{"id":13239,"date":"2025-12-16T10:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T05:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=13239"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T05:04:12","slug":"use-litespeed-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/use-litespeed-on-linux","title":{"rendered":"How to Use LiteSpeed on Linux Server in 2026? &#8211; Step by Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>To use LiteSpeed on a Linux server<\/strong>, pick OpenLiteSpeed (free) or LiteSpeed Enterprise (commercial), install it via your distro\u2019s package manager or a script, secure the WebAdmin console, create listeners and virtual hosts, connect PHP <strong>(LSAPI)<\/strong>, enable TLS\/HTTP\/3, configure LSCache for your apps, then benchmark and tune for your workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for a fast, secure web stack?<\/strong> This step by step guide shows you exactly how to use LiteSpeed on a Linux server installation, initial configuration, SSL\/HTTP\/3, PHP, caching, optimization, and troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you deploy OpenLiteSpeed or LiteSpeed Enterprise, you\u2019ll learn practical, real-world techniques that we use at YouStable to deliver high-performance hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-litespeed-and-why-use-it-on-linux\"><strong>What is LiteSpeed and Why Use it on Linux?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) is a drop in Apache replacement known for its event-driven architecture, built in caching (LSCache), and native HTTP\/3\/QUIC support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It excels at handling high concurrency with low CPU\/RAM, making it ideal for WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, and any PHP-based application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"openlitespeed-vs-litespeed-enterprise\"><strong>OpenLiteSpeed vs LiteSpeed Enterprise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OpenLiteSpeed (OLS):<\/strong> Free, open source, great for custom setups and single-tenant sites. Manual vhost management via WebAdmin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LiteSpeed Enterprise (LSWS):<\/strong> Commercial, full Apache config compatibility (httpd.conf\/htaccess), cPanel\/DirectAdmin\/WHMCS integrations, ESI, advanced WAF, and enterprise support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shared <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/cpanel-email-account\/\">hosting or cPanel<\/a> stack:<\/strong> choose Enterprise. Single VPS or developer stack: OLS is usually enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites-and-system-requirements\"><strong>Prerequisites and System Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Linux distro:<\/strong> Ubuntu 20.04\/22.04\/24.04, Debian 11\/12, AlmaLinux\/Rocky 8\/9, or RHEL 8\/9.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Root or sudo access, public IP, configured DNS (A\/AAAA), and open firewall ports (80, 443, 7080).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 1 vCPU and 1\u20132 GB RAM for light sites; 4+ vCPU and 8+ GB RAM for busy WordPress\/WooCommerce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time sync enabled (chrony or systemd-timesyncd) for TLS and ACME issuance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-options-openlitespeed-and-litespeed-enterprise\"><strong>Install Options: OpenLiteSpeed and LiteSpeed Enterprise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-install-openlitespeed-on-ubuntu-debian\"><strong>Option A: Install OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu\/Debian<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Ubuntu\/Debian - OpenLiteSpeed + PHP\nsudo apt update\nsudo apt install -y software-properties-common curl\nwget -O - https:\/\/repo.litespeed.sh | sudo bash\nsudo apt install -y openlitespeed lsphp81 lsphp81-common lsphp81-mysql lsphp81-curl lsphp81-xml lsphp81-zip\n\n# Set WebAdmin password\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/admpass.sh\n\n# Start and enable\nsudo systemctl enable --now lsws\n\n# UFW firewall (if enabled)\nsudo ufw allow 80,443,7080\/tcp<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-install-openlitespeed-on-almalinux-rocky-rhel\"><strong>Option B: Install OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux\/Rocky\/RHEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># RHEL-based - OpenLiteSpeed + PHP\nsudo dnf install -y epel-release curl\nbash &lt;(curl -Ss https:\/\/repo.litespeed.sh)\nsudo dnf install -y openlitespeed lsphp81 lsphp81-mysql lsphp81-common\n\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/admpass.sh\nsudo systemctl enable --now lsws\n\n# firewalld\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=7080\/tcp\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-c-install-litespeed-enterprise-lsws\"><strong>Option C: Install LiteSpeed Enterprise (LSWS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-litespeed-on-linux\/\">LiteSpeed\u2019s installer<\/a> to add LSWS with a trial license. Enterprise works seamlessly with Apache-style configs and popular control panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Enterprise LSWS installer\nwget https:\/\/www.litespeedtech.com\/packages\/5.0\/lsws-6.3.1-ent-x86_64-linux.tar.gz\ntar -xzf lsws-*.tar.gz &amp;&amp; cd lsws-*\nsudo .