Do Log Files Count Toward My Disk Usage?

Yes. All log files stored within your hosting account are counted toward your total disk usage. This applies to both Linux and Windows hosting, including accounts using the Helm Control Panel.

Automatic Log File Management (Windows Hosting – Helm)

To help prevent disk space issues, Fast2host automatically manages and rotates log files on Windows hosting platforms.

• Log cleanup runs on the 6th day of every month.
• 10 days of logs are kept uncompressed (plain text).
• Any log files older than 10 days are automatically compressed into ZIP archives.
• 30 days of total logs are retained (compressed + uncompressed).
• Any log file—compressed or uncompressed—older than 30 days is permanently removed.

This process helps preserve your disk space and keeps your hosting environment efficient without requiring any action from you.

If you need to keep logs longer than 30 days for compliance or auditing, you should download and store them safely on your own systems before the automatic cleanup occurs.