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How to Install LiteSpeed Cache on Your WordPress Site

Apr 12, 2023

How to Install LiteSpeed Cache on Your WordPress Site

LiteSpeed employs a highly efficient web server capable of handling significantly more requests per second than other web servers. Enabling the LiteSpeed Cache on your WordPress site offers faster loading times, improved security, and increased scalability.

It delivers content quickly, leading to better search engine rankings, increased visitor engagement, and higher conversions. It also includes various security features to protect against hacking attempts, DDoS attacks, and malware.

You can learn more from our Lightning Fast LiteSpeed Web Hosting blog post.

 

Follow these steps to install LiteSpeed on your WordPress site:

 

1. Log in to your WordPress backend.

For instructions on how to log into your WordPress backend, please follow this guide here.

Screenshot: WordPress Login Page

 

2. On the left-hand side panel, hover over Plugins, then click Add New.

Screenshot: WordPress Panel Highlighting Plugins > Add New 

 

3. In the search bar, type in “litespeed cache”.

Screenshot: Add Plugins Page with 'LiteSpeed Cache' in Search Box

 

4. Look for ‘LiteSpeed Cache by LiteSpeed Technologies’, then click the Install Now button.

Screenshot: LiteSpeed Cache Plugin with 'Install Now' Button

 

5. Once installed, click the Activate button.

Screenshot: LiteSpeed Cache Plugin with 'Activate' Button

 

6. Once completed, it will take you to the next page, advising that the plugin is active.

Screenshot: Plugins Page  'Plugin Activated' Notification 

 

7. On the left-hand side panel, hover over LiteSpeed Cache, then click the Cache option.

Screenshot: WordPress Panel Highlighting LiteSpeed Cache > Cache

 

8. Ensure the ‘Enable Cache’ option is ON and click the Save Changes button (if you made any changes).

Screenshot: Cache Control Settings Page

 

9. Click the Purge All button at the top of the page.

Screenshot: LiteSpeed Cache Shortcut Drop-Down Menu Highlighting Purge All

 

That’s it! You have enabled LiteSpeed on your WordPress site.

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