This article will show you how to configure your M3 content delivery network plan with WordPress installed via the W3 Total Cache plug-in.

Requirements

• Make sure you have an active M3 content delivery network services. If you do not have a CDN services you can view our plans at M3Server.com
• Login to your M3 client area click on services > my services.
• Latest version of WordPress, installed with the W3 Total Cache plug-in.

Configuration Steps

1. Validate CDN subdomain is working. Put cdn.yourdomain.com into browser.
   • Works: Proceed to Step 2.
   • Doesn’t Work: Ask a M3 tech to review your DNS record.
2. Configure W3TC plugin in WordPress
   • Click General Settings
     
   • Scroll down to CDN Section
     
   • Check the Enable: Theme files, media library attachments, CSS, JS files etc will appear to load instantly for site visitors.
   • For the CDN Type select (Origin Pull) Generic Mirror
   • Click Save All Settings
3. Configure W3TC CDN Setting
   • Select Performance > CDN
     
   • Scroll down to the Configuration
     
   • Under SSL support, select Disabled (always use HTTP)
   • In the Replace site’s hostname with: cdn.yourdomain.com
   • Click Save all settings to deploy your W3 Total Cache configuration.
   • Click Purge All Cache
   • Load your domain in browser to make sure everything it working properly.
   • Browser validation: view source on your website page looking for the CDN subdomain in your source code.