What Happens If My Website Exceeds Its Resource Limits?

At dotCanada, we handle resource limits in a way that's fair and transparent - your site won't simply vanish or get suspended without warning.

Graceful Throttling, Not Sudden Suspension

Thanks to CloudLinux, each hosting account operates within its own isolated resource container. If your site temporarily exceeds its CPU or memory limits - say, during an unexpected traffic spike - CloudLinux applies graceful throttling. This means your site may slow down under heavy load rather than going completely offline. Visitors can still reach your site; it just won't be as fast as usual until the load subsides.

This is a much better outcome than the alternative used by some hosts, where exceeding limits results in your account being suspended without notice.

Disk Space and Bandwidth

If your account approaches its storage or bandwidth limits, you'll receive notification so you can take action before it becomes a problem. We don't wait until you've hit a hard wall - we'd rather give you the opportunity to clean up files, optimize your site, or consider an upgrade.

Your Options When You Need More

• Upgrade your plan - Moving to a higher-tier plan gives you more resources with no disruption to your site.
• Optimize your site - Our support team can offer guidance on reducing resource usage through caching, image optimization, and other techniques.

If you're consistently hitting your limits or expecting significant growth, contact our support team and we'll help you find the right solution.