Understanding Unmetered Disk, Unlimited Inodes, and Fair Usage in Shared Hosting

When choosing a hosting plan, customers often look for flexibility, performance, and freedom from restrictive limits. At TechSW Hosting, our shared hosting packages provide unmetered disk space and no inode limits, offering maximum convenience for websites of all sizes.

However, because shared hosting environments use common server resources, responsible usage is essential. To protect server stability and ensure fair access for all customers, we apply a Fair Usage Policy when necessary.

This article explains what these terms mean and how fair usage helps maintain a reliable hosting experience for everyone.

1. What Does “Unmetered Disk Space” Mean?

Unmetered disk space means that we do not set a fixed storage limit for your hosting account. You are free to use as much disk space as your website naturally requires — without worrying about strict quotas or overage fees.

However, unmetered does not mean infinite. Disk drives, processors, and memory are shared resources. To ensure optimal server performance, usage must remain within normal operational parameters.

2. What Are Inodes and Why Do They Matter?

Inodes represent the number of files and directories in your hosting account. Many providers set strict inode limits to prevent excessive file counts, which can slow down servers.

At TechSW Hosting, we offer no inode limits, giving you the freedom to manage your files without restrictions. This is ideal for:

Large websites
E-commerce platforms
CMS-based sites like WordPress
Users with extensive file structures

Even so, unlimited inodes do not mean unlimited resource consumption that disrupts server stability.

3. Why Fair Usage Matters in Shared Hosting

Shared hosting servers are designed to serve many websites simultaneously. While we want our customers to enjoy generous resources, extremely heavy usage by a single customer can negatively impact others.

Examples include:

Excessive file storage (backup archives, video hosting, personal storage)
Running resource-intensive scripts continuously
Using hosting for file sharing or storage services
Out-of-control cron jobs, bots, or logs
Malware or compromised websites generating abnormal load

To maintain a stable, fast, and secure environment, we may intervene when usage becomes harmful or unfair.

4. What Happens If Usage Affects Other Customers?

If your account begins to consume resources at an abnormal level and affects the performance of other hosting users, we may:

Notify you about the issue and recommend optimizations.
Temporarily limit or throttle resource usage to protect other customers.
Request that you upgrade to a VPS or dedicated plan if your site has outgrown shared hosting.

These measures help ensure fairness and guarantee the best performance for everyone on the server.

5. What Is Allowed Under Fair Usage?

You can freely use your hosting account for:

Personal or business websites
Blogs, portfolios, company sites
E-commerce stores
CMS platforms (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.)
Normal email usage
Web applications with standard resource needs

As long as the usage remains within reasonable limits and does not degrade the server environment, no restrictions will be applied.

6. What Is Not Allowed?

To maintain server reliability, the following uses are not permitted under shared hosting:

Using the server as a file storage or backup service
Hosting large numbers of high-resolution videos for streaming
Running CPU-heavy processes continuously
Large-scale file sharing or distribution platforms
Scripts or applications that cause sustained high server load
Unoptimized or compromised websites generating excessive traffic

Such activities can harm other customers and violate fair usage guidelines.

7. Our Commitment to Fair, Reliable Hosting

At TechSW Hosting, our goal is to offer generous, flexible hosting designed for real-world website needs. By providing unmetered disk and no inode limits, we aim to give customers maximum freedom.

Our Fair Usage Policy exists solely to ensure:

Stable performance for all customers
Protection against abusive usage
A fast, secure, and reliable hosting environment

As long as your website operates normally and responsibly, you can enjoy the full benefits of your hosting package without limitations.

Conclusion

Unmetered disk space and unlimited inodes provide great freedom, but shared hosting still requires balanced and fair resource usage. Our Fair Usage Policy ensures that all customers receive the same high-quality service, speed, and stability.

At TechSW Hosting, we remain committed to transparency, reliability, and customer satisfaction — offering generous hosting features while maintaining a fair and secure environment for everyone.