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How to use GZip

We support sending gzip files, or gunziping/gzipping files on the shared server. This is not the same as mod_gzip.

You can use gzip by entering your cPanel > File Manager. Select any file or folder and click the Compress link in the top right.

Similarly, there is an Extract link for ungzipping.

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Matthew Whatman
Why isn't mod_gzip available for shared servers?
Posted: March 29, 2010
HostGator
Our servers run Apache 2, so it would be mod_deflate as opposed to mod_gzip.

Mod_deflate is too resource intensive. Instead, consider database optimization and more efficient script coding to reduce page size and reuse components across pages.
Posted: March 29, 2010
Colleen Lynn
What is the difference between Gzip and using the "Optimize website" tool within cPanel? And, should a webmaster use both or just one?
Posted: July 10, 2010
HostGator
They are the same; use one or the other.
Posted: July 12, 2010
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Posted: December 13, 2011 (Global Reply)
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