Curated resource guide
WordPress Multisite Resources
Understand where WordPress Multisite simplifies a network and where it creates constraints. These resources cover network architecture, domains, users, themes, plugins, database tables, uploads, administration, caching, security, backups, migrations, automation, large networks, and the decision to use Multisite at all.
Scope
What this guide covers
- Multisite architecture
- subdomain versus subdirectory networks
- network installation
- domain mapping
- network admin
- users and roles
- super admins
- themes and plugins
- network activation
- site creation
- database tables
- uploads
- sunrise.php and advanced domain-routing concepts
- REST and WP-CLI management
- backups
- migrations
- cloning
- SSL/DNS
- caching
- performance
- security
- large networks
- shared functionality
- per-site customization
- and when Multisite is or is not the right architecture
Selected references
Curated resources
Links open the original publisher so you can use the complete, current material in context.
- 01Recommended starting point
WordPress Multisite
The official starting point for network architecture, administration, domains, and operational considerations.
developer.wordpress.org - 02
Create a WordPress Network
Prepare and configure a multisite network with the required files and server rules.
developer.wordpress.org - 03
Multisite Network Administration
Understand super-admin responsibilities, sites, users, themes, plugins, settings, and updates.
developer.wordpress.org - 04
Multisite Domain Mapping
Map custom domains with correct DNS, network settings, cookies, and HTTPS.
developer.wordpress.org - 05
WordPress Database Description
A practical map of Core tables and the relationships behind common WordPress data.
developer.wordpress.org - 06
wp site
Create, list, archive, activate, and delete sites in a multisite network through WP-CLI.
developer.wordpress.org - 07
wp network
Manage and inspect WordPress multisite networks from the command line.
developer.wordpress.org