{"id":14201,"date":"2025-12-30T10:31:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T05:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=14201"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T05:02:31","slug":"create-litespeed-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/create-litespeed-on-linux","title":{"rendered":"How to Create LiteSpeed on Linux Server in 2026? &#8211; Beginner Friendly Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>To create LiteSpeed on a Linux server<\/strong>, choose OpenLiteSpeed (free) or LiteSpeed Enterprise (commercial), install via the official repository or one line installer, open required firewall ports <strong>(80, 443, 7080)<\/strong>, set the WebAdmin password, configure a virtual host, add PHP (lsphp), enable HTTPS, and tune caching with LiteSpeed Cache for maximum speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll show you how to create LiteSpeed on a Linux server step by step, whether you prefer OpenLiteSpeed <strong>(OLS)<\/strong> or LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise<strong> (LSWS)<\/strong>. We\u2019ll cover installation on Ubuntu\/Debian and RHEL-based distros, security, HTTPS, WordPress optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting\u2014all in beginner-friendly language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-litespeed-and-which-edition-should-you-use\"><strong>What is LiteSpeed and Which Edition Should You Use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LiteSpeed Web Server is a high\u2011performance, event\u2011driven web server with built\u2011in HTTP\/3 (QUIC), advanced caching, and Apache compatibility. There are two editions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"openlitespeed-free-vs-litespeed-enterprise-paid\"><strong>OpenLiteSpeed (Free) vs LiteSpeed Enterprise (Paid)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OpenLiteSpeed (OLS):<\/strong> Free, blazing fast, ideal for standalone sites. Not fully .htaccess compatible; rewrite rules are applied at vHost level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LiteSpeed Enterprise (LSWS):<\/strong> Drop\u2011in replacement for Apache, reads httpd.conf\/.htaccess, integrates tightly with cPanel\/WHM, Plesk, and DirectAdmin; supports advanced enterprise features and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use OLS for single VPS setups and budget projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use LSWS Enterprise for cPanel servers, multi\u2011tenant hosting, or when you need direct Apache compatibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fresh Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04\/22.04\/24.04, Debian 11\/12, AlmaLinux\/Rocky\/CloudLinux 8\/9, CentOS Stream).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Root or sudo access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A domain pointed to your server\u2019s public IP (A\/AAAA records).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewall access to ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), 7080 (WebAdmin), and optionally 8088 (OLS default test site) and UDP\/443 for HTTP\/3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated packages: run your distro\u2019s update before installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Ubuntu\/Debian\nsudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt -y upgrade\n\n# RHEL\/AlmaLinux\/Rocky\nsudo dnf -y update<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-install-openlitespeed-free\"><strong>Option A: Install OpenLiteSpeed (Free)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubuntu-debian\"><strong>Ubuntu\/Debian<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Add LiteSpeed repo and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-openlitespeed-on-directadmin\/\">install OpenLiteSpeed<\/a>\nwget -O - https:\/\/repo.litespeed.sh | sudo bash\nsudo apt install -y openlitespeed\n\n# Install PHP (choose one version; 81\/82\/83 available)\nsudo apt install -y lsphp83 lsphp83-common lsphp83-mysql lsphp83-curl lsphp83-zip lsphp83-opcache\n\n# Point lsphp symlink to chosen version\nsudo ln -sf \/usr\/local\/lsws\/lsphp83\/bin\/lsphp \/usr\/local\/lsws\/fcgi-bin\/lsphp\n\n# Set WebAdmin password\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/admpass.sh\n\n# Start &amp; enable service\nsudo systemctl enable --now lsws<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rhel-almalinux-rocky\"><strong>RHEL\/AlmaLinux\/Rocky<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-litespeed-on-linux\/\">LiteSpeed repo and install<\/a> OLS + PHP\nwget -O - https:\/\/repo.litespeed.sh | sudo bash\nsudo dnf install -y openlitespeed lsphp83 lsphp83-common lsphp83-mysql lsphp83-curl lsphp83-zip lsphp83-opcache\n\nsudo ln -sf \/usr\/local\/lsws\/lsphp83\/bin\/lsphp \/usr\/local\/lsws\/fcgi-bin\/lsphp\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/admpass.sh\nsudo systemctl enable --now lsws<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, OpenLiteSpeed serves a test page on port 8088 and the WebAdmin panel on 7080.