CloudLinux is commonly used on shared and managed hosting servers to improve stability and account isolation. It helps prevent one busy or badly configured website from consuming too many resources and affecting other customers.
What CloudLinux does
- Applies resource limits per account.
- Improves isolation between hosting accounts.
- Provides PHP Selector where enabled.
- Helps reduce server-wide disruption.
- Works well with cPanel hosting environments.
Common resource limits
- CPU usage.
- Memory usage.
- Entry processes.
- I/O usage.
- Inodes.
What customers may see
If a website hits its limits, it may become slow or temporarily show errors. This does not always mean the server is down. It may mean the website needs optimisation, more resources or a different hosting plan.
Why this matters
CloudLinux is one of the reasons managed shared hosting can remain stable for multiple customers on the same server.
Need help?
Open a support ticket directly from within your GetHosting.online customer account. Phone support is also welcome on (+44) 01457 337 247. For international contact numbers, please see our contact page.
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