# How to Configure xSpeed Cache Settings on xCloud WordPress

> How xSpeed Cache is enabled by default on new xCloud WordPress sites, and how to find, purge, and manage it from the xCloud dashboard and wp-admin.

[xCloud](https://xcloud.host/) automatically enables xSpeed Cache on every new WordPress site you create. It's offered as the recommended caching option during site creation, it gets configured automatically as part of provisioning, and it installs as a normal WordPress plugin with its own settings screen and setup wizard inside your wp-admin.

## Why Use xSpeed Cache on xCloud

[xSpeed Cache](https://xspeedcache.com/) is xCloud's recommended caching solution because it's built to work seamlessly with your hosting infrastructure. It integrates directly with OpenLiteSpeed, the web server that powers xCloud sites, so you get server-level caching alongside WordPress-level page and object caching in one plugin. This dual-layer approach means faster load times and better resource efficiency without configuration complexity.

Because xSpeed Cache comes pre-installed and pre-configured during provisioning, you don't need to hunt for a caching plugin, worry about compatibility issues, or spend time tuning settings. Full Page Caching and Redis Object Caching stay switched off automatically, since xSpeed Cache already covers both and enabling them alongside it would just create conflicts.

Most sites perform well with xCloud's default xSpeed Cache settings right out of the box, and you can fine-tune advanced options like exclusion rules or minification whenever you're ready. There's no separate license or additional cost involved, so you get professional-grade caching included with your xCloud plan.

This guide walks you through where you'll see [xSpeed Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xspeed/) during setup, what it looks like once your site is live, and how you can purge the cache or reach its own settings afterward.

## How to Use xSpeed Cache on xCloud

xCloud includes xSpeed Cache as the default caching plugin on every WordPress site you create. This guide covers where to find it during setup and how to manage it from the xCloud dashboard.

### Step 1: Start a New Site on Your Server

From your server's Overview page in xCloud, click **New Site** to begin creating a WordPress site.

![The server Overview page in xCloud, with the New Site button in the top-right corner.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-1.png)

### Step 2: Choose Install New WordPress Website

On the WordPress tab, select **Install New WordPress Website** to create a fresh site.

![Choosing "Install New WordPress Website" from the site creation options.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-2.png)

### Step 3: Review the Caching Option

Further into the setup wizard, under **Enhancing Website Performance**, you'll see the caching choice for your new site.

xSpeed Cache is marked **Recommended** and is switched on by default. Full Page Caching and Redis Object Caching stay off underneath it, with a note explaining why: xSpeed Cache already handles page and object caching on its own.

![The xSpeed Cache toggle, switched on and marked Recommended, with Full Page Caching and Redis Object Caching left off underneath.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-3.png)

You get page and object caching in one plugin, installed and switched on for you, with the matching Nginx rules written automatically.

Continue through the rest of the wizard (mail delivery, database configuration, and so on) as usual, then submit to start provisioning.

### Step 4: Watch It Get Configured During Setup

xCloud provisions your new site through a multi-step process. xSpeed Cache has a dedicated step in the Configuring stage.

![Site provisioning in progress with Configuring xSpeed Cache as the current step.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-4.png)

As provisioning continues, that step picks up a green checkmark once it's done. You don't need to take any action.

![Provisioning further along, with "Configuring xSpeed Cache" now marked complete.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-5.png)

### Step 5: Find xSpeed Cache in Your Site's Caching Tab

Once your site is live, you'll find its caching setting under **Sites → [your site] → WordPress → Caching** in xCloud.

The xSpeed Cache toggle is on, with a short status line: "xSpeed Cache is serving this site. On OpenLiteSpeed it manages its own server rules, so there is nothing further to configure here."

A **Purge Cache** button sits underneath, inside a Clear xSpeed Cache panel, with a warning that purging will briefly slow the site down while caches rebuild.

![The site's Caching tab in xCloud, with xSpeed Cache enabled and a Purge Cache button.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-6.png)

### Step 6: Purge the Cache When You Need To

If you've just pushed a content or design change and want visitors to see it immediately, you can purge the cache manually.

Click **Purge Cache** on the Caching tab. A confirmation toast appears: "Cache Purged Successfully. Changes will be applied soon."

![The confirmation toast after purging the xSpeed Cache, confirming the cache was cleared successfully.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-7.png)

## Final Outcome

Because xSpeed Cache installs as a real WordPress plugin, you'll also find its own menu inside wp-admin, separate from the xCloud dashboard.

In the WordPress admin sidebar, click **xSpeed Cache** to expand its menu: Overview, AI & agents, Settings, and Setup Wizard.

Opening Setup Wizard runs a quick environment check (WordPress version, PHP version, server type, cache directory permissions, permalinks, and plugin conflicts) before applying a caching profile.

![The xSpeed Cache plugin menu inside WordPress admin, with the Setup Wizard's environment review screen open.](/_landing/docs/xspeed-cache-8.png)

This is how you can set up xSpeed Cache during site creation and control caching from both the xCloud dashboard and WordPress admin.

Still need a hand? Our support team is always happy to help. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our [Support Team](https://xcloud.host/support/) or explore more guides in the [xCloud Documentation](https://xcloud.host/docs/).