Enhancing the performance of your WordPress website is crucial for improving user experience and search engine rankings. One effective way to achieve faster load times is by integrating BunnyCDN. This guide walks you through the process of setting up BunnyCDN with your WordPress site using the BunnyCDN WordPress plugin.
What You’ll Need
Before proceeding make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:
- Ensure that your WordPress installation is version 6.0 or higher, and you are running it with PHP version 7.4 or higher. This is necessary to install the BunnyCDN plugin, as it will not appear in the plugin list on earlier versions.
Installing the BunnyCDN WordPress plugin
Follow these steps to install the BunnyCDN plugin on your WordPress site:
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel to get started.
- Once logged in, click on Plugins and then on the Add New Plugin button in the menu.
- In the top right corner, a search box will appear. Type BunnyCDN into this box and press enter. Find the BunnyCDN plugin in the search results and click on the Install Now button.
Configuring the BunnyCDN WordPress plugin
Once the plugin is installed, you'll need to configure it:
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To configure the BunnyCDN plugin select bunny.net on the left navigation pane and click login/create account.
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Create an account or login with your bunny.net account.
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After login, select Integration Wizard to proceed.
- Type in the URL of your WordPress website and click Confirm URL. The Integration Wizard will use this URL to configure BunnyCDN with your site.
If your bunny.net account already has a Pullzone for this URL, you will be prompted to either use an existing pull zone or create a new one. Make your selection based on your needs:
3. Congratulations! You have successfully configured the BunnyCDN plugin!
BunnyCDN is already enabled by default once you complete the setup. There's no need for manual activation or additional steps to speed up your website. BunnyCDN takes care of everything, ensuring your website benefits from faster loading times immediately.
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