The Offload Settings panel gives users control over offloading their media and static files (CSS & JS) to cloud storage. This helps reduce local server load, increase website speed, and optimize storage usage.

Accessing Offload Settings

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Click on Next3 Offload in the sidebar.
3. Select the Offload Settings submenu.

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Features Explained

1. Offload Your Existing Media Files

• Purpose: Uploads local media files (images, videos, documents) to configured cloud storage.
• Usage:
  • Click “Offload now”.
  • Progress bar shows percentage of files moved to the cloud.
• Benefits: Frees up local server space and enables faster media delivery through cloud/CDN.

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2. Individual Offload Existing Media Files

• Purpose: Allows users to select and offload media files one by one or in a custom batch.
• Usage:
  • Click “Offload now!” to view and select individual files.
• Ideal for: Users wanting more control over specific files.

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3. Offloaded Files Restore to Local Storage

• Purpose: Moves previously offloaded files from cloud storage back to the local server.
• Usage:
  • Click “Move now”.
  • Displays how many files are in the cloud and can be restored.
• Use Case: Helpful for backup, migration, or cloud-storage removal situations.

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4. Clean Up Offloaded Files from Local Storage

• Purpose: Deletes files from local storage after they’ve been successfully offloaded.
• Usage:
  • Click “Clean now”.
  • Ensures no redundant copies remain in local storage.
• Benefit: Saves disk space on your server.

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5. Offload Existing CSS Files to Cloud

• Purpose: Moves stored CSS files to cloud storage.
• Usage:
  • Click “Offload now”.
  • Progress is shown in percentage and file count.
• Benefit: Enhances performance and delivery speed of stylesheets.

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6. Offload Existing JS Files to Cloud

• Purpose: Uploads JavaScript files to cloud storage.
• Usage:
  • Click “Offload now”.
  • Tracks how many JS files are offloaded.
• Benefit: Improves script delivery time and server performance.