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zlib.output_compression in cPanel

Did you know that zlib was developed to implement the portable network graphics (PNG) format?

In fact, zlib plays a key role in the world of compression.

It is derived from code utilized by popular utilities like Info-ZIP, zip, unzip, and gzip. In other words, zlib has revolutionized the way we handle compressed data.

In fact, at its core, zlib leverages the deflate compressed data format. By using zlib, developers gain access to a powerful toolkit to effortlessly compress and decompress data.

Furthermore, zlib is a powerful tool for optimizing web content delivery, that offers faster data transmission to end-users.

How to Enable and Disable zlib Compression in cPanel

• Then, we must locate the Software section and select Select PHP Version.
• Next, head to the Options tab under the PHP Version menu.
• Now, we have to locate the Zlib compression option.
• Then, choose either Enable or Disable as per our needs.

After the above steps, we would have either enabled or disabled zlib compression in cPanel.

Alternatively, we can enable zlib compression manually as seen below:

1. First, we have to locate our php.ini file.
2. Then, open the file to edit with File Manager in cPanel or via FTP.
3. Next, add the following line to the file:

   zlib.output_compression = On
4. Now, save and exit the file.

At the end of the day, with zlib compression at our disposal, you can boost our website’s performance.

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Conclusion

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