Knowledge Base
WordPress Multisite - Running Multiple Sites
Managing Multiple WordPress Sites
WordPress Multisite allows you to run multiple sites from one installation.
When to Use Multisite
- Managing many similar sites
- Running a blog network
- Creating sites for departments/locations
- Offering WordPress sites to clients
When NOT to Use Multisite
- Sites need different plugins
- Sites are very different
- Need separate admin access
- Only have a few sites
Enabling Multisite
- Backup your site!
- Add to wp-config.php:
define('WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE', true);
- Go to Tools → Network Setup
- Choose subdomain or subdirectory
- Follow instructions to update wp-config.php and .htaccess
Multisite Structure
- Subdirectories: example.com/site1
- Subdomains: site1.example.com
Network Admin
As network admin, you can:
- Create new sites
- Install themes/plugins network-wide
- Manage all users
Alternative: Separate Installations
For simpler management, consider running separate WordPress installations for each site.