How to Uninstall LiteSpeed with cPanel on Dedicated Server/VPS

This guide walks you through removing LiteSpeed Web Server from your cPanel server and switching back to Apache.

Prerequisite

• Root Access - You need root access via SSH or WHM Terminal.
• LiteSpeed Installed - LiteSpeed Web Server is currently installed on your server.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access your server as the root user via SSH or Terminal in WHM.

2. Switch your server back to Apache web server.

/usr/local/lsws/admin/misc/cp_switch_ws.sh apache

3. Make sure Apache is running properly. You can check this in WHM:

• Go to WHM » Home » Server Status » Apache Status
• Confirm that Apache is active and running

4. Uninstall the LiteSpeed WHM plugin.

/usr/local/cpanel/whostmgr/docroot/cgi/lsws/lsws_whm_plugin_uninstall.sh

5. Remove all LiteSpeed Web Server files from your server.

/usr/local/lsws/admin/misc/uninstall.sh

Important Notes

• Apache Required - You must switch to Apache before uninstalling LiteSpeed.
• Plugin vs. Files - Step 4 removes the WHM plugin. Step 5 removes the actual LiteSpeed files.
• Root Access Needed - All commands must be run as the root user.

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Updated on: 25/05/2026