How to View the Number of Files or Inodes in Your Hosting

Introduction

An inode is the unit the server uses to count every file and folder in your hosting account: each image, email, script, or directory uses up one inode. Every hosting plan has an inode limit, regardless of how much disk space is available.

How to check your inodes in cPanel

Here’s a video walking you through the process step by step:

In short:

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Look for the Statistics section in the left-hand sidebar, where cPanel shows a summary of your account.
3. Find the Inode Usage value, which shows your current count against your plan’s limit.

What to do if you’re close to the limit

• Empty the trash and spam folders on your email accounts — they build up a lot of small files.
• Delete old backups or copies inside the hosting that you no longer need.
• Check your CMS’s cache folders (for example wp-content/cache in WordPress), which can generate thousands of temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I go over the inode limit?

The server may block the creation of new files or emails until you free up space, even if you still have disk space available.

Are inodes the same as disk space?

No. Disk space measures the total size of your files; inodes measure the number of files, regardless of how large they are.

Conclusion

You can check your inodes from the Statistics section in cPanel. If you’re close to the limit, clean up email, backups, and cache files before it affects your account. If you still have questions afterward, you can contact miHosting support.