Learn how to use and manage LSCache, WPCloud’s integrated caching solution, to improve your WordPress site’s performance.
Overview
LSCache is a server-level caching solution integrated into WPCloud’s hosting platform. This guide explains how to configure LSCache to dramatically improve your WordPress site’s performance without requiring technical expertise. As a WPCloud customer, you have access to premium features through our QUIC.cloud partnership at no additional cost.
Important Note: LSCache comes pre-installed and optimally configured on all WPCloud hosting accounts. This guide covers understanding and customizing these settings if needed.
Prerequisites
- Active WPCloud hosting account
- WordPress admin access
- Basic understanding of WordPress dashboard navigation
Quick Start Guide
Enabling LSCache (5 minutes)
- Access WordPress Dashboard
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to “LiteSpeed Cache” in the left sidebar
- Activate Basic Caching
- Go to Cache → Cache tab
- Set “Enable Cache” to ON
- Click “Save Changes”
Recommended Initial Setup
- Apply Profile (2 minutes)
- Navigate to LiteSpeed Cache → Toolbox
- Find “LSCache Profiles” section
- Select “Basic” profile for most sites
- Click “Apply Profile”
Key Features Configuration
1. Cache Settings
Basic Cache Options
- Enable Cache: ON
- Default TTL: 24 hours (recommended)
- Public Cache TTL: 24 hours (recommended)
- Private Cache TTL: 1800 seconds (recommended)
Content Types to Cache
- Posts: ✓
- Pages: ✓
- Home Page: ✓
- Categories: ✓
- Tags: ✓
- Custom Post Types: ✓
2. QUIC.cloud Integration
WPCloud Advantage: All QUIC.cloud services are pre-configured through WPCloud’s partnership. No separate registration required.
Available Services:
- Image Optimization
- Critical CSS Generation
- Low-Quality Image Placeholders
- Cache Crawler
3. Understanding Your Pre-Configured Settings
Default WPCloud Optimizations
- Cache enabled and configured
- Optimal TTL settings pre-set
- QUIC.cloud services integrated
- Basic image optimization enabled
- Server-level caching activated
4. Common Management Tasks
Purging Cache
- Quick Purge
- Navigate to LiteSpeed Cache dashboard
- Click “Purge All” in the top bar
- Selective Purging
- Go to LiteSpeed Cache → Toolbox
- Choose specific purge options:
- Single pages
- Post types
- URLs
Monitoring Cache Status
- Check cache status icon in admin bar (green = cached)
- View cache hits in LiteSpeed Cache dashboard
5. Troubleshooting Common Scenarios
Cache Not Working
- Verify cache is enabled
- Check excluded URLs
- Review cache exceptions
- Clear all caches and test again
Site Changes Not Showing
- Clear cache after changes
- Check browser cache
- Test in incognito mode
6. Best Practices
- After Content Updates
- Clear relevant cache sections
- Verify changes on frontend
- Plugin/Theme Updates
- Purge all caches after updates
- Test key pages
- Performance Monitoring
- Regular speed tests
- Monitor cache hit ratio
7. When to Contact Support
Contact WPCloud support if you:
- Need optimization assistance
- Experience unexpected behavior
- Require custom configurations
- Have questions about settings
Support Options:
- Portal: https://support.wpcloud.ca/clientarea.php
- Email: support@wpcloud.ca