{"id":5527,"date":"2023-08-07T09:35:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T14:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/?p=5527"},"modified":"2023-08-07T11:22:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:22:27","slug":"install-wordpress-multisite-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/install-wordpress-multisite-local\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress Multisite With Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a> is a leading local development tool specifically tailored for WordPress. It simplifies setting up, managing, and exporting WordPress sites from your computer, making it an indispensable developer asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress Multisite is a feature-rich solution that allows users to<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/create-a-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> manage multiple websites<\/a> from a single WordPress installation and database. This system permits these sites to share plugins and themes, making organizing and updating them more accessible from one central location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant advantage is its suitability for projects that need a central or umbrella site. 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allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-polar-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7a03825d wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#types\">Types of WordPress Multisite<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#limitations\">Limitations When Using Local with Multisite<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#install\">Install WordPress Multisite With Local<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#testing\">Testing Your Installation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Types of WordPress Multisite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are primarily two kinds of WordPress Multisite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sub-Directory (or Path) Setup<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>URL Structure: example.com\/site1, example.com\/site2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sub-Domain Setup<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>URL Structure: site1.example.com, site2.example.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limitations\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Limitations When Using Local with Multisite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While using <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/help-docs\/advanced\/wordpress-multisite-with-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local for a Multisite setup<\/a> is a breeze, there are certain constraints to be aware of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Connect Incompatibility<\/strong>: Local Connect doesn\u2019t support Multisite installations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Domain Mapping<\/strong>: Local doesn\u2019t provide domain mapping. The official docs on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/article\/wordpress-multisite-domain-mapping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress Multisite Domain Mapping<\/a>&nbsp;are an excellent resource if you want a deeper understanding of this feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wordpress-multisite-local.jpg\" alt=\"Installing WordPress Multisite with Local\" class=\"wp-image-5533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wordpress-multisite-local.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wordpress-multisite-local-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wordpress-multisite-local-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/builders\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wordpress-multisite-local-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Install WordPress Multisite With Local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a Multisite using Local is straightforward, but there are a few key steps to ensure everything runs smoothly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Router Mode Configuration<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, ensure that the Local\u2019s Router Mode is set to \u201cSite Domains\u201d. If it\u2019s set to localhost, Multisite won\u2019t function correctly. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with adjusting the Router Mode, <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/help-docs\/advanced\/router-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">refer to the official docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creating Your Multisite<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the Local app and click the plus symbol in the bottom corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name your site and proceed by clicking \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your preferred environment type, then click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the desired username, password, and associated email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delve into the \u201cAdvanced Options\u201d and pick the Multisite you wish to set up (either Sub-Directory or Sub-Domain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalize by clicking \u201cAdd Site.\u201d Local will then handle the rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"testing\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Testing Your Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the site is ready, confirming everything\u2019s in order is wise. You can do this by adding a new subsite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the WordPress admin area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to \u201cMy Sites &gt; Network Admin &gt; Sites.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cAdd New\u201d option to create your new subsite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local stands as a paramount local development tool for WordPress developers. Combined with WordPress Multisite&#8217;s capabilities, it offers unparalleled efficiency in streamlining the setup, management, and export of multiple WordPress sites. <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Local for free today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local is a leading local development tool specifically tailored for WordPress. 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