EDGE CACHING
Edge Caching for WordPress, Switched On From xCloud
Edge caching stores your WordPress pages on Cloudflare's network, so visitors get them from a location near them instead of from your server. xCloud turns it on with one switch on the site's Caching page. It is for WordPress sites that use Cloudflare, and it is free on every plan.
- Whole pages served from Cloudflare
- Carts, checkouts and logins skipped for you
- Free on every plan
WHY IT MATTERS
Why Cache Pages at the Edge?
Faster for far-away visitors
Pages come from a Cloudflare location near the visitor, not from one server across the world.
Less work for your server
Cached pages are answered by Cloudflare, so your server handles fewer requests in a traffic spike.
Works with your page cache
Keep your server's page cache or caching plugin. The edge cache sits in front of it.
WHAT YOU GET
What Does Edge Caching on xCloud Include?
One switch
Turn on Cloudflare Edge Cache from the site's Caching page. xCloud creates the Cloudflare cache rule.
Ready-made exclusions
Admin, login and the standard cart, checkout and account pages are skipped, and so are logged-in visitors.
Your own rules
Add URL and cookie patterns that should never be cached under Advanced Settings.
Purge in one click
Clear the edge cache from xCloud, or from Cache in the WordPress admin bar.
HOW IT WORKS
How Do You Turn On Edge Caching?
Connect Cloudflare
Connect your Cloudflare account to xCloud and set the site to Cloudflare SSL.
Open Caching
Open the site, then go to WordPress → Caching.
Switch it on
Turn on Cloudflare Edge Cache, check Advanced Settings, and click Save Changes.
LIMITS AND PLANS
What Should You Know Before You Turn On Edge Caching?
WordPress sites
Edge caching is for WordPress sites, on Nginx or OpenLiteSpeed servers.
Cloudflare SSL
The site needs Cloudflare SSL and a domain in your connected Cloudflare account.
Not on staging domains
Demo and staging sites on a staging domain cannot use it. Add your own domain first.
Not with password protection
Edge caching cannot work while password protection (Basic Authentication) is on. Turn it off first.
Cloudflare APO can conflict
If your Cloudflare account uses Automatic Platform Optimization (APO), the two can conflict. We recommend turning APO off first.
Server blocks do not apply
IP and region blocks set on your server do not cover cached pages. Blocked visitors can still see them.
Clear it after you edit
The cache does not clear by itself when you edit a page. Purge it after each change.
Free on every plan
Edge caching is free on every plan. If you use the Cloudflare Enterprise add-on, it handles edge caching instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people ask about Edge Caching on xCloud.
What is edge caching on xCloud?
It stores your WordPress pages on Cloudflare's network, so visitors get them from a nearby location. You turn it on from the site's Caching page in xCloud.
Is edge caching free?
Yes. Edge caching is free on every xCloud plan. You need a Cloudflare account connected to xCloud and Cloudflare SSL on the site.
Will edge caching break my WooCommerce cart or checkout?
xCloud skips the standard cart, checkout and account pages by default, and visitors who are logged in or have items in their cart. If you renamed those pages, add them under Advanced Settings.
How do I clear the edge cache after I change my site?
Click Purge Cache on the site's Caching page in xCloud, or use Cache, then Purge edge cache, in the WordPress admin bar.
Can I use edge caching with my caching plugin?
Yes. Keep your server's page cache or a plugin like WP Rocket. The edge cache keeps each page for as long as your page cache or plugin says it should.
Serve Your Pages From Near Every Visitor
Host WordPress on xCloud and switch on edge caching for free.