Maintain optimal performance for your Magento 2 store by efficiently flushing the Varnish cache using Stable Host's guide. Follow these steps to clear the Varnish cache directly from the Magento admin interface:
1. Log in to Magento Admin Panel:
- Access your Magento 2 admin panel using your credentials provided by Stable Host.
2. Navigate to Cache Management:
- From the Magento admin dashboard, navigate to System > Tools > Cache Management.
3. Select Varnish Cache Type:
- In the Cache Management page, locate the "Varnish Configuration" section.
- Check the checkbox next to "Varnish Configuration" to select it for flushing.
4. Flush Cache:
- With "Varnish Configuration" selected, click on the "Flush Cache" button above the cache grid.
- Confirm the action when prompted to flush the Varnish cache.
5. Update HTTP Cache Hosts Configuration:
- After flushing the cache, navigate to Stores > Configuration > Advanced > System > Full Page Cache.
- Under "Caching Application," select "Varnish Caching."
- In the "Varnish Configuration Options" section, ensure that the correct Varnish cache host is added to the "--http-cache-hosts" field. Use the hostname provided by Stable Host.
6. Verify Cache Flush:
- Once the cache is flushed and the HTTP cache hosts configuration is updated, verify that the Varnish cache has been cleared by accessing your Magento 2 store.
- Monitor cache hits and misses to ensure that the Varnish cache is functioning correctly after flushing.
7. Schedule Regular Cache Flushes:
- To maintain optimal cache performance, consider scheduling regular cache flushes at appropriate intervals.
- Determine the frequency of cache flushes based on your store's update frequency and traffic patterns.
8. Troubleshooting:
- If you encounter any issues with flushing the Varnish cache or notice unexpected behavior after flushing, refer to Stable Host's knowledge base or contact our support team for assistance.
9. Need Help?
- For further assistance or guidance on flushing the Varnish cache via the Magento admin interface and updating HTTP cache hosts configuration, don't hesitate to reach out to Stable Host's expert support team.
By following these steps in collaboration with Stable Host, you can effectively flush the Varnish cache directly from the Magento admin interface, ensuring optimal performance and user experience for your Magento 2 store.
