Understanding Hosting Resource Limits (CPU, RAM, IO, EP) Print

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All PiviHost shared hosting plans use CloudLinux LVE to ensure stability, fairness, and predictable performance for every customer.

Each hosting account is assigned clearly defined resource limits, enforced automatically and in real time.


Per-Account Resource Limits (Example: Tucana Plan)

Parameter Description Limit
CPU (SPEED) Maximum CPU usage 100% (1 core)
CPU MySQL Maximum CPU usage for MySQL queries 100%
Physical Memory (PMEM) Maximum physical RAM 1 GB
Disk I/O File system disk speed 10 MB/s
MySQL Disk I/O Disk speed for MySQL operations 5 MB/s
IOPS Disk operations per second 1024
Entry Processes (EP) Concurrent PHP/web processes 20
Number of Processes (NPROC) Maximum processes 50
Inodes (soft limit) Warning threshold 100,000
Inodes (hard limit) Maximum files 150,000
Virtual Memory (VMEM) Virtual memory Unlimited

Higher hosting plans include increased limits.


Why Resource Limits Exist

Resource limits:

  • prevent a single account from affecting others

  • provide predictable performance

  • protect server stability

  • ensure fair usage across all customers

This is standard practice on professional shared hosting platforms.


Key Notes

  • Limits apply per hosting account, not per website

  • Limits are enforced automatically

  • No penalties or fees apply for reaching limits

  • Upgrading a plan immediately increases limits


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