Ready to improve the speed of your WordPress website? RunCloud Hub is a comprehensive solution for optimizing WordPress server caching. 

In this article, we will explain how RunCloud Hub allows you to enable powerful features such as Redis object caching and Nginx caching on your server with just a few clicks. We’ll discuss using RunCloud Hub to boost WordPress speed, secure your server, and efficiently manage your WordPress hosting. 

But before we get started, let’s first understand what RunCloud Hub is and why you should use it.

What Is RunCloud Hub?

RunCloud Hub is a centralized platform for managing server-side optimization tools directly within WordPress.

It combines three powerful features: RunCache, Redis Object Cache, and Server Health & Transfer Stats monitoring. By integrating these tools into your WordPress dashboard, RunCloud Hub simplifies server management while also accelerating your website’s speed and reliability.

Suggested read: The Best WordPress Caching Plugins To Speed Up Your Site (2025) 

Core Features of RunCloud Hub

  1. RunCache (Nginx FastCGI/Proxy Cache): RunCache uses Nginx’s native caching mechanisms to store static page content and reduce server load. It supports cache exclusion rules for dynamic pages (e.g., WooCommerce carts or member portals) and offers preloading to generate caches proactively.
  2. Redis Object Cache: Redis Object Cache is Ideal for dynamic websites as it stores database queries in memory and reduces PHP execution times and database strain. This ensures faster load times for pages with personalized content.
  3. Server Health & Transfer Stats: Monitor critical server metrics, such as load averages, memory usage, and disk space, directly from your WordPress dashboard. 

Enhanced Security with Automated Redis ACL

In addition to providing seamless caching services, RunCloud automatically enables essential security features, including Redis Access Control Lists (ACL), to protect your Redis Object Cache implementation. While Redis Object Caching and Full-Page Caching are separate functionalities and do not share authentication methods, we highly recommend securing your Redis Object Cache, especially for production environments with multiple web applications on a single server.If one of your sites ever gets compromised, then using Redis ACLs helps to restrict access and reduce the risk of one site affecting others on your server.

How to Install RunCloud Hub

Installing RunCloud Hub takes just a moment, and automatically configures both server and WordPress components.

  1. Access RunCloud Dashboard
    Navigate to your web application’s RunCloud Hub menu within the RunCloud dashboard.
  1. Enable RunCloud Hub
    On the next screen, click “Let’s Get Started” to begin the installation process of the RunCloud Hub plugin. On the next screen, accept the terms and conditions, then click the “Install” button to start the installation. This triggers two actions:
    • Server-Side Setup: Configures Nginx caching (FastCGI or Proxy Cache, depending on your stack).
    • WordPress Integration: Installs the RunCloud Hub plugin, linking your site to server metrics and cache controls.
  1. Verify Installation
    After installation, a new tab will appear in your WordPress dashboard. Hovering over this tab will reveal purge options (e.g., “Clear All Cache” or “Clear Cache of This URL”) in your WordPress dashboard.

How to Use RunCloud Hub 

Once installed, RunCloud Hub’s WordPress plugin provides granular control over caching, server health, and performance tuning.

1. Monitoring Server Health & Traffic

The RunCloud Hub dashboard provides a quick overview of your server’s current status and displays key metrics such as server load, memory usage, and disk space consumption. You can access these metrics from your WordPress dashboard by navigating to Settings > RunCloud Hub > Stats.

Your dashboard also shows up-to-the-minute web traffic statistics, providing a real-time glimpse into your website’s activity. With these insights, it’s easy to monitor server health and identify potential issues at a glance.

2. Configuring RunCache

The RunCloud Hub plugin offers granular cache purging options and allows users to clear specific parts of their website’s cache, such as the homepage, individual posts/pages, or archive pages. It also allows users to custom-purge URLs and set up scheduled cache purges, ensuring their website always serves fresh content. This flexible system allows for precise cache management and troubleshooting.

RunCache in RunCloud Hub for WordPress

To do this, navigate to Settings > RunCloud Hub > RunCache in your WordPress dashboard. Here, you will find the following sections:

  • Purger Settings: Automate cache clearance when content updates (e.g., after publishing a post).
  • Cache Exclusion Rules: Exclude dynamic URLs (e.g., /cart/, /checkout/) from caching.
  • Preload Settings: Generate caches for all pages instantly, bypassing the need for user visits.

