How to Enable Redis Cache for WordPress in cPanel (Yash Host Guide)

Is your WordPress website slowing down? Redis cache can drastically improve performance and page speed by storing frequently accessed data in memory. At Yash Host, we make it easy to enable Redis caching via cPanel. Follow this step-by-step guide.

✅ What is Redis Cache?

Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an open-source in-memory data structure store that improves database response times. For WordPress, Redis stores database queries in memory and delivers them quickly to visitors—reducing page load times and improving scalability.

🔧 Prerequisites

You must have LiteSpeed Web Server (Yash Host servers use this).
WordPress installed on your cPanel.
Redis must be available under your hosting package.

🚀 Step-by-Step: Enable Redis Cache via cPanel

Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel

Visit: https://yourdomain.com:2083
Use the credentials provided by Yash Host.

Step 2: Open LiteSpeed Redis Cache Manager

Scroll down to the Advanced section.
Click on LiteSpeed Redis Cache Manager.

Step 3: Enable Redis Service

Under Redis Management, you will see the option to Enable Redis Service.
Click on it.
Confirm when prompted. It may take a few seconds.

✅ You will now see Redis status as “Active”.

Step 4: Configure Redis in WordPress

Once Redis is enabled at the server level, do the following in your WordPress admin:

A. Install & Activate Redis Plugin

Go to Plugins → Add New.
Search for: Redis Object Cache
Install and activate the plugin.

B. Enable Object Cache

Go to Settings → Redis.
Click Enable Object Cache.

If Redis is configured correctly, you’ll see a green status:

“Connected to Redis server”

🧪 How to Verify Redis is Working

Use the Site Health Tool in WordPress: Go to Tools → Site Health → Info → Object Cache.
You should see:

Object Cache: Enabled
Cache drop-in: redis-object-cache.php

⚠️ Common Errors & Fixes

Error	Solution
“Could not connect to Redis”	Ensure Redis is enabled from cPanel and restart the plugin.
“Object Cache not working”	Recheck plugin settings, flush cache, and ensure no conflicting caching plugin exists.

💡 Pro Tips (Yash Host Recommendations)

Pair Redis with LiteSpeed Cache plugin for ultimate performance.
Always clear cache after enabling Redis to avoid conflicts.
Run Redis + Opcode Cache for best WordPress TTFB results.

🎯 Why Use Redis at Yash Host?

Boost WordPress speed 2x to 5x.
Reduce server load on high-traffic sites.
Works seamlessly with our LiteSpeed-optimized infrastructure.

📌 Need Help?

Yash Host customers get free Redis setup support.
📩 Reach us at support@yash-host.in or raise a ticket in your client area.

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