Redis object caching stores frequently used WordPress data in memory, helping reduce repeated database queries. It works alongside LiteSpeed’s page cache and can help with database-heavy websites, including WooCommerce stores.
This guide covers enabling Redis through Hoopla Hosting’s cPanel, then connecting WordPress using the LiteSpeed Cache plugin.
Before you begin
You will need access to your hosting account’s cPanel and your WordPress administrator dashboard. The LiteSpeed Cache plugin must be installed and activated. If it is missing, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin, search for LiteSpeed Cache, and install and activate it.
If another plugin currently handles Redis or object caching, disable its object caching before enabling it in LiteSpeed Cache.
1. Enable Redis in cPanel
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Log in to your cPanel account.
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Search for LiteSpeed Redis Cache Manager, or locate it under Advanced.
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Open LiteSpeed Redis Cache Manager.
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Click Enable Redis Service and confirm when prompted.
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Once enabled, the option will change to Disable Redis Service. If that option is already displayed, Redis is already enabled.
You now need to connect WordPress to Redis using the settings below. Enabling the service alone does not guarantee WordPress is using it. LiteSpeed cPanel documentation
2. Enable Redis in LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
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Go to LiteSpeed Cache → Cache.
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Select the Object tab.
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Check that the status area shows Redis Extension: Enabled.
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Enter these settings:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Object Cache | ON |
| Method | Redis |
| Host | /tmp/redis.sock |
| Port | 0 |
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Leave the other settings at their defaults for the initial setup.
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Click Save Changes.
Enter the socket path exactly as shown. This setup uses a local socket, so you should use /tmp/redis.sock and port 0, rather than localhost and port 6379. LiteSpeed Redis configuration instructions
3. Check that Redis is connected
After saving, check the status area on the Object tab. You should see:
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Redis Extension: Enabled
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Connection Test: Passed
With Object Cache switched ON and the connection test passing, WordPress is configured to use Redis. Browse your website and check that its main functions work as expected. LiteSpeed object cache settings
Troubleshooting
LiteSpeed Redis Cache Manager is missing from cPanel
Contact Hoopla Hosting support with your domain name so we can check availability for your account.
Redis Extension shows Disabled
Contact Hoopla Hosting support and ask us to check the Redis PHP extension for the PHP version your website uses.
Connection Test fails
Check that Redis is enabled in cPanel, the Host is /tmp/redis.sock, and the Port is 0. Save the settings again. If the test still fails, send support your domain name and a screenshot of the Object tab.
You need to turn Redis caching off
In WordPress, set LiteSpeed Cache → Cache → Object → Object Cache to OFF, then save. If no other websites under the same cPanel account use Redis, you can then select Disable Redis Service in cPanel.