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-install-litespeed-web-server-enterprise-paid-trial\"><strong>Option B: Install LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise (Paid\/Trial)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LSWS Enterprise offers a 15\u2011day trial and reads Apache configs, making migration painless. Use the official one\u2011line installer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>bash &lt;( curl -sk https:\/\/get.litespeed.org\/lsws )<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The installer guides you through license (trial or key), admin credentials, and port selection. On cPanel\/WHM servers, use the LiteSpeed WHM plugin to switch from Apache to LSWS in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"open-firewall-ports-and-selinux-rules\"><strong>Open Firewall Ports and SELinux Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ufw-ubuntu-debian\"><strong>UFW (Ubuntu\/Debian)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo ufw allow 80,443\/tcp\nsudo ufw allow 7080\/tcp\nsudo ufw allow 8088\/tcp   # OLS test site (optional)\nsudo ufw allow 443\/udp    # HTTP\/3 QUIC\nsudo ufw reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"firewalld-rhel-almalinux-rocky\"><strong>firewalld (RHEL\/AlmaLinux\/Rocky)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=7080\/tcp\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8088\/tcp\nsudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=443\/udp\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If SELinux is enforcing, allow web connections and set writable paths (for caches\/uploads) as needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo setsebool -P httpd_can_network_connect 1\nsudo chcon -R -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t \/path\/to\/your\/site<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-webadmin-and-create-a-virtual-host\"><strong>Access WebAdmin and Create a Virtual Host<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open your browser:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin:<\/strong> https:\/\/your-server-ip:7080<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LiteSpeed Enterprise WebAdmin:<\/strong> https:\/\/your-server-ip:7080<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Log in with the admin credentials you set. Then:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a Listener for ports 80\/443 (with your IP or ANY).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a Virtual Host for your domain (document root like \/var\/www\/example.com\/public).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map the domain to the vHost via a Listener &gt; Virtual Host Mapping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For OLS, add rewrite rules at the vHost level (not .htaccess).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enable-https-lets-encrypt\"><strong>Enable HTTPS (Let\u2019s Encrypt)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"openlitespeed-built-in-acme\"><strong>OpenLiteSpeed Built\u2011in ACME<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OLS provides a helper script to issue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/what-is-lets-encrypt-on-linux-server\/\">Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/a> certificates fast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/letsencrypt.sh -d example.com -d www.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Assign the generated cert and key in your 443 Listener or vHost SSL tab, then restart LSWS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"certbot-generic\"><strong>Certbot (Generic)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Webroot method (replace paths\/domains)\nsudo certbot certonly --webroot -w \/var\/www\/example.com\/public -d example.com -d www.example.com\n\n# Point LSWS\/OLS SSL fields to:\n# \/etc\/letsencrypt\/live\/example.com\/fullchain.pem\n# \/etc\/letsencrypt\/live\/example.com\/privkey.pem\n\nsudo systemctl restart lsws<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Add an HTTP\u2192HTTPS redirect either in Listener &gt; Rewrite or in your vHost rewrite rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-php-and-wordpress-best-practice-path\"><strong>Install PHP and WordPress (Best\u2011Practice Path)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-database-and-user\"><strong>Create Database and User<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># MySQL\/MariaDB secure install (if not done)\nsudo mysql_secure_installation\n\n# Create DB\/user\nmysql -u root -p -e \"CREATE DATABASE wpdb DEFAULT CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;\"\nmysql -u root -p -e \"CREATE USER 'wpuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'StrongPass!';\"\nmysql -u root -p -e \"GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wpdb.* TO 'wpuser'@'localhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES;\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"download-and-configure-wordpress\"><strong>Download and Configure WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo mkdir -p \/var\/www\/example.com\/public\ncd \/var\/www\/example.com\/public\nsudo wget https:\/\/wordpress.org\/latest.tar.gz\nsudo tar -xzf latest.tar.gz --strip-components=1\nsudo chown -R nobody:nogroup \/var\/www\/example.com   # OLS default user (or lsadm)\nsudo find \/var\/www\/example.com -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \\;\nsudo find \/var\/www\/example.com -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \\;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit https:\/\/example.com to finish the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-on-ubuntu-openlitespeed\/\">WordPress setup<\/a> wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enable-litespeed-cache-for-wordpress\"><strong>Enable LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-in-directadmin-using-softaculous\/\">Install the \u201cLiteSpeed Cache\u201d plugin in WordPress<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In LSWS\/OLS WebAdmin, enable server\/vHost cache and set a cache root.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set Object Cache (Redis\/Memcached) in the plugin for dynamic sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect QUIC.cloud CDN for image optimization, critical CSS, and global caching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance-tuning-checklist\"><strong>Performance Tuning Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable HTTP\/3 (QUIC):<\/strong> open UDP\/443 and toggle QUIC in Listener\/Server settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compression:<\/strong> enable Brotli (if available) or Gzip for text assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TLS 1.3:<\/strong> ensure TLS 1.3 is enabled for faster handshakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PHP Opcache: <\/strong>ensure lsphp opcache is enabled and tuned (memory, revalidate_freq).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep\u2011Alive: <\/strong>use Smart Keep\u2011Alive; tune connection\/worker limits based on RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caching rules:<\/strong> respect WooCommerce\/Carts\/Logged-in exemptions in LSCache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Image\/WebP and CDN:<\/strong> use QUIC.cloud or a CDN for global delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benchmarks:<\/strong> use wrk, ab, or k6; monitor with top\/htop and LSWS Real\u2011Time Stats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-hardening\"><strong>Security Hardening<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change WebAdmin defaults: <\/strong>strong admin password, restrict 7080 to your IP, or move the port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto\u2011update:<\/strong> keep LSWS\/OLS, PHP, WordPress, and plugins updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ModSecurity (Enterprise\/OLS):<\/strong> enable ModSecurity with the OWASP Core Rule Set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File permissions:<\/strong> minimal write access; separate system users per site on multi\u2011tenant servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backups:<\/strong> automate daily off\u2011server backups and test restores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"migrating-from-apache-or-nginx\"><strong>Migrating from Apache or Nginx<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apache-litespeed-enterprise-easiest\"><strong>Apache \u2192 LiteSpeed Enterprise (Easiest)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LSWS Enterprise reads Apache configs and .htaccess files directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On cPanel\/WHM servers, install the LiteSpeed plugin and switch with one click.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll back to Apache anytime if needed (safe testing path).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nginx-apache-openlitespeed\"><strong>Nginx\/Apache \u2192 OpenLiteSpeed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Port rewrite rules into vHost context (OLS ignores .htaccess at runtime).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recreate server blocks\/listeners and SSL bindings in WebAdmin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test redirects, pretty permalinks, and cache behavior before going live.