Retired Documentation
You are using the documentation for version 2.11.9. Go here for the latest version or check here for your available upgrades to the latest version.
Multiple Site Manager¶
Manage multiple Sites from a single installation
Note
The Multiple Site Manager does not alter the License Agreement. The license holder must be the owner of all Sites on a single installation.
One Installation, Multiple Websites¶
The Multiple Site Manager empowers you to create and manage multiple “websites” (Sites) from a single ExpressