To configure Varnish Cache for Magento 2, you'll need to make changes to both your Varnish configuration file and your Magento configuration. Here are the steps to configure Varnish Cache for Magento 2:
1. Install and Configure Varnish:
- install Varnish on your server and make sure it's running.
- Locate the Varnish configuration file. It's usually located at /etc/varnish/default.vcl or /etc/varnish/default.vcl.
- Open the Varnish configuration file in a text editor.
2. Configure Backend Connection:
- Find the backend default section in the Varnish configuration file.
- Configure the backend to point to your Magento server by modifying the host and port settings. For example:
Note: The host and port values should match your Magento server configuration.
3. Configure Varnish Listening Port:
- By default, Varnish listens on port 6081. If you want to change the port, modify the DAEMON_OPTS in the /etc/default/varnish file or the corresponding configuration file for your system.
4. Configure Magento to Use Varnish:
- Log in to your Magento 2 admin panel.
- Go to Stores > Configuration > Advanced > System > Full Page Cache.
- Set the Caching Application field to Varnish Caching.
- Expand the Varnish Configuration section.
- Enter the Varnish server IP or hostname in the Access list field. If you have multiple Varnish servers, separate them with a comma.
- Enter the Varnish server port in the Backend Port field. By default, it's set to 8080.
- Click on Save Config to save the changes.
5. Test and Verify Configuration:
- Clear the Magento cache by running the following command from the Magento root directory:
- Restart Varnish for the changes to take effect.
- Test your Magento store to ensure Varnish is caching the pages properly.
That's it! You have successfully configured Varnish Cache for Magento 2. Make sure to monitor Varnish's performance and adjust the configuration as needed for optimal caching.
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