Disk quota allocation is a crucial aspect of server management that allows you to control the amount of disk space allocated to individual users or accounts on your server. This knowledge base provides detailed information on how to manage and allocate disk quotas efficiently in WHM cPanel.

1. Understanding Disk Quota Allocation:

   • Disk quotas limit the amount of disk space that a user or account can utilize on a server.

2. Accessing Disk Quota Settings in WHM:

   • Log in to WHM using your administrator credentials.

3. Checking Current Disk Usage:

   • Navigate to 'List Accounts' in WHM to view the current disk usage for individual accounts.

4. Configuring Quotas for New Accounts:

   • In WHM, navigate to 'Reseller Center' > 'Manage Reseller's Main Shared Virtual/Dedicated Server' to set default quotas for new accounts created by resellers.

5. Setting Disk Quotas for Individual Accounts:

   • Access the 'Modify an Account' section in WHM to adjust disk quotas for specific accounts.

6. Adjusting Quotas for Reseller-Owned Accounts:

   • Resellers can adjust disk quotas for accounts they own via the 'Modify an Account' section in WHM.

7. Assigning Quotas to cPanel Users:

   • From WHM's 'Account Functions', you can adjust disk quotas for individual cPanel users associated with accounts.

8. Configuring Package Quotas:

   • In WHM, navigate to 'Add a Package' to create or modify existing packages with specific disk quota allocations.

9. Implementing Group Quotas (Optional):

   • Advanced users can set up group quotas to manage disk space for multiple users within a group.

10. Enforcing Disk Space Limits:

    • Resellers or administrators can set quotas for specific users or accounts to ensure they do not exceed allocated disk space.

11. Monitoring Disk Usage and Quotas:

    • Regularly review disk usage reports in WHM to identify accounts that may be approaching or exceeding their allocated quotas.

12. Setting Notifications for Disk Quota Exceedance:

    • Enable notifications in WHM to receive alerts when an account exceeds its allocated disk space.

13. Enabling or Disabling Quotas:

    • In WHM's 'Server Configuration' section, you can toggle disk quotas on or off for the entire server.

14. Resolving Disk Quota Issues:

    • If users encounter disk quota-related problems, WHM provides tools to address and rectify these issues.

15. Adjusting Disk Quotas for cPanel Users:

    • You can modify disk quotas for individual cPanel users via the 'Modify an Account' section in WHM.

16. Reassigning Disk Space:

    • In WHM, you can redistribute disk space between users and accounts if necessary.

17. Resolving Disk Space Limit Exceeded Errors:

    • Provide users with guidance on how to manage their files or upgrade their hosting package to address disk space limitations.

18. Clearing Temporary or Unused Files:

    • Encourage users to remove unnecessary files or perform regular clean-ups to free up disk space.

19. Reviewing Disk Quotas for Addon Domains and Subdomains:

    • Ensure that quotas are appropriately assigned for addon domains and subdomains associated with accounts.

20. Documenting Disk Quota Allocations:

    • Keep detailed records of disk quota allocations for each account to track usage and adjustments.

21. Resolving Disk Quota Allocation Conflicts:

    • If conflicts arise, use WHM's tools to reconcile and reallocate disk space as needed.

Conclusion:

Effectively managing disk quota allocations is essential for ensuring fair resource distribution and preventing server overloads. By following the steps outlined in this knowledge base, you can efficiently allocate and monitor disk quotas in WHM cPanel, enhancing the overall stability and performance of your server.