{"id":7207,"date":"2022-07-13T08:01:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T08:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=7207"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:28:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:28:41","slug":"how-can-i-set-up-the-litespeed-cache-plugin-on-my-website","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-set-up-the-litespeed-cache-plugin-on-my-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I set up the LiteSpeed Cache plugin on my website?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress (LSCWP)<\/strong> is a powerful all-in-one optimization plugin that provides server-level caching and a wide array of speed-enhancing features. It\u2019s fully compatible with WPX servers and can be customized to boost your site\u2019s loading times and optimize images effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through installing and configuring the LiteSpeed Cache plugin using WPX\u2019s recommended settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Install LiteSpeed Cache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before installing LiteSpeed Cache, make sure to deactivate and uninstall any other caching plugins<\/strong> to prevent conflicts or performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LiteSpeed Cache can be found in the WordPress repository<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To install LiteSpeed Cache:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Search for LiteSpeed Cache<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Click Install Now<\/strong>, then click Activate<\/strong> once the installation is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Step 2. Log in to your WPX account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To download the WPX recommended settings for the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, log in to your WPX account. You can log in to your WPX account here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3. Download WPX pre-configured settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Once logged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Go to the Tools<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on LS Cache<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. You\u2019ll see two downloadable configuration files:\n
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      • WPX LSCache Recommended Settings<\/strong> \u2013 The standard configuration optimized for general use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • WPX LSCache Recommended Settings With Minify<\/strong> \u2013 For websites that already use minified JavaScript and CSS files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        If you\u2019re not sure whether your site uses minified code, it\u2019s best to stick with the standard settings. Using the minified version on a non-minified site can cause layout issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Step 4: Unzip the downloaded file<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        After downloading the settings file, unzip it using your system\u2019s built-in archive tool or a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Step 5: Import the settings into LiteSpeed Cache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Go back to your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Hover over LiteSpeed Cache<\/strong> in the left-hand menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Then, select Toolbox<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          In the LiteSpeed Cache Toolbox: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Navigate to the Import\/Export<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Under the Import Settings<\/strong> section, click Choose File<\/strong>, select the unzipped .json<\/code> file, and click Upload<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Once uploaded, you\u2019ll see a confirmation message indicating the settings were successfully imported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            How to clear the cache? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            To clear all cached files manually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Hover over the LSCache<\/strong> icon in the WordPress admin bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Click Purge All<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              This is especially useful after updating content or making design changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              That\u2019s it! Your caching plugin is now configured with the WPX settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Stuck at any point? Don\u2019t worry, just click the live chat widget in the bottom-right, and one of our support agents will assist you in under 30 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress (LSCWP) is a powerful all-in-one optimization plugin that provides server-level caching and a wide array of speed-enhancing features. It\u2019s fully compatible with WPX servers and can be customized to boost your site\u2019s loading times and optimize images effectively. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through installing…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":3,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[58],"ht-kb-tag":[],"class_list":["post-7207","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-optimization"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/7207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ht_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7207"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/7207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14082,"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/7207\/revisions\/14082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-category?post=7207"},{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-tag?post=7207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}