The command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$ uapi --output=jsonpretty --user=<cpanel_username> ResourceUsage get_usages\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nis used to retrieve detailed hosting resource usage information for a specific cPanel user account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It queries the ResourceUsage<\/strong> module in cPanel using UAPI and returns structured data about how much of the allocated hosting resources the user is currently consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis command is commonly used by system administrators for monitoring, auditing, and troubleshooting hosting accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2\ufe0f\u20e3 Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before running this command, ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- \u2705 cPanel & WHM is installed on the server<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u2705 You have root or sufficient administrative privileges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u2705 The cPanel username is valid and exists<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u2705 UAPI is available on the server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 What Information We Get from This Command<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The command provides a detailed summary of the following resource categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udce6 Disk Usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shows how much disk space the account is currently using.
This includes website files, emails, databases, and other stored data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf10 Bandwidth Usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Displays the total data transferred by the account (incoming + outgoing traffic).
Useful for monitoring traffic limits in hosting plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf0d Domain Limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Provides information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Addon domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Subdomains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alias (Parked) domains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It shows both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Current usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum allowed limit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udce7 Email Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Displays usage details for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Email accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mailing lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Autoresponders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Forwarders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Email filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Helps track whether the user has reached email-related limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\uddc4 Database Usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Number of MySQL databases created<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum databases allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Useful for checking database allocation in shared hosting plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcc1 FTP Accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Displays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Number of FTP accounts created<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum allowed FTP accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udd22 Resource Limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For each resource, the command typically provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Current usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum allowed limit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whether the limit is unlimited (if no maximum is set)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4\ufe0f\u20e3 Why This Command Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This command helps administrators to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Monitor user resource consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Identify accounts close to their limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Troubleshoot disk or bandwidth issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Audit hosting plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Automate reporting and monitoring systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ensure fair usage in shared environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5\ufe0f\u20e3 Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The ResourceUsage get_usages<\/code> UAPI command provides a complete overview of a cPanel user\u2019s hosting resource consumption and limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is a powerful administrative tool for maintaining server stability, preventing resource overuse, and managing hosting accounts efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By using this command, administrators can proactively manage resources and ensure optimal performance of hosted environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Introduction The command: is used to retrieve detailed hosting resource usage information for a specific cPanel user account. It queries the ResourceUsage module in cPanel using UAPI and returns structured data about how much of the allocated hosting resources the user is currently consuming. This command is commonly used by system administrators for monitoring, ..<\/p>\n