After activating AccelerateWP, if you notice the loading bar remains displayed and AccelerateWP is stuck on the loading animation, follow these steps to resolve the issue.
Pre-requirements
- Back up your website, including databases and files, before making any changes. This ensures you can restore it in case something goes wrong.
- Ensure you have root or sudo access to perform the necessary operations on the server.
- Make sure you have SSH access enabled to run the required commands.
- Review your current server setup and check for any customizations that might conflict with AccelerateWP.
Step 1: Ensure the Domain Meets AccelerateWP Requirements
Confirm that your domain and environment meet the following conditions:
- The website must be running on an Apache or LiteSpeed web server.
- The server must have a CloudLinux OS Shared Pro, Solo, or Admin license.
- PHP version must be 7.2 or higher.
- WordPress version must be 5.6 or higher.
- Ensure no other WordPress caching plugins are installed, as they can conflict with AccelerateWP.
- WordPress must not be running in Multisite mode.
Step 2: Update AccelerateWP to the Latest Version
To update AccelerateWP, log in via SSH as a root user and run:
yum update accelerate-wpThis ensures that you're running the most up-to-date version, addressing any known bugs or compatibility issues.
Step 3: Reinstall AccelerateWP Dependencies
If the issue persists after updating, try reinstalling the AccelerateWP dependencies:
rpm -qR accelerate-wpThis command will list the required dependencies. To reinstall them, run:
yum reinstall cloudlinux-site-optimization-module cloudlinux-awp-pluginBest Practices After Installation
- Clear any server-side and client-side caches after updating or reinstalling to avoid loading outdated resources.
- Test the functionality of AccelerateWP on a staging environment if possible, before applying the changes to your production server.
- Monitor the performance of the website after applying changes to ensure there are no new issues or slowdowns.
