What is LiteSpeed Cache?
LiteSpeed Cache is a powerful caching solution that improves website performance by storing frequently accessed content. However, sometimes cached data needs to be cleared to reflect recent updates on the website. You can easily purge the LiteSpeed Cache using the LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager tool in cPanel.
Steps to Purge LiteSpeed Cache in cPanel
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your web browser and go to your cPanel login page. (How to Login cPanel?)
- Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager
- In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the Advanced section.
- Click on LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager.
Step 3: Purge LiteSpeed Cache
- Once inside the LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager, you will see various cache management options.
- Find the section titled Flush LSCache.
- Click the Flush All button to purge the entire cache for your website.
- A confirmation message will appear, indicating that the cache has been successfully purged.
Step 4: Verify the Changes
- Visit your website and refresh the page.
- If you had made recent updates, they should now be visible.
- If necessary, clear your browser cache as well to ensure you see the latest version of your site.
When Should You Purge LiteSpeed Cache?
- After making major website updates (e.g., theme changes, plugin updates, content modifications).
- If you experience display issues or outdated content appearing on your site.
- When troubleshooting website performance problems related to caching.
Additional Tips
- If you frequently update your website, you can configure LiteSpeed Cache settings to purge automatically when changes occur.
- You can also use LiteSpeed Cache WordPress Plugin (if using WordPress) to clear cache directly from the WordPress dashboard.
By following these steps, you can easily clear LiteSpeed Cache from cPanel using the LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager tool. This ensures that your website delivers the latest content to visitors without any caching-related issues.