{"id":30086,"date":"2021-04-26T16:58:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T11:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=30086"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:20:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T04:35:34","slug":"setup-wordpress-multisite-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Setup WordPress Multisite Network?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WordPress lets you create multiple sites using the same WordPress installation. Such a feature gives the liberty to run numerous websites while empowering the user to control all the sites from a single dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It saves you time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this writeup, you will learn how to set up a WordPress multisite network and add sites, themes, and plugins to that network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also answered some repeated questions regarding the WordPress multisite network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s begin with the introduction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#What_is_the_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >What is the WordPress Multisite Network?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Differences_Between_a_Regular_Website_and_a_Multisite_Network\" >Differences Between a Regular Website and a Multisite Network<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#1_Super_Administrator\" >1. Super Administrator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#2_Network_Admin_Dashboard\" >2. Network Admin Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#3_Plugins_and_Themes\" >3. Plugins and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#4_Files_and_Folders\" >4. Files and Folders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#5_Database\" >5. Database<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Features_of_Multisite_Network\" >Features of Multisite Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Multisite_Network\" >Pros and Cons of Multisite Network<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Pros\" >Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Cons\" >Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Who_Should_Use_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >Who Should Use WordPress Multisite Network?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Requirements_to_Set_Up_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >Requirements to Set Up WordPress Multisite Network<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#1_Web_Hosting_Service\" >1. Web Hosting Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#2_WordPress_Knowledge\" >2. WordPress Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#3_FTP_Access\" >3. FTP Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#4_Choosing_Subdomains_Vs_Subdirectories_Multisite_Domain_Mapping\" >4. Choosing Subdomains Vs. Subdirectories (Multisite Domain Mapping)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Subdomain\" >Subdomain&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Subdirectory\" >Subdirectory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Activating_Wildcard_Subdomains\" >Activating Wildcard Subdomains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Enabling_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >Enabling WordPress Multisite Network&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Setting_Up_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >Setting Up WordPress Multisite Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#How_to_Add_New_Sites_to_the_Multisite_Network\" >How to Add New Sites to the Multisite Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Adding_Themes_to_the_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >Adding Themes to the WordPress Multisite Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Adding_Plugins_to_the_WordPress_Multisite_Network\" >Adding Plugins to the WordPress Multisite Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Can_I_have_multiple_websites_on_WordPress\" >Can I have multiple websites on WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Does_a_WordPress_multisite_network_make_my_website_load_faster\" >Does a WordPress multisite network make my website load faster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#How_many_free_WordPress_sites_can_you_have\" >How many free WordPress sites can you have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/#Are_subdomains_separate_websites\" >Are subdomains separate websites?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>What is the WordPress Multisite Network?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WordPress multisite network is a feature that lets the users create, manage, and run multiple WordPress websites from the same WordPress installation. In other words, it is a collection of websites that share the same WordPress installation, plugins, themes, and database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the sites in a multisite network are virtual. Although the sites have unique identities, they don\u2019t have separate directories on the server. However, they do have different directories for tables and media files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept was initially known as WPMU or WordPress Multi-User. It let the users set up a blogging network. Later in 2010, the multisite networking concept came out as a feature of WordPress. It took WPMU a step further and allowed the users to set entirely different sites. So now, one site could be a blog, while the other could be an e-shop, portfolio, business, or any other genre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-known example of a multisite network is WordPress.com (which has 37 million+ websites) and Edublogs (which has 4.3 millions+ websites).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_a_Regular_Website_and_a_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Differences Between a Regular Website and a Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Super_Administrator\"><\/span>1. Super Administrator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a regular website, the highest level of permission you can get is the \u201cAdministrator.\u201d But on a Multisite Network, the highest level is the \u201cSuper Administrator,\u201d who has access to control and manage every site on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Network_Admin_Dashboard\"><\/span>2. Network Admin Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every regular website has its <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/getting-started-wordpress-admin-dashboard\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">admin dashboard<\/a>. Similarly, every site on the Multisite Network also has its own dashboard. But there is also another admin dashboard on the Multisite Network, known as Network Admin. The Super Admin can manage the entire network settings from this dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Plugins_and_Themes\"><\/span>3. Plugins and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins and themes installed in the network admin are available for any site in that network. The super admin can \u201cnetwork activate\u201d a plugin or \u201cnetwork enable\u201d the theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Files_and_Folders\"><\/span>4. Files and Folders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabling the multisite in WordPress adds a few lines of code in the wp-config.php file. These codes activate the multisite for use. Also, the wp-uploads folder now has a sub-folder for each website in the network. Those sub-folders have the website\u2019s numerical ID for their names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Database\"><\/span>5. Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A standalone WordPress installation sets 11 database tables to store the website\u2019s content and settings. In a multisite, nine of those tables duplicate for each website on the network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Features of Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Multisite Network comes with several unique features. You can run and manage as many websites as you want in a single network. A multisite network allows you to create a network of subdomains. You can also have different domains for each website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Super Administrator, you can control and manage the entire network and manage multiple websites from a single dashboard. You can also assign separate admins for each website on the network. However, the website admins can only manage their individual website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Administrator can install and activate the plugins and themes for multiple websites on the network. Similarly, you can create a website or online shop intended for a specific currency, region, or language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Pros and Cons of Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here are some pros and cons of using the Multisite Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can easily manage multiple websites from a single dashboard as the network administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each website on the network can have its own admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can install and activate plugins and themes for multiple sites with a single download.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With Multisite Network, you can easily manage updates for all of the websites that are on the network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the network goes down, all sites will also go down as all the sites share the same network resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing the theme distributes the changes across all the sites.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If one of the websites gets hacked, then the entire network has to bear the consequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is difficult for beginners to manage traffic and server resources. An unexpected increase in traffic in one of the sites will affect all the other sites on the network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some WordPress plugins don\u2019t support Multisite Network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can restrict plugins to certain websites in the network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting\/\">web hosting providers<\/a> support the Multisite Network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Use_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Who Should Use WordPress Multisite Network?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wanting to start a multisite in WordPress does not mean you need it. There are other third-party tools that let you maintain multiple websites. Some plugins you can use are <a href=\"https:\/\/ithemes.com\/sync-pro\/?SSAID=422250&amp;sscid=c1k4_wef3o\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ithemes sync <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitewp.com\/?ref=242\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Infinite WP<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some cases where setting up a multisite network makes sense:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A magazine site that has different sections and needs various teams to manage it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A business site with multiple subsites for its branches and locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An NGO or government site for various departments, divisions, locations, and regions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal site operating on multiple subdomains.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education centers that allow students to create their blogs on school servers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_to_Set_Up_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Requirements to Set Up WordPress Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have decided to set up a multisite network in WordPress, no matter the reasons, here are a few requirements you must meet first:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Web_Hosting_Service\"><\/span>1. Web Hosting Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good web hosting service is the first thing you need for a multisite network. As all your sites will be sharing the same network resources, you must make sure the hosting service is up for the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you expect low traffic, a shared hosting plan may be your getaway plan. But as you get more visitors, switching to cloud hosting or VPS hosting is your best bet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose among <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SiteGround<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/go\/bluehost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bluehost<\/a>, or <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/go\/dreamhost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DreamHost<\/a>. All these hosting services are WordPress-recommended and offer suitable hosting plans for every need. Here are the other <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting\/\">10 best hosting services<\/a> of 2022. Check them out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_WordPress_Knowledge\"><\/span>2. WordPress Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to know how to install WordPress on your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you know how to install WordPress, you still need to backup your site. You might want to check this guide- <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/backup-wordpress-website\/\">How to backup WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_FTP_Access\"><\/span>3. FTP Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would help if you made some edits to the site directory for setting up a WordPress multisite network. For this, you need access to your FTP or cPanel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choosing_Subdomains_Vs_Subdirectories_Multisite_Domain_Mapping\"><\/span>4. Choosing Subdomains Vs. Subdirectories (Multisite Domain Mapping)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before setting up a multisite network, it is important to be sure if you want to use subdirectories or subdomains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subdomain\"><\/span>Subdomain&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each subsite you want to create on your network has a URL such as http:\/\/website1.example.com\/. Here \u201cwebsite1\u201d is the individual site name, while \u201cexample.com\u201d is your leading site\u2019s domain name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For creating a subdomain, you need to activate the wildcard subdomains for your hosting. We will show that in the next section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subdirectory\"><\/span>Subdirectory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to create a subdirectory on your network, your URL will look something like http:\/\/example.com\/website1\/. Here \u201cexample\u201d is your main site\u2019s domain name, and \u201cwebsite1\u201d is a directory in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activating_Wildcard_Subdomains\"><\/span>Activating Wildcard Subdomains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use subdomains for subsites in a multisite network, you need to activate wildcard subdomains. Here is how you can do it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your cPanel dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the \u201cDomains\u201d section and click on the \u201cSubdomains\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/go-to-the-subdomains-option-on-the-cPanel.png\" alt=\"go to the subdomains option on the cPanel\" class=\"wp-image-30101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/go-to-the-subdomains-option-on-the-cPanel.