--- title: "How to Enable Caching in Joomla 4.0" description: "You can easily enable caching in Joomla using the global configuration options.  It comes with a built-in system of caching that can help to speed up the site if it’s necessary.  This..." url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/joomla/joomla-4/how-to-enable-caching/ date: 2021-08-27 modified: 2023-11-03 author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor" categories: ["Joomla 4"] type: post lang: en --- # How to Enable Caching in Joomla 4.0 ![How to Enable Caching in Joomla 4.0 Hero Image](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Enable-Caching-in-Joomla-1024x538.png) You can easily enable caching in Joomla using the global configuration options.  It comes with a built-in system of caching that can help to speed up the site if it’s necessary.  This article will define the type of caching Joomla provides as well as how to enable it in the new Joomla 4.0 interface.   - [Understanding Joomla Caching](#understanding) - [Enabling Caching in Joomla](#enabling) ![Secure VPS Hosting](https://design.inmotionhosting.com/assets/icons/custom/security.svg)Enjoy high-performance, lightning-fast servers with increased security and maximum up-time with our [Secure VPS Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/vps-hosting)! ![check mark](https://design.inmotionhosting.com/assets/icons/standard/check-blue.svg)Linux VPS ![check mark](https://design.inmotionhosting.com/assets/icons/standard/check-blue.svg)cPanel or Control Web Panel ![check mark](https://design.inmotionhosting.com/assets/icons/standard/check-blue.svg)Scalable ![check mark](https://design.inmotionhosting.com/assets/icons/standard/check-blue.svg)Website Migration Assistance [Linux VPS Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/vps-hosting/linux-vps) ## Understanding Joomla Caching Caching works by providing a preloaded copy of the website that displays quicker because of the shortened load time when a visitor views the website. You can also reference the[ Joomla documentation for cache setting](https://help.joomla.org/proxy?keyref=Help40:Site_Global_Configuration&lang=en#Cache_Settings)s for more info. There is one type of caching that is part of the Joomla configuration – file caching.  By default, caching is set to one of two settings: - **Conservative caching** – allows administrator users to select the modules that will be cached.  This option is better for Joomla sites that are frequently updated since you have the ability to remove caching from sections of the site that are often updated. - **Progressive caching** – all unique modules are cached; affects all modules and overrides cache settings within each module.  This type of caching is better for static sites where content does not often change. ## Enabling Caching in Joomla Caching is not enabled by default and must be enabled through the administrator dashboard.  Follow the steps below in order to enable caching in Joomla. 1. Log in to the Joomla Administrator Dashboard as an administrator or super user.![Joomla 4 admin dashboard](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joomla4-admin-dashboard.jpg) 2. Click on **System **in the menu at left. 3. You will then see the **System Dashboard** page. Click on **Global Configuration** in the left corner.![Global system page](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joomla4-global-system-page.jpg) 4. In the **Global Configuration** page you should see the System section highlighted and the **Cache **section immediately below **Debug**. Click on the drop-down arrow where you see **System Cache** set to* OFF – Caching disabled*.![Select Cache section](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joomla4-global-configuration-caching.jpg) 5. Here you will get to select the caching you wish to enable:  **Conservative **or **Progressive**. Note that the caching terms are named for how files are cached and not for the caching type it represents.  Conservative caching is best for sites where files are continually being updated.  Progressive caching is recommended for static sites where updates do not happen frequently.![Caching type selection](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/types-of-caching.jpg) 6. When you have selected the caching type you wish to use, make sure to click on **SAVE** or **SAVE & CLOSE** in the top left corner.  Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. That completes our tutorial on enabling the built-in caching within Joomla! 4.0.  If you are unsure if you should caching or if you do not know which setting works best for your site, then you should consult with a knowledgeable web developer or web administrator. 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