WordPress multisite on web hosting

WordPress multisite on web hosting

Multisite WordPress (network of sites) allows to manage several WordPress sites from a single installation on your web hosting Anthony IT Solutions, ideal for agencies, franchises or intranets.

The subdomain mode (site1.domaine.fr) or subfolders (domaine.fr/site1) requires a suitable DNS and .htaccess configuration on LiteSpeed shared hosting.

What you need

• installed WordPress, install WordPress
• SFTP access and MySQL base
• PHP 8.1+
• Understanding WordPress Network

Subdomains vs subdossiers

On shared Anthony IT Solutions, subfolders are simpler; possible subdomains with sub-domains.

Enable Multisite

1. Backup

   Save files + BDD.

2. wp-config.php

   Add define('WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE', true); before "That's all".

3. Tools → Network

   Network Menu → choose subdomains or subfolders.

4. Constants

   Copy WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE blocks and .htaccess rules displayed.

Configure .htaccess

1. Replacement

   Replace standard WordPress rules by multisite block.

2. Backup

   htaccess, backup before.

3. LiteSpeed

   Compatible mod_rewrite LiteSpeed.

4. Permalian test

   Network settings → permalians on each site.

DNS for subdomains

1. Wildcard A

   *.domain.fr → IP hosting if panel supports it.

2. Otherwise

   Create each subdomain, guide subdomain.

3. SSL

   SSL for each host.

4. Propagation

   Validate before creating network sites.

Network administration

• Shared CPU load, limit number of active sites
• BDD Quotas and Disc, quotas
• No advanced domain mapping without plugin
• Support Anthony IT Solutions for complex cases

1. Super admin

   User ID 1 = super-admin network.

2. Create site

   Network → Sites → Add.

3. Plugins

   Network activation vs. per site.

4. Themes

   Allow by site or network.

Troubleshooting

• 404 network, .htaccess multisite incorrect.
• Redirect loop, SITEURL/HOMEURL inconsistent.
• SSL partial, Certificate missing on subdomain.
• Upload fails, Quota or permission uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multisite vs several WPs ?
Multisite: segurança centralized admin; separate installs = insulation.

Migrate to multisite?
Dedicated or export/import, complex.

WooMultisite commerce ?
Posible with site configuration.

Different Domains?
Domain mapping via plugin (Sunrise).

Related guides

• WordPress
• Subdomains
• .htaccess
• Secure WP

See also our web hosting offer and all the procedures on wiki web hosting.