The Central Processing Unit (CPU), or processor, is the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program.
CPU time is the amount of time a computer program uses while processing CPU instructions.
The CPU time is often measured in seconds, while the CPU usage – by the percentage of a specified overall capacity.
In terms of your web hosting account, CPU usage is the percentage of the capacity of the server’s CPU that your account is generating.
Each web hosting account has a certain CPU usage limit. You can find out the exact CPU limit in the Account Usage table located on the left side of the Control Panel.
You can monitor the CPU usage of your account via the Statistics > CPU Stats section of the Control Panel.
Once you open that menu, the CPU usage table is displayed. By default, the monthly account usage is displayed.
The columns in the table are as follows:
Day – you can click on each date for detailed information.
CPU Time – the amount of time the CPU has been processing instructions on behalf of your web hosting account.
Execution time – the amount of time applications from your web hosting account have been running.
CPU Usage – the percentage of the capacity of the server’s CPU used up by applications from your web hosting account.
Average Memory – the server memory used up by applications from your web hosting account during the execution time.
Processes – the number of processes that have been running during the reviewed period.
If you click on a particular day, you will see the same set of statistics displayed on an hourly basis.
It is recommended that you review other articles about CPU usage that provide detailed information on how it is calculated, how it affects the account and how to reduce it.
You also have the option to purchase additional CPU usage. For more information, please review the article “How can I upgrade my hosting plan?“.