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OpenLiteSpeed VPS HostingLiteSpeed Caching With Full Root Access

OpenLiteSpeed is the free, open-source edition of the LiteSpeed web server, with page caching built in through LSCache. We install it with LSPHP and MariaDB on a hardened KVM VPS, so WordPress and other PHP sites get server-level caching on a server you control.

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Full root & SSH NVMe storage Daily backups Anti-DDoS 99.9% uptime SLA 11 locations

  • NVMe storage

    Cached pages and PHP files on fast disk.

  • Reserved vCores and RAM

    LSPHP processes on resources that are yours.

  • Root and SSH access

    Full control of the server and its config.

  • Daily backups

    Automatic backup of the previous 24 hours.

Why a VPS

Why Choose OpenLiteSpeed on a VPS

OpenLiteSpeed pairs an event-driven web server with a built-in page cache, so PHP sites can be fast without a separate caching layer.

  1. Server-level page caching

    LSCache caches pages inside the web server, and the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress manages it from your dashboard.

  2. Event-driven architecture

    Like NGINX, it handles many connections with a few processes.

  3. LSPHP for PHP

    LiteSpeed's own PHP handler (LSAPI) runs PHP efficiently alongside the server.

  4. Free and open source

    No licence fee, unlike LiteSpeed Enterprise.

The stack

How an OpenLiteSpeed Server Works

The web server answers cached pages itself; only uncached requests reach PHP.

Request from a browser or app (HTTPS)

  1. Web server

    OpenLiteSpeed

    HTTPS, HTTP/3 and static files.

  2. Page cache

    LSCache

    Cached pages served by the web server without running PHP.

  3. PHP runtime

    LSPHP (LSAPI)

    PHP processes started and managed by OpenLiteSpeed.

  4. Database

    MariaDB or MySQL

    On localhost only.

  5. Admin

    WebAdmin console (port 7080)

    Web-based configuration, reached through an SSH tunnel; the port stays closed in the firewall.

Worth knowing

  • OpenLiteSpeed reads rewrite rules from .htaccess, but only when the server restarts, not on every request.
  • Configuration changes take effect after a graceful restart.
  • The LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress purges cached pages automatically when content changes.
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise shares LSCache but adds full Apache compatibility and needs a paid licence.
What you can run

What You Can Run

  • Fast WordPress sites

    LSCache plus the LiteSpeed Cache plugin.

  • WooCommerce stores

    Cached catalogue pages, with cart and checkout kept dynamic.

  • Several PHP sites

    Virtual hosts for company or client sites on one server.

  • PHP frameworks

    Laravel and other PHP apps on LSPHP.

  • Sites used to LiteSpeed

    Keep LSCache when moving from LiteSpeed-based shared hosting to a VPS.

  • Static sites

    Fast static file serving with HTTP/3.

VPS Plans

VPS Plans for OpenLiteSpeed

With page caching, VPS-1 handles busy WordPress sites. Choose VPS-2 or above for stores and sites with many logged-in users.

VPS-1

Small websites, APIs, bots and development servers.

₹1,008 /mo
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  • 2 vCores
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 40 GB NVMe
  • 500 Mbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation
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VPS-2

Production apps, WordPress and online stores.

₹1,906 /mo
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  • 4 vCores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 75 GB NVMe
  • 1 Gbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation

VPS-3

Busy stores, SaaS products and several projects.

₹2,748 /mo
Get Started
  • 6 vCores
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 100 GB NVMe
  • 2 Gbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation

VPS-4

High-traffic apps, large databases and agencies.

₹5,274 /mo
Get Started
  • 8 vCores
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 200 GB NVMe
  • 3 Gbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation

* Unlimited traffic in Europe and North America. In Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney a monthly allowance applies (VPS-1 500 GB, VPS-2/VPS-3 1 TB, VPS-4 3 TB), then speed is limited to 10 Mbps until the next month.

Sizing guide

Which Plan for Your OpenLiteSpeed Server

Cached pages cost almost nothing; size for uncached traffic, PHP processes and the database.

Recommended VPS plan for each OpenLiteSpeed workload
Workload Start with Why
A few WordPress sites VPS-1 2 vCores · 4 GB RAM LSCache serves most visitors from cache.
Busy site or WooCommerce store VPS-2 4 vCores · 8 GB RAM More LSPHP processes for uncached pages.
Many sites or heavy logged-in traffic VPS-3 6 vCores · 12 GB RAM 6 vCores and 12 GB RAM.
Agency server VPS-4 8 vCores · 24 GB RAM 24 GB RAM and 200 GB NVMe for many virtual hosts.

A starting point, not a limit: every plan upgrades in place, keeping your data, IP address and configuration.

Apache, NGINX or OpenLiteSpeed?

Three ways to serve PHP sites from your VPS, and where each one fits.

