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Hi,
I have W3 TOtal Cache installed for my WordPress site.
I would like to know if it would still work properly if I password-protect the website’s directory.
I would also like to know if / how the plugin uses website visitors’ data. Is a CDN automatically used for this Plugin?Thanks
Mel ParkerHello Melyssa,
Thank you for reaching out and I am happy to assist you with this.
There should be no issues with installing and using W3 Total Cache when the website is password protected as long as the permissions allow W3TC to write in those directories, for example, the .htaccess file creates a /cache/ folder, etc.
W3 Total Cache does not use or collect website visitors’ data and is fully GDPR compliant.
As for the CDN, this is the option in the W3 Total Cache. However, you also need to be signed up with a CDN provider, for example, Stackpath. Please check more about this in our article.I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!Hi,
Do I need a caching plugin at all? It is a simple site. hundetraining-mit-roya.at
I am confused with all the settings and would prefer not to use a caching plugin. Would not using one have a negative effect on my website?Does the use of W3 Total Cache set any cookies? Does W3 Total Cache interfere with a website cookie scanner or a cookie banner? If W3 Total Cache is enabled, does this affect the visible cookies shown in chrome developer tools?
Thanks
MelDoes W3 Total cache interfere with the plugin Maintenance Pro? I have a coming soon page enabled and it is not working as it should. Should I deactivate W3 Total cache for this?
Hello Melyssa,
Thank you for your feedback.
Yes, you should use a caching plugin to serve cached pages for the users, and make sure that the Browser Cache is enabled, so it’s always recommended to use W3 Total Cache. Depending on the website some advanced features like Minify or Object Caching can also help. YOu should not rely on your server to serve the website as fast as you can, so W3 Total Cache is the way to go.
To answer your questions:- W3 Total Cache does not set any cookies
- Most of the plugins for cookies and cookie banners are compatible with the W3 Total Cache so there are no compatibility issues.
- No, W3 Total Cache does not affect any cookies set or shown in Chrome developer tools
I am not sure what is the problem with the Maintenance Pro however, you can temporarily disable W3TC to confirm that there are some compatibility issues.
Thanks!
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