\/install.sh\n\n# During setup: choose trial license, admin user, ports, and PHP edition.\n# Start service:\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/bin\/lswsctrl start\nsudo systemctl enable lsws<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-d-use-a-control-panel\"><strong>Option D: Use a Control Panel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>cPanel\/WHM:<\/strong> Install LSWS Enterprise via the LiteSpeed WHM plugin; keeps Apache compatibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CyberPanel:<\/strong> Ships with OpenLiteSpeed, one-click WordPress + LSCache + SSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DirectAdmin:<\/strong> Official LSWS integration with per-user vhost management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"initial-configuration-and-webadmin-basics\"><strong>Initial Configuration and WebAdmin Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Access the WebAdmin console at https:\/\/YOUR-IP:7080. Log in with the credentials you set using admpass.sh. Always change defaults, use a strong password, and restrict access to your IP when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-listener-and-virtual-host\"><strong>Create Listener and Virtual Host<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listener:<\/strong> Bind to 0.0.0.0:80 and 0.0.0.0:443.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual Host:<\/strong> Create a vhost with a document root (e.g., \/var\/www\/example.com\/public).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Map domain to vhost:<\/strong> Under Listener &gt; Virtual Host Mappings, add example.com and www.example.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connect-php-via-lsapi\"><strong>Connect PHP via LSAPI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-in-cpanel\/\">lsphp packages matching your PHP version<\/a>. In WebAdmin, go to Server Configuration &gt; External App and add an LSAPI app for lsphp81. Then set a Script Handler for suffix \u201cphp\u201d to your LSAPI app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Typical lsphp binary path (Ubuntu\/Debian)\nsudo ls -l \/usr\/local\/lsws\/lsphp81\/bin\/php\n\n# Reload LSWS after changes\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/bin\/lswsctrl reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enable-https-and-http-3-quic\"><strong>Enable HTTPS and HTTP\/3 (QUIC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LiteSpeed supports TLS 1.3 and HTTP\/3 out of the box. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/what-is-lets-encrypt-on-linux-server\/\">Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/a> with Certbot or acme.sh, then point your vhost listener to the certificate and key files. Ensure UDP\/443 is open for HTTP\/3\/QUIC if your firewall allows service-based rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Issue Let's Encrypt cert (example.com)\nsudo snap install core &amp;&amp; sudo snap refresh core\nsudo snap install --classic certbot\nsudo certbot certonly --webroot -w \/var\/www\/example.com\/public -d example.com -d www.example.com\n\n# Cert paths (Debian\/Ubuntu default)\n# \/etc\/letsencrypt\/live\/example.com\/fullchain.pem\n# \/etc\/letsencrypt\/live\/example.com\/privkey.pem\n\n# firewalld: allow HTTP\/3 (UDP\/443)\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=443\/udp\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"turn-on-http-3-in-webadmin\"><strong>Turn On HTTP\/3 in WebAdmin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listener &gt; SSL: <\/strong>Load the certificate and key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server Configuration &gt; Tuning: Enable QUIC and set HTTP\/3 support to On.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart LSWS to apply changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-and-configure-lscache\"><strong>Install and Configure LSCache<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LSCache is LiteSpeed\u2019s built-in, rewrite-aware caching engine. For WordPress and other CMSs, use an official plugin to auto-generate cache rules, minify assets, and offload image\/webP optimization via QUIC.cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-plus-litespeed-cache-plugin\"><strong>WordPress + LiteSpeed Cache Plugin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-wordpress-and-ssl-on-aapanel\/\">Install the LiteSpeed Cache plugin from the WordPress<\/a> repository.