How to Configure Redis Object Cache in aaPanel

Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store that can be used as a caching mechanism for your website. In this guide, we will show you how to configure Redis object cache in aaPanel, a popular web hosting control panel.

Step 1: Install Redis on your Server

The first step is to install Redis on your server. You can do this by logging into your server via SSH and running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install redis-server

Step 2: Install Redis Extension in PHP

Next, you need to install the Redis extension for PHP. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo apt install php-redis

Step 3: Configure Redis Object Cache in aaPanel

Now that Redis is installed on your server, you can configure Redis object cache in aaPanel. Here's how:

1. Log in to your aaPanel dashboard.
2. Click on the "Hosting Control" tab.
3. Under the "Web" section, click on the domain for which you want to configure Redis object cache.
4. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on "PHP Config".
5. Scroll down to the "Enable Redis" option and toggle it to "On".
6. Enter the Redis server IP address and port number in the respective fields.
7. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

Step 4: Test Redis Object Cache

Once you have configured Redis object cache in aaPanel, you can test it to make sure it's working correctly. You can do this by adding the following code to your website's wp-config.php file:

define('WP_REDIS_HOST', '127.0.0.1');
define('WP_REDIS_PORT', '6379');

After adding the code, visit your website and check if the Redis object cache is working as expected.

Conclusion

Configuring Redis object cache in aaPanel can help improve the performance of your website by caching frequently accessed data in memory. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up Redis object cache in aaPanel and enjoy the benefits of faster page load times and improved overall site performance.