Server Maintenance | Updated 2026
The Eximstats database in cPanel tracks email delivery statistics. Over time it can grow large and consume significant disk space or cause slow cPanel performance. Here is how to clear and repair it.
Server Admin Only
Requires root SSH access
Shared hosting customers do not need to manage this database. If cPanel is loading slowly on your account, open a support ticket and we will check if Eximstats is the cause.
01. Clear the Eximstats Database
# Via cPanel script (recommended)
/usr/local/cpanel/bin/eximstats_db.pl --purge
# Or manually truncate tables
mysql eximstats -e "TRUNCATE sends; TRUNCATE smtp; TRUNCATE failures; TRUNCATE defers;"02. Repair if Corrupted
# Drop and rebuild
/usr/local/cpanel/bin/eximstats_db.pl --repair
# If that fails, full rebuild
mysql -e "DROP DATABASE eximstats;"
/usr/local/cpanel/bin/eximstats_db.pl --setupPrevent Bloat
Set up a cron job to purge Eximstats regularly: add 0 2 * * 0 /usr/local/cpanel/bin/eximstats_db.pl --purge >/dev/null 2>&1 to root's crontab to clear it weekly on Sunday at 2 AM.
Shared Hosting Customer?
If cPanel is slow for your account, open a ticket and we will investigate.
Open a Support TicketQuick Recap
- Purge with cPanel script:
eximstats_db.pl --purge - Repair with:
eximstats_db.pl --repair - Set up weekly purge via root crontab
- Large Eximstats DB can slow cPanel email stats pages
- Shared hosting users: Contact support if cPanel is slow
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