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable cache, set TTLs, and turn on object cache (Redis\/Memcached) for dynamic sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ESI for personalized fragments (cart, account boxes) on WooCommerce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect QUIC.cloud for image optimization, CDN, and page-level cache warmup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance-tuning-for-real-workloads\"><strong>Performance Tuning for Real Workloads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"core-server-settings\"><strong>Core Server Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Max Connections:<\/strong> Size for expected concurrency (e.g., 2\u20134x typical concurrent users).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worker Processes:<\/strong> Usually 1\u20132 per CPU socket; avoid oversubscription on small VPS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory and Buffering:<\/strong> Increase if you serve large responses or high concurrency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gzip\/Brotli:<\/strong> Enable for text assets; combine with HTTP\/3 for best latency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"php-and-database\"><strong>PHP and Database<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OPcache:<\/strong> Turn on OPcache with adequate memory (128\u2013256 MB for busy WordPress).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PHP Workers:<\/strong> Set LSAPI children by measuring peak requests and response times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Object Cache:<\/strong> Use Redis\/Memcached for WooCommerce, LMS, forums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Database:<\/strong> Tune innodb_buffer_pool_size and query cache equivalents (if applicable) for MySQL\/MariaDB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-hardening\"><strong>Security Hardening<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limit WebAdmin by IP and enforce strong passwords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable reCAPTCHA, anti-DDoS connection throttling, and request\/response body limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WAF:<\/strong> Use ModSecurity with a reputable ruleset on LSWS Enterprise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OS Security: Keep kernel and packages updated; use Fail2ban for SSH, and SELinux\/AppArmor appropriately configured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monitoring-logs-and-maintenance\"><strong>Monitoring, Logs, and Maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Logs:<\/strong> \/usr\/local\/lsws\/logs\/error.log and access.log (paths may vary per distro).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-Time Stats: <\/strong>WebAdmin &gt; Server Monitor for connections, requests, cache hits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Tools:<\/strong> top\/htop, iostat, vmstat, and ss\/netstat for sockets and load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backups: <\/strong>Version your vhost configs and back up certificates and WebAdmin config.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"essential-commands-and-paths\"><strong>Essential Commands and Paths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Service control\nsudo systemctl status lsws\nsudo systemctl restart lsws\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/bin\/lswsctrl restart\n\n# WebAdmin password\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/admpass.sh\n\n# Logs (common)\nsudo tail -f \/usr\/local\/lsws\/logs\/error.log\nsudo tail -f \/usr\/local\/lsws\/logs\/access.log\n\n# Firewall quick refs\nsudo ufw allow 80,443,7080\/tcp\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http --add-service=https\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=7080\/tcp --add-port=443\/udp\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-common-issues\"><strong>Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"503-service-unavailable\"><strong>503 Service Unavailable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> PHP LSAPI crashed or hit limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Increase LSAPI children, check PHP error logs, ensure OPcache enabled, restart lsws and php.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"403-404-errors-after-deployment\"><strong>403\/404 Errors After Deployment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Wrong document root, permissions (www-data or nobody), or missing rewrite rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Correct docroot, set file perms (644\/755), ensure .htaccess or rewrite rules exist (Enterprise reads .htaccess; OLS needs rules added in WebAdmin).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ssl-padlock-missing\"><strong>SSL Padlock Missing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Mixed content or incomplete chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Serve HTTPS-only assets and use fullchain.pem; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-cache-in-browser\/\">clear LSCache and browser cache<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"openlitespeed-or-litespeed-enterprise-which-should-you-choose\"><strong>OpenLiteSpeed or LiteSpeed Enterprise: Which Should You Choose?