your hosting account. The number of inodes indicates the number of files and folders you have in your cPanel. We have a 250,000 inodes limit for shared and reseller customers.

The use of more than 250,000 inodes on your account may result in a warning, and then suspension if no correction is made.

Accounts found to be exceeding the 50,000 inode limit will automatically be removed from our backup system to avoid over-usage.

Shared customers can see the inode count in cPanel on the left-hand menu. You must select the HG style.

Reseller customers can call or join live chat to check your accounts' inodes.

Dedicated owners do NOT have an inode limit. Dedicated can check the inode count in root shell (SSH).

You can read the full details in our TOS.
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John
What is the catch to dedicated, it seems too perfect?
Posted: October 2, 2009
HostGator
Yes, dedicated hosting is the best solution.

However, someone has to manage the server and the price is high. That is why shared hosting is a more practical solution for the small business or personal web site.
Posted: October 2, 2009
MRD
On reseller accounts, is the limit 250,000 for the entire reseller account and all 'sub' accounts, or is th limit 250,000 for each 'sub' account created?
Posted: November 4, 2009
HostGator
The limit is per cPanel.

So, if the sub-account has its own cPanel, then it has its own inode allowance.
Posted: November 5, 2009
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