# What is LiteSpeed Apache Drop-in Replacement?

### LiteSpeed Web Server is Apache compatible

LSWS is designed to read and execute Apache's httpd.conf and .htaccess files. That means no configuration is required when you switch to LiteSpeed. It uses the Apache settings you already have and works out of the box with your applications - including hosting control panels written for Apache.### Faster, more stable Servers in 15 minutes

LSWS can be installed and switched with Apache in less than 15 minutes with no downtime. Once installed, LiteSpeed Web Server takes your Apache settings and processes them with its event-driven architecture, allowing for lightning-fast responses and consistent, efficient memory usage. You're just an installation script away from increasing your performance and saving money on hardware and support.### The only Solution integrated in the Control Panel

Control panel plugins for WHM, Plesk, and DirectAdmin make installation even easier by allowing you to install, register, and switch to LiteSpeed Web Server, all from the familiar interface. Nginx cannot claim that. cPanel users can even install and set up LSWS with a simple script. For other users, step-by-step instructions for switching Apache are available on our wiki.