3. Enabling Redis Object Cache

RunCloud’s Redis Object Cache significantly speeds up the dynamic website performance by caching complex database queries, reducing server load, and accelerating PHP execution.

Unlike page caching, which stores full HTML outputs, Redis Object Cache stores the results of database queries. Subsequent visits will not require the same resource-intensive database lookups. This caching mechanism reduces database load, resulting in a faster and more responsive website.

You can enable this setting under the Settings > RunCloud Hub > Redis menu. On this screen, you can also configure options to exclude non-essential cache groups (e.g., plugin data) to optimize memory usage.

RunCloud Hub offers a convenient and secure “magic login link” feature that streamlines access to your WordPress dashboards. Instead of manually entering usernames and passwords, you can generate a unique, one-time login link directly from your RunCloud dashboard.

Clicking this link automatically logs you in to your WordPress site, saving you valuable time and eliminating the need to remember or type in your credentials. This speeds up your workflow and significantly enhances security by reducing exposure to keylogging or phishing attempts, giving you a safer and more efficient way to manage your WordPress sites.

To use this functionality, simply navigate to the RunCloud Hub page in your Web applications settings on your RunCloud dashboard and scroll down to the bottom. On this screen, click on the “Login as” button next to the name of the administrator account that you want to use.

Final Thoughts

In this guide, we’ve explored how RunCloud Hub simplifies server-side optimizations for WordPress and allows you to maximize performance without needing deep technical expertise. From accessing powerful caching mechanisms such as Nginx and Redis to fine-tuning your server with granular purging and real-time monitoring, RunCloud Hub gives you the control you need to ensure your website loads quickly and efficiently.

We’ve also highlighted the added security benefits, such as automatically enabled Redis ACL and the convenient magic link login, designed to enhance security and ease of use.

Whether you manage an eCommerce site or a high-traffic blog, RunCloud’s caching tools and monitoring features ensure peak performance. At the same time, the secure and user-friendly system makes it easy for you to manage and secure your server.

Ready to experience hassle-free server management and unlock the full potential of your WordPress websites?

Sign up for RunCloud today and discover how easy it can be to achieve top-tier performance while simplifying your workflow.

With features designed to optimize speed and security, RunCloud is your all-in-one solution for WordPress hosting management.

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FAQs About RunCloud Hub

What is RunCloud Hub?

RunCloud Hub is a WordPress optimization toolkit that offers server-side caching (RunCache) and Redis Object Cache functionality. It is compatible with dynamic sites and  WooCommerce stores and accelerates page loads by reducing database strain.

How do I install RunCloud Hub?

You can install RunCloud Hub via the RunCloud dashboard under your web app’s “RunCloud Hub” menu. 

Does RunCloud Hub work with WooCommerce?

Yes. RunCache’s cache exclusion feature lets you skip caching dynamic pages (cart, checkout), while Redis handles database queries. Together, they optimize WooCommerce without breaking functionality.

How does RunCloud Hub improve website speed?

RunCache serves cached pages directly from the server and bypasses the WordPress engine entirely. Redis stores database queries in memory, reducing PHP execution time. Combined, they minimize server load and boost performance.

Is RunCloud Hub free?

RunCloud Hub is available to all paid RunCloud users (Essentials, Professional, Business, and Enterprise). Magic Link Login, however, is exclusive to Business and Enterprise plans.

Can I use RunCloud Hub alongside other caching plugins?

Yes. Server-level RunCache/Redis and application-level plugins operate independently. Disable redundant features (e.g., page caching in WordPress plugins) to avoid conflicts.

Is RunCloud Hub compatible with other WordPress caching plugins?

Yes. RunCache and Redis Object Cache operate at the server level, while most plugins (e.g., MainWP) handle WordPress-level caching. You can disable overlapping features in third-party plugins to avoid conflicts. RunCache often outperforms WordPress plugins by serving cached pages directly via Nginx.

Can I use RunCloud Hub on non-WordPress sites?

No. RunCloud Hub is designed exclusively for WordPress. However, RunCloud supports other caching solutions (e.g., LiteSpeed Cache) for non-WordPress applications.

What happens if I disable Redis Object Cache?

Disabling Redis reverts database queries to standard MySQL, which may increase load times for dynamic content. However, RunCache will continue to handle static page caching for your site.