Installation Requirements

Before installing ZiziCache, ensure your server meets the following minimum requirements:

Server Requirements

• PHP Version: 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.2+ recommended)
• WordPress Version: 4.7 or higher (latest version recommended)
• Memory Limit: 256 MB minimum (512 MB recommended)
• Disk Space: At least 50 MB free space for cache storage
• File Permissions: Write permissions for wp-content directory

Optional Enhancements

• Redis Object Cache: For enhanced object caching performance
• OPcache: For PHP script optimization
• mod_rewrite: For advanced .htaccess optimizations

Installation Methods

Method 1: Manual Upload

1. Download the ZiziCache plugin zip file
2. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Add New
3. Click Upload Plugin
4. Choose the downloaded zip file and click Install Now
5. After installation, click Activate Plugin

Method 2: FTP Installation

1. Download and extract the ZiziCache plugin files
2. Upload the entire zizi-cache folder to /wp-content/plugins/
3. In WordPress admin, go to Plugins � Installed Plugins
4. Find ZiziCache and click Activate

First-Time Setup

Automatic Security Setup

Upon activation, ZiziCache automatically:

• Creates necessary cache directories with proper security
• Generates .htaccess files for cache protection
• Sets up secure file permissions
• Initializes default configuration settings

Access the Dashboard

After activation, you’ll find ZiziCache in your WordPress admin menu:

1. Look for the ZiziCache menu item in your admin sidebar od admin bar
2. Click on it to access the main dashboard
3. You’ll see the overview dashboard with configuration options

Initial Configuration

Quick Start Settings

For immediate performance improvements, enable these basic settings:

1. Page Cache: Enable in Cache Settings tab
2. CSS Minification: Enable in Optimization tab
3. JavaScript Minification: Enable in Optimization tab
4. Image Lazy Loading: Enable in Optimization tab

Recommended First Steps

1. Review the system status on the main dashboard
2. Configure basic cache settings according to your needs
3. Test your website functionality after each optimization
4. Monitor performance improvements using browser dev tools

Verification of Installation

Check Plugin Status

• Verify ZiziCache appears in Plugins > Installed Plugins
• Confirm the plugin status shows as “Active”
• Check that the ZiziCache menu is visible in admin sidebar or admin bar

Test Basic Functionality

1. Visit your website homepage
2. Check browser developer tools for ZiziCache indicators
3. Look for cache-related headers in the network tab
4. Verify that optimizations are being applied

Next Steps

After successful installation, explore the configuration options to customize ZiziCache for your specific needs. Start with basic cache settings and gradually enable more advanced optimizations while monitoring your website’s performance and functionality.

For detailed configuration guides, refer to the Cache Management and Optimization documentation sections.