Feature Apache (LAMP) NGINX (LEMP) OpenLiteSpeed
Architecture Processes or threads Event-driven Event-driven
.htaccess Read on every request Not supported Rewrite rules, read on restart
Built-in page cache mod_cache FastCGI cache LSCache, with CMS plugins
HTTP/3 Not supported In recent versions Yes
Configuration Text files Text files Web console or text files
Best for Software that relies on .htaccess Busy sites and reverse proxies WordPress with LSCache
Explore Apache (LAMP) Explore NGINX (LEMP) See Plans
After handover

Working With OpenLiteSpeed

Everyday tasks: the admin console, restarts, the cache plugin and logs.

  1. Open the WebAdmin console

    Tunnel the port over SSH, then browse to https://localhost:7080.

  2. Apply configuration changes

    A graceful restart keeps connections alive.

  3. Install the WordPress cache plugin

    Manages LSCache from the WordPress dashboard.

  4. Read the error log

    The first place to look when something breaks.

# 1. Open the WebAdmin console

ssh -L 7080:127.0.0.1:7080 admin@your-vps

# 2. Apply configuration changes

sudo /usr/local/lsws/bin/lswsctrl restart

# 3. Install the WordPress cache plugin

cd /var/www/example.com && wp plugin install litespeed-cache --activate

# 4. Read the error log

sudo tail -f /usr/local/lsws/logs/error.log

Example shell commands; adjust paths, names and versions to your project.

Example commands; adjust names, paths and versions to your project. Deploying and maintaining your application is yours to do (or ask us for a quote).

Free one-time setup

Installed and Secured Before You Log In

The VPS is unmanaged: after handover the server is yours to run. Before that, our engineers do the first setup once, free, so you start from a hardened server with OpenLiteSpeed in place.

  1. Choose a plan and location

    Pick the resources you need and the datacentre closest to your users.

  2. Tell us your OpenLiteSpeed setup

    Versions, database and domain: at order or right after.

  3. We install and secure it

    Server hardened, OpenLiteSpeed installed and tested, HTTPS on your domain.

  4. You take over with root

    SSH access to a working server, ready for your code and data.

Your OpenLiteSpeed stack

  • OpenLiteSpeed from the official LiteSpeed repository
  • LSPHP in the version you choose, with common extensions
  • MariaDB or MySQL with a database for your site
  • A virtual host for your domain with HTTPS
  • The WebAdmin console kept off the public internet

Yours to run after handover

  • Ongoing server administration
  • Application maintenance and updates
  • Debugging your code
  • Migrating existing sites or data

Not included in the free setup, but we can quote for it. No control panel by default: CloudPanel, HestiaCP or Virtualmin on request at no cost; cPanel and Plesk need their own licence.

Under the hood

Platform Specs and Locations

The same KVM platform on every plan; only the CPU, RAM, storage and port speed change.

VPS platform specifications
Virtualisation KVM with reserved vCores and RAM
Storage NVMe SSD on every plan
Network Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6, 500 Mbps to 3 Gbps per plan
Operating systems Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04 LTS · Debian 13, 12 and 11 · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux · Fedora · FreeBSD
Access Full root over SSH, key-based login
Backups Automatic daily backup of the previous 24 hours; snapshots and longer retention on request
Protection Always-on anti-DDoS mitigation
Availability 99.9% uptime SLA

Secured before we hand it over

  • Non-root sudo user created for daily work
  • SSH key login, password login for root disabled
  • Firewall (UFW) open only for the ports you use
  • Fail2ban blocking repeated login attempts
  • Automatic security updates enabled
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL on your domain
  • Timezone, swap and hostname configured

Asia-Pacific

  • Mumbai
  • Singapore
  • Sydney

Europe

  • London
  • Limburg
  • Roubaix
  • Gravelines
  • Strasbourg
  • Milan
  • Warsaw

North America

  • Beauharnois

Availability per location changes with demand; we confirm your location before setup. In Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney each plan includes a monthly traffic allowance (VPS-1 500 GB, VPS-2 and VPS-3 1 TB, VPS-4 3 TB); beyond it, speed is limited to 10 Mbps until the next month.

Who it's for

Who an OpenLiteSpeed VPS Suits

  • WordPress site owners

    Server-level caching with a plugin you already know.

  • Agencies

    Many cached PHP sites on one server.

  • Developers who like a web console

    Configuration through WebAdmin as well as files.

Running it well

Security and Performance for OpenLiteSpeed

Security

  • Keep the WebAdmin port closed and reach it through an SSH tunnel.
  • Use a strong WebAdmin password.
  • Keep OpenLiteSpeed and LSPHP updated from the LiteSpeed repository.
  • Remove the example virtual host if you do not use it.

Performance

  • Turn on LSCache and use the matching CMS plugin.
  • Open UDP 443 if you want HTTP/3.
  • Size LSPHP process limits to the RAM you have.
  • Add Redis object caching for WordPress.
OpenLiteSpeed VPS FAQs

Questions Before You Deploy

Not covered here? Ask an engineer before you order.

Get LiteSpeed Caching on Your Own Server

Choose a plan and we hand over OpenLiteSpeed with LSPHP, your database and HTTPS, ready for your sites.

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