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/go-to-the-subdomains-option-on-the-cPanel-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/go-to-the-subdomains-option-on-the-cPanel-102x60.png 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your cPanel dashboards might look different depending on your hosting provider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the asterisk (*) sign in the subdomain field. Choose your primary domain from the drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cCreate\u201d button below. It will add your wildcard subdomain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/create-wildcard-subdomain.png\" alt=\"create wildcard subdomain\" class=\"wp-image-30097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/create-wildcard-subdomain.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/create-wildcard-subdomain-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/create-wildcard-subdomain-84x60.png 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enabling_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Enabling WordPress Multisite Network&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A multisite network is a built-in function of WordPress. You need to install WordPress like you usually would. After that, create a backup of your WordPress. Now, to enable the multisite network, follow these steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect to your site using FTP or cPanel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an example of accessing the site using FileZilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file-1.png\" alt=\"access the wp-config file\" class=\"wp-image-30088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file-1.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file-1-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file-1-101x60.png 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The right quadrants show the list of folders that contain your website\u2019s file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate down to your website\u2019s root folder. Mostly, the root folder is named after your domain name or public_html. Double click to open it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the wp-config.php file and click on the \u2018Edit\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config-1.png\" alt=\"edit the wp-config\" class=\"wp-image-30098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config-1.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config-1-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config-1-124x60.png 124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t touch any other file or line of code except the ones we are about to discuss below. Backing up your files is a good idea. You can restore the changes if you delete or make any mistake in the files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for a line that reads, \u201cThat\u2019s all, stop editing! Happy blogging.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, copy and paste the following line just before that quote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE', true );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the changes and exit the editor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have successfully enabled the WordPress multisite network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Setting Up WordPress Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After enabling the multisite, you still need to set it up. If you are setting a multisite network on a site that you already run, you need to deactivate all the plugins there first:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to \u2018Plugins\u2019 on the left side panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Installed Plugins\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-the-installed-plugins-on-your-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Go to the installed plugins on your WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-the-installed-plugins-on-your-WordPress.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-the-installed-plugins-on-your-WordPress-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-the-installed-plugins-on-your-WordPress-130x60.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the \u2018Plugin\u2019 option at the top to select all the plugins at once.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u2018Deactivate\u2019 option from the drop down option and Click on Apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-all-the-plugins-and-deactivate.png\" alt=\"Select all the plugins and deactivate\" class=\"wp-image-30102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-all-the-plugins-and-deactivate.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-all-the-plugins-and-deactivate-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-all-the-plugins-and-deactivate-142x60.png 142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now configure your multisite network as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the \u2018Tools\u2019 option on your dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Network Setup\u2019 page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose either subdomains or subdirectories option. We have discussed the differences in the above section.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the network title and your email address in the respective fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u2018Install\u2019 button at the bottom once you are done.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/configuring-multi-site-network.png\" alt=\"configuring multi site network\" class=\"wp-image-30096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/configuring-multi-site-network.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/configuring-multi-site-network-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/configuring-multi-site-network-126x60.png 126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After doing this, WordPress shows some codes. You need to add those codes to the config.php and .htaccess files. You can use an FTP client or cPanel to copy those codes on the respective files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/codes-to-add-on-config-and-htaccess-files.png\" alt=\"codes to add on config and htaccess files\" class=\"wp-image-30095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/codes-to-add-on-config-and-htaccess-files.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/codes-to-add-on-config-and-htaccess-files-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/codes-to-add-on-config-and-htaccess-files-96x60.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refresh your WordPress and re-login.