How Do I Setup and Install WordPress Multisite?

WordPress Multisite is a great way to manage multiple websites from a single installation. You can create a separate WordPress installation for each site, or you can use Multisite to consolidate all of your websites into a single installation. To set up WordPress Multisite, follow these instructions:

1. Install WordPress

First, you’ll need to install WordPress. You can download WordPress from the WordPress website or use a plugin like WP Super Cache to speed up the installation process.

2. Create a Multisite Network

Once you’ve installed WordPress, you’ll need to create a Multisite network. This involves creating a network of Sites and Sites within Sites.

To create a Multisite network, go to the Multisite Setup page and click the “Create a new Multisite network” button.

3. Add Sites to the Network

Next, you’ll need to add your new Sites to the Multisite network. To add a new Site, go to the Multisite Setup page and click the “Add a new Site” button.

4. Configure the Sites

Once you’ve added your Sites to the Multisite network, you’ll need to configure them. To do this, go to the Site Settings page for each Site and enter the required information.

5. Activate the Network

Now that your Sites are configured, you’ll need to activate the Multisite network. To do this, go to the Network Settings page and click the “Activate Multisite network” button.

6. Test the Network

Finally, you’ll need to test the Multisite network. To do this, go to the Network Settings page and click the “Test Multisite network” button.

If everything works correctly, you’ll see a message stating that the network is activated.