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-and-logs\"><strong>Troubleshooting and Logs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service status:<\/strong> <code>sudo systemctl status lsws<\/code>, restart with <code>sudo systemctl restart lsws<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logs (default):<\/strong> <code>\/usr\/local\/lsws\/logs\/error.log<\/code>, <code>access.log<\/code>, and per\u2011vHost logs if configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WebAdmin won\u2019t open:<\/strong> check port 7080 firewall and rerun <code>admpass.sh<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SSL errors:<\/strong> verify fullchain\/key paths and permissions; reload LSWS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High CPU:<\/strong> inspect Real\u2011Time Stats, disable abusive bots, tune cache and PHP workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-world-tips-from-production\"><strong>Real\u2011World Tips from Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Size your server for PHP concurrency, not just CPU clocks; LSCache reduces PHP hits drastically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Redis for object caching on dynamic WordPress and WooCommerce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable ESI in LiteSpeed Cache for personalized fragments (carts, account menus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule image optimization and Critical CSS generation during low traffic windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor QUIC adoption in logs; it can significantly reduce TTFB on mobile networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-choose-managed-litespeed-hosting\"><strong>When to Choose Managed LiteSpeed Hosting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather avoid the sysadmin work, a managed LiteSpeed stack can save hours. At YouStable, our LiteSpeed\u2011optimized VPS and WordPress plans come pre\u2011tuned with HTTP\/3, LSCache, Redis, and real\u2011time monitoring\u2014plus hands\u2011on support for migrations and performance tuning. It\u2019s the fastest path to a production\u2011ready LiteSpeed environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"command-quick-reference\"><strong>Command Quick Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Install OLS + PHP (all distros)\nwget -O - https:\/\/repo.litespeed.sh | sudo bash\nsudo apt install -y openlitespeed lsphp83 lsphp83-mysql || sudo dnf install -y openlitespeed lsphp83 lsphp83-mysql\nsudo ln -sf \/usr\/local\/lsws\/lsphp83\/bin\/lsphp \/usr\/local\/lsws\/fcgi-bin\/lsphp\nsudo \/usr\/local\/lsws\/admin\/misc\/admpass.sh\nsudo systemctl enable --now lsws\n\n# Install LSWS Enterprise\nbash &lt;( curl -sk https:\/\/get.litespeed.org\/lsws )\n\n# WebAdmin\nhttps:&#47;&#47;SERVER_IP:7080\n\n# Logs\ntail -f \/usr\/local\/lsws\/logs\/error.log<\/code><\/pre>\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-1765953656911\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"1-is-openlitespeed-fast-enough-for-woocommerce\">1. <strong>Is OpenLiteSpeed fast enough for WooCommerce?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. With LiteSpeed Cache (ESI enabled), Redis object caching, and HTTP\/3, OLS handles WooCommerce very well. For cPanel environments or heavy multi\u2011tenant workloads, LSWS Enterprise offers better compatibility and management.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765953665247\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"2-can-i-replace-apache-with-litespeed-without-breaking-htaccess\">2. <strong>Can I replace Apache with LiteSpeed without breaking .htaccess?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use LiteSpeed Enterprise for a drop\u2011in Apache replacement; it respects .htaccess and httpd.conf. OpenLiteSpeed does not process .htaccess at runtime\u2014you must move rewrite rules to the vHost.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765953671909\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"3-which-php-version-should-i-install-with-litespeed\">3. <strong>Which PHP version should I install with LiteSpeed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use the latest supported version for your apps (PHP 8.2\/8.3 at the time of writing). Install the matching lsphp packages and enable Opcache for best performance and security.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765953678541\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"4-how-do-i-enable-http-3-quic-on-litespeed\">4. <strong>How do I enable HTTP\/3 (QUIC) on LiteSpeed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In WebAdmin, enable QUIC under Server\/Listener SSL settings and open UDP\/443 in your firewall. Most modern browsers will automatically use HTTP\/3 when available.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765953685504\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"5-whats-the-easiest-way-to-get-https-on-openlitespeed\">5.<strong>What\u2019s the easiest way to get HTTPS on OpenLiteSpeed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Run the included Let\u2019s Encrypt helper script, then assign the certificate in your 443 Listener or vHost and restart LSWS. Alternatively, use Certbot with the webroot method.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how to create LiteSpeed on a Linux server the right way from installation to HTTPS, caching, and hardening. Whether you choose OpenLiteSpeed or Enterprise, you\u2019ll gain lower TTFB, better concurrency, and a simpler path to high Core Web Vitals. Need it done for you? 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