Understanding CloudLinux Resource Limits

CloudLinux helps isolate hosting accounts and distribute server resources fairly. When an account exceeds its allocated limits, websites may become slow or temporarily unavailable until usage returns to normal.

Common Resource Controls

• CPU limits affect how much processing time the account can use.
• Memory limits affect how many applications or requests can run at once.
• Entry process limits affect how many concurrent web requests can be handled.
• Input and output limits affect how quickly data can be read from or written to the account.

How to Respond

Review traffic spikes, plugins, scheduled tasks, and inefficient queries when resource usage increases. If legitimate business growth is causing the issue, consider moving the workload to a plan with higher capacity.