What is LSMCD User Manager
LSMCD User Manager is the cPanel tool that lets you manage the Memcached cache on the server through LiteSpeed Web Server.
LSMCD (LiteSpeed Memcached Daemon) is the improved version of Memcached, designed by LiteSpeed Technologies to run efficiently and with full compatibility in the LiteSpeed Enterprise environment.
On Konet servers, LSMCD is active on all shared and semi dedicated plans, providing high-performance object caching for CMSs such as WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
How it works
LSMCD runs as a service that temporarily stores data (objects) in RAM, significantly speeding up page loading.
Through LSMCD User Manager, each user has their own isolated Memcached environment for maximum security and performance.
Each hosting account has unique credentials (username and socket path) that CMSs or cache plugins use to connect to the Memcached service.
How to use it in cPanel
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Log in to cPanel.
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Go to the LiteSpeed Web Cache section and select LSMCD User Manager.
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You will see your account's Memcached connection details:
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Username
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Socket Path or Host
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Port (if a TCP socket is used)
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If needed, you can reset the password or reset the Memcached account.
For WordPress, Joomla or other applications, enter the above details in the caching plugin settings (e.g. LiteSpeed Cache → Object → Memcached).
Advantages of LSMCD
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Superior performance compared to classic Memcached.
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User isolation for maximum security.
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Full compatibility with LiteSpeed Enterprise Web Server.
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Integration with the WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin.
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Automatic management and restart through cPanel.
Practical examples
Example 1: WordPress
By enabling Object Cache in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin and entering the socket from LSMCD User Manager, database queries are reduced by up to 80%.
Example 2: Joomla
Enabling Memcached caching through configuration.php noticeably improves the response of the backend and modules.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to enable LSMCD myself?
No, it is already active on Konet servers. You simply connect using the details shown in cPanel.
Can I change the user or the socket path?
No, these are predefined for security reasons. You can only reset the password.
Do I need a plugin to use it?
Yes, for WordPress, Joomla or Drupal it must be enabled through the caching plugin or the CMS settings.
Is it better than Redis?
LSMCD offers excellent performance for database-heavy sites, while Redis is more effective for large applications with complex object caching. In practice, both are available on Konet servers and are chosen according to the needs of the site. For a detailed comparison, see the guide Redis vs Memcached.
Useful links
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LiteSpeed LSMCD Documentation: https://docs.litespeedtech.com/lsmcd/
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LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress: https://wordpress.org/plugins/litespeed-cache/
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Memcached Overview: https://memcached.org/
Conclusion
LSMCD User Manager is the tool that makes using Memcached in cPanel simple and secure.
It provides direct access to the caching service connection details, without any technical intervention, and lets websites hosted at Konet take full advantage of the power of LiteSpeed Web Server and CloudLinux OS for maximum speed and stability.