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_New_Sites_to_the_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>How to Add New Sites to the Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have successfully set up the WordPress multisite network. You now see the multisite dashboard after re-logging to your dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add sites on the multisite network site you just created, follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the \u2018My Sites\u2019 at the top of the page and go to the \u2018Network admin\u2019 option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Sites\u2019 option from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/adding-a-new-site-to-the-multisite-network.jpg\" alt=\"adding a new site to the multisite network\" class=\"wp-image-30360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/adding-a-new-site-to-the-multisite-network.jpg 436w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/adding-a-new-site-to-the-multisite-network-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/adding-a-new-site-to-the-multisite-network-125x60.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A page showing a list of sites on your multisite network shows up. By default, WordPress lists your primary site here. It is the only site on the list right now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To add a new site on the multisite network, click on the \u2018Add New\u2019 button at the top.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-new-site-button.jpg\" alt=\"add new site button\" class=\"wp-image-30363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-new-site-button.jpg 731w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-new-site-button-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-new-site-button-143x60.jpg 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter a site title and admin email address on the respective fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use an email address besides the one you are currently using. WordPress automatically creates a new user if another user does not use the email address you entered. It sends the username and password to that email address.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Add Site\u2019 button at the bottom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/entering-title-and-email-for-the-new-site-in-multisite-network.png\" alt=\"entering title and email for the new site in multisite network\" class=\"wp-image-30099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/entering-title-and-email-for-the-new-site-in-multisite-network.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/entering-title-and-email-for-the-new-site-in-multisite-network-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/entering-title-and-email-for-the-new-site-in-multisite-network-95x60.png 95w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Themes_to_the_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Adding Themes to the WordPress Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add themes on the WordPress multisite network as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the \u2018My Sites\u2019 at the top of the page and go to the \u2018Network admin\u2019 option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Themes\u2019 option from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-themes-on-the-multisite-network.png\" alt=\"adding themes on the multisite network\" class=\"wp-image-30094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-themes-on-the-multisite-network.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-themes-on-the-multisite-network-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-themes-on-the-multisite-network-170x60.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, you can add themes as you normally would. Click on the \u2018Add New\u2019 tab at the top. You can apply the theme throughout the network by clicking on the \u2018Network Enable\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-theme-and-network-enable-it.png\" alt=\"add a new theme and network enable it\" class=\"wp-image-30091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-theme-and-network-enable-it.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-theme-and-network-enable-it-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-theme-and-network-enable-it-167x60.png 167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Plugins_to_the_WordPress_Multisite_Network\"><\/span>Adding Plugins to the WordPress Multisite Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add plugins on the WordPress multisite network as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the \u2018My Sites\u2019 at the top of the page and go to the \u2018Network admin\u2019 option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Plugins\u2019 option from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-new-plugin-to-the-multisite-network.png\" alt=\"adding a new plugin to the multisite network\" class=\"wp-image-30092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-new-plugin-to-the-multisite-network.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-new-plugin-to-the-multisite-network-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/adding-new-plugin-to-the-multisite-network-166x60.png 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, add plugins as you normally would. Click on the \u2018Add New\u2019 tab at the top. You can activate the plugin throughout the network by clicking on the \u2018Network Activate\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-plugins-and-network-enable-it.png\" alt=\"add new plugins and network enable it\" class=\"wp-image-30090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-plugins-and-network-enable-it.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-plugins-and-network-enable-it-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/add-new-plugins-and-network-enable-it-150x60.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Only super-admin can add or delete new themes and plugins. Site admins can only activate and deactivate them; that too if super-admin allows it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You just learned how to set up a WordPress multisite network, configure it, and add themes and plugins to it. It may seem like a headache when you skim through the steps we mentioned. But rest assured, they are easy to execute even by a beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A multisite network has several advantages. It lets you manage multiple sites all at once from a single dashboard. It will save you much time on website monitoring. However, don\u2019t forget to backup your WordPress. After all, bearing a little precaution does not harm but saves you from a lot of troubles instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616489186158\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_multiple_websites_on_WordPress\"><\/span>Can I have multiple websites on WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can have multiple websites on WordPress. WordPress has a built-in feature that lets you set up a multisite network. You can control all the sites on that network from a single dashboard. We have explained how you can set up a WordPress multisite network in this guide. Check it out.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616489206185\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_WordPress_multisite_network_make_my_website_load_faster\"><\/span>Does a WordPress multisite network make my website load faster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your website\u2019s speed depends on your hosting plan. On a shared hosting plan, you may have limited resources. 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