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose OpenLiteSpeed if you manage a single VPS, prefer WebAdmin-managed vhosts, and want a free, high-performance stack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Enterprise if you need Apache compatibility, a hosting panel (cPanel\/DirectAdmin), per-user isolation, ESI, WAF, and vendor support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-world-workflow-example-wordpress\"><strong>Real-World Workflow Example (WordPress)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provision a VPS (2 vCPU\/4 GB RAM) on Ubuntu 22.04.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-openlitespeed-on-directadmin\/\">Install OpenLiteSpeed<\/a> + lsphp81 and set WebAdmin password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create vhost for example.com, set docroot, and map domains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-mariadb-on-linux-server\/\">Install MariaDB<\/a>, create database and user for WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue Let\u2019s Encrypt cert, enable TLS\/HTTP\/3 in Listener.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install WordPress, add LiteSpeed Cache plugin, enable object cache (Redis), and tweak TTLs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmark with k6 or wrk and adjust LSAPI children, cache settings, and Brotli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-managed-hosting-saves-time\"><strong>When Managed Hosting Saves Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather skip server administration, YouStable offers LiteSpeed-optimized hosting and VPS plans with pre-tuned LSWS\/OLS, LSCache, Redis, HTTP\/3, and proactive monitoring. You get the performance benefits without the maintenance overhead\u2014ideal for agencies, ecommerce, and busy publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQ&#8217;s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765799334367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"is-litespeed-faster-than-nginx-or-apache-for-wordpress\"><strong>Is LiteSpeed faster than Nginx or Apache for WordPress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In many WordPress workloads, yes. LSCache\u2019s server-level cache and LSAPI for PHP reduce CPU and TTFB under load. With HTTP\/3 and optimized TLS, LiteSpeed often serves more requests per second than Apache and can edge out Nginx when full-page and object caching are tuned.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765799342674\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-install-openlitespeed-on-ubuntu-quickly\"><strong>How do I install OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu quickly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Run the LiteSpeed repo script, install openlitespeed and lsphp, set the WebAdmin password, and start the service. Then access https:\/\/SERVER-IP:7080 to configure listeners, vhosts, and PHP handlers. The commands in this guide provide a copy-paste start.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765799351454\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"can-litespeed-serve-http-3-quic-by-default\"><strong>Can LiteSpeed serve HTTP\/3 (QUIC) by default?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Enable QUIC\/HTTP\/3 in Server Configuration, load your TLS certificate on the HTTPS listener, and open UDP\/443 in your firewall. Use tools like curl with HTTP\/3 support or online testers to verify.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765799359259\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"whats-the-difference-between-openlitespeed-and-litespeed-enterprise\"><strong>What\u2019s the difference between OpenLiteSpeed and LiteSpeed Enterprise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>OpenLiteSpeed is free and uses WebAdmin-managed configs; it doesn\u2019t read .htaccess runtime. Enterprise is commercial, compatible with Apache configs and control panels, includes advanced WAF\/ESI, and is built for multi-tenant hosting. Performance is comparable; features and integrations differ.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765799369515\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-enable-litespeed-cache-for-wordpress\"><strong>How do I enable LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Install and activate the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, turn on cache, set TTLs, enable object cache (Redis\/Memcached), and configure image\/CSS\/JS optimizations. For best results, pair with QUIC.cloud CDN and warm up cache after deployment.<\/p>\n<p>By following the steps above, you can confidently deploy LiteSpeed on a Linux server, unlock HTTP\/3 performance, and accelerate your PHP applications. If you need a ready-to-go stack, YouStable\u2019s LiteSpeed hosting gives you expert configuration, proven reliability, and ongoing optimization.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To use LiteSpeed on a Linux server, pick OpenLiteSpeed (free) or LiteSpeed Enterprise (commercial), install it via your distro\u2019s package 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