Getting Technical Support
Getting Technical Support
If you're experiencing issues or need additional help, you may reach out to chat support in the bottom right hands side of our website. If a live agent is unavailable, the message will be converted to a support ticket and you'll get a response via email.
If you're having a technical issue or conflict, please leave temporary admin access and details of the issue you're experiencing by filling out this form.PopularUsing WP Compress with Cloudflare
Using WP Compress with Cloudflare
You can use both WP Compress and Cloudflare together! 🎉
We simply recommend not doubling up on settings (with Cloudflare or elsewhere) but you can toggle on/off any settings in our portal.
Make sure hotlinking protection is off so that we can download the images, but other than that you should be all set right out of the box!
If you're having trouble with critical css generation or image optimization, please whitelist the following user agent in CloudflarePopularImages or Scripts Not Loading with Custom Domain (CNAME)
Images or Scripts Not Loading with Custom Domain (CNAME)
I get an error message saying that the server could not prove that it is cdn.mysite.com since the security certificate is from *.zapwp.com
Error Message: NET::ERRCERTCOMMONNAMEINVALID
The Solution
The CNAME did not propogate before you linked the account - you can simply reset and re-add it via the plugiSome readersImages Not Showing in Safari
If your site ever looks like this in Safari, don't panic!
It's typically just an issue with WebP images or outdated cache files being served.Few readersWhy are my images not showing as WebP?
We aim for WebP generation and delivery to be automatic; however, in certain situations WebP delivery may have a conflict.
The first step is to right click on the image, hit save and see if the file actually is WebP as with our URL structure, it may appear to be .png by conventional naming, but the extension you see is for the ORIGINAL file via the CDNFew readersHow to Exclude JavaScript from Delay JS
How to Exclude From Delay JS
You may want to exclude a file from Delay JS if you're site is facing display issues, UX interactivity problems or console errors that you'd like to resolve.
While more advanced, a great first step is to check the console log and exclude the file(s) that are notated
To find the exclude options, follow this guide or simply click the gear next to DelayJS!
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Images not showing or showing up blank
Don't worry, we'll make sure you're all set and your images are showing soon!
Typically it's a conflict with another lazy loading option, such as "lazy" coming from a theme, performance, cache plugin or even native wordpress.
If you're facing issues with blank images, please first turn off lazy and adaptive images to see if images return!Few readersWhat does "CNAME Limiter introduced because of free SSL Limits" mean?
When setting up an SSL, our provider, letsencrypt blocks 5 failed attempts in a 7 day span - so we now limit that before it happens to assure you don't get blocked out of our control.
Please see https://letsencrypt.org/docs/rate-limits/ for more information.Few readersWhitelisting WP Compress for Uninterrupted Service
Whitelisting User Agent and IPs for Uninterrupted Service
Encountering issues like "Invalid Access Key," "Cannot Communicate Error" in your portal, or "Unable to Optimize Images," and "Critical CSS blocked from running" could be due to our servers being blocked from communicating with your website. This could be a result of certain security restrictions. You can resolve this by whitelisting our user agent and the IP addresses we use.
Steps to Whitelist User Agent and IP Addresses
1. WhFew readersHow can I exclude an image, asset or script?
How can I exclude an image, asset or script?
To exclude an image, asset or other file type from the CDN, delay JS, critical CSS or any other applicable setting, simply go into your plugin settings panel or portal and click the tab of what you'd like to exclude:
In this example, we'll pick CDN Delivery - from there, click the GEAR ICON
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How to use CNAME with Cloudflare DNS
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a CNAME record in Cloudflare DNS for WP Compress CDN and making sure it is NOT proxied.
Log in to your Cloudflare account and select the domain you want to manage.
Go to the DNS section in the Cloudflare dashboard.
Click the Add Record button.
Select CNAME as the type of record you want to add.
Enter the name of the subdomain you want to create a CNAME for in thFew readersUsing the CDN with Hide My WP Ghost
Using the CDN with Hide My WP Ghost
Hide My WP Ghost can change the default paths, so for compatibility you'd need to treat it as it's an external or different URL for the plugin to find your CDN assets!Few readersHow to exclude a specific URL (login page, cart, etc) from WP Compress
Exclude Specific URLs from Optimization
To bypass optimization for specific pages like custom login pages, shopping carts, or other pages that may conflict with WP Compress, follow these steps:
Go to Advanced Settings in your WP Compress dashboard.
Navigate to Other Optimizations.
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Then search WPCompress and make sure you hit WHITELIST
Alternatively you can whitelist:Few readersHow to Fix High Server Response Times (TTFB)
Guide to Improving TTFB with WP Compress
Follow these steps to reduce your TTFB:
Activate the Recommended Mode in WP Compress
Start with the recommended settings in WP Compress. This should solve most issues instantly.
WP Compress Settings General Optimization Mode Recommended
Ensure Advanced Caching is ON
Make sure that advanced caching is activated. If not, turn it on.
WP Compress Settings CDN Advanced Caching ON
Check your / DirectoFew readersReduce Initial Server Response Time Flag in Google PageSpeed Insights
Reduce Initial Server Response Time Flag in Google PageSpeed Insights
If you see a warning like this and you have our cache active, then something is not correct:
If this is the case, please try re-testing the page so the cache would have generated - you can check in smart optimization as well:
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Troubleshooting: Critical CSS Not Generating
If you're experiencing issues with the generation of Critical CSS on your website, follow these troubleshooting steps to identify and resolve common obstacles.
Check for Bot Protection, Security Plugins, and Firewalls
Critical CSS generation might be blocked by security measures on your server or within your application. EnsureFew readersHow to re-connect an existing website
How to Reconnect an Existing Website:
If you’re looking to transfer or refresh the connection of your website with WP Compress, follow these simple steps. This process is useful when migrating a website from one account to another, or if you’re troubleshooting connection issues.
Delete the site from the portal account:
Generate a new access key in the WP Compress manFew readersWhat happens if I see incorrect image sizes?
What Should I Do If I See Incorrect Image Sizes?
When calculating the correct responsive image size, we strive to provide pixel-perfect images through careful optimization. However, some themes or plugins may override the new sizing in the srcset attribute as they attempt to implement their own responsive image versions.
In most cases, this should not cause issues. However, if you notice incorrect image sizes, as shown below, you can disable their generated srcset and rely on our pixel-pFew readers