MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites
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MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites

MainWP Child establishes a secure link between your WordPress sites and your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard, simplifying site management.

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Description

The MainWP Child Plugin securely connects the WordPress sites you want to manage to the MainWP Dashboard.

The MainWP Child plugin creates a secure connection between your WordPress sites and your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard, enabling you to efficiently manage WP installations from a single, centralized location.

With MainWP Child and the MainWP Dashboard, you can update themes, plugins, and WordPress core across all connected sites, perform backups and security scans, manage posts, pages, users, and comments in bulk, and integrate with popular plugins like WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Wordfence.

The MainWP Dashboard also offers features for cost tracking and client management, making it an all-in-one solution for agencies and freelancers looking to manage WP sites efficiently. The functionality can be further extended with a growing library of MainWP Add-ons.

MainWP is the ideal solution for freelancers and agencies managing client sites, developers and designers working on multiple projects, marketers and content managers overseeing various websites, and anyone responsible for maintaining multiple WordPress sites.

Why Choose MainWP for WordPress Management?

MainWP is 100% free and open-source, with no monthly fees, even for unlimited sites.

As a self-hosted solution, it offers maximum control and privacy. MainWP provides comprehensive site management features and is highly customizable with add-ons and developer hooks. The MainWP Child plugin even comes with its own privacy policy to guarantee your privacy while using MainWP.

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Installation

How the MainWP Child Plugin Works
Install and activate the MainWP Dashboard plugin on a dedicated WordPress site.

Install the MainWP Child plugin (this plugin) on the WordPress sites you want to connect to your MainWP Dashboard.
Activate the plugin.
Follow the Getting Started Guide to connect your sites to your MainWP Dashboard.

WP-CLI Installation:
wp plugin install mainwp-child --activate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MainWP Child Plugin required to use MainWP?

Yes, the MainWP Child plugin must be installed on each WordPress site you want to connect to your MainWP Dashboard.

Can I hide the MainWP Child plugin from the WordPress admin?

Yes, you can use the MainWP White Label extension to hide the MainWP Child plugin from the WordPress admin on your connected sites.

How does MainWP compare to ManageWP?

While MainWP and ManageWP offer similar features, MainWP is self-hosted and open-source, providing more control and flexibility. Learn more about the differences between MainWP and ManageWP.