Site Speed
30-90 minAdvanced
Improve Magento store performance through caching, CDN, code optimization, and server configuration.
Prerequisites
- Access to Magento admin
- Server access for advanced optimizations
Intermediate
Enable Full Page Cache
Use Varnish or built-in cache.
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Configure Varnish (Recommended)
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Go to Stores > Configuration > Advanced > System > Full Page Cache
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Set 'Caching Application' to 'Varnish Cache'
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Export VCL for your Varnish version and configure server
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Alternative: Built-in Cache
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If Varnish isn't available, use 'Built-in Cache'
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Less performant but easier to set up
Verification Checklist
Pro Tips
- Use Redis for session and cache storage instead of files
- Enable production mode: bin/magento deploy:mode:set production
- Consider Elasticsearch for faster catalog search