# How to integrate LiteSpeed Cache into Joomla

> Install and enable the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for Joomla in a few straightforward steps.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/perf-litespeed/how-to-integrate-litespeed-into-joomla
Updated: 2026-06-09

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This guide walks you through integrating LiteSpeed Cache into your Joomla site using the official LiteSpeed Cache plugin.

## Before you start

Make sure LiteSpeed Cache is [enabled in your cPanel](/knowledgebase/litespeed-cache/how-to-enable-litespeed-cache-in-cpanel) before following the steps below.

## Step 1 - Disable conflicting cache plugins

Deactivate any other full-page cache modules in Joomla, such as "System - Page Cache" or "JotCache". Running multiple cache plugins at the same time can cause conflicts.

![Joomla plugin manager showing cache modules](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/04/09/0409c19a85937a03aa0e833fd4fe264e88d44c82.png)

## Step 2 - Enable cache lookup in .htaccess

Add the following directives to the `.htaccess` file in your Joomla site's root directory:

```apacheconf
<IfModule LiteSpeed>
CacheLookup on
</IfModule>
```

## Step 3 - Install the LiteSpeed Cache plugin

1. Download the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for Joomla from the [LiteSpeed GitHub repository](https://github.com/litespeedtech/lscache-joomla).
2. In your Joomla Administrator, go to **Extensions > Manage > Install**.
3. Click **Browse Files**, select the downloaded zip file, and upload it.

![Joomla Extensions install screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/7b/22/7b2282c08a19531d309743904a1df160213e5f1f.png)

## Step 4 - Enable the plugin

1. Go to **Extensions > Plugins**.
2. Find the LiteSpeed Cache plugin and enable it.

![Joomla Plugins list showing LiteSpeed Cache plugin](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/05/9d/059d830ad41789358e45fa8d73f4bfef0b622c17.png)

To adjust the plugin's settings, go to **Components > LiteSpeed Cache**.

## Step 5 - Verify the integration

To confirm LiteSpeed Cache is working correctly:

1. Open your Joomla site in Chrome.
2. Open Developer Tools (F12) and go to the **Network** tab.
3. Reload the page and select a request.
4. In the response headers, look for `X-LiteSpeed-Cache: hit`.

If you see that header, LiteSpeed Cache is successfully integrated.

![Chrome Developer Tools showing X-LiteSpeed-Cache hit header](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/49/ca/49cab0a78cb58beedf0b028461e27b079fbbfa35.png)

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If you need help setting up or configuring LiteSpeed Cache, [contact the Kualo support team](https://www.kualo.com/company/contact).
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