How to enable Memcached on your website

You can enable Memcached on your website to get object caching that reduces database load.

What is Object Caching?

Object caching stores the results of database queries so that they are not executed again and again. This reduces the load on the database and makes the website faster – especially if it has many dynamic pages or heavy content.

What is Memcached?

Memcached is an open-source caching system that runs in the server's RAM.
In simple terms:

• It drastically reduces page load time.

• It is ideal for websites with high traffic or complex databases.

• It is offered FREE on all hosting plans at Konet.

Enabling Memcached in cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel
   Use your credentials to log in.

2. Find the LSMCD Manager
   In the Advanced section, click LSMCD User Manager.

3. Create a password
   Click Change Password and set a new password for the LSMCD username (the same as your cPanel username).

4. Confirm activation
   Once the password is set, Memcached is ready to use.

Enabling Memcached in WordPress with LiteSpeed Cache

1. From the WordPress Dashboard, go to:
   LiteSpeed Cache > Cache > Object.

2. In the Object Cache Settings:

   • Select ON.

   • Method: Memcached.

   • Host: 127.0.0.1

   • Port: 11211

   • Username: your cPanel username

   • Password: the LSMCD password you set

3. Click Save Changes.

Repeat the same process for each WordPress installation.

Enabling Memcached in other applications

For frameworks or CMSs other than WordPress (e.g. Joomla, Drupal, Laravel):

• Method: Memcached

• Host: 127.0.0.1

• Port: 11211

• Default Object Lifetime: 360 seconds

• Username: cPanel username

• Password: LSMCD password

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Do I need to install additional plugins?
For WordPress, no – LiteSpeed Cache is enough. For other CMSs, you may need a plugin or module (e.g. Joomla Cache Extension).

2. What if Memcached does not work?
Make sure you have set the username/password correctly in the LSMCD Manager. If the problem persists, open a ticket with Support.

3. What is the difference between Memcached and Redis?
Redis supports more features (e.g. data persistence), while Memcached is lighter and faster for object caching. Both are provided on our servers. For Redis, see the LiteSpeed Redis Cache Manager guide.

4. How much speed do I gain?
Load time is usually reduced by 30-50% on dynamic sites with many databases.

5. Is there an additional cost?
No. At Konet, Memcached is offered free on all hosting plans.