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How to Manage Log Files and Avoid Usage Overages

Log files show a running list of every time the site is accessed with information like the operating system, device type, and browser accessing it, files loaded, and how they got there (what search engine, etc.) They can be useful if you’re interested in drawing statistics on who your customers or visitors are, and for investigating certain types of problems with the site.  However, if not properly managed, excessive log files can cause resource usage overages. If overages are not resolved within 5 business days your plan will automatically be upgraded to the next hosting plan or to include additional space.

1.     Log into your Control Panel. Under Statistics, click on Log Manager.

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2.     Once you’re in the Log Manager, click on Log Rotation.
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3.     In the Log Rotation, you can maintain logs at a certain size, or rotate them out on a time-basis (for example, discard anything older than 5 months, as in this case.)

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This should allow you to maintain your log files at a potentially useful level, rather than keeping them infinitely and using up 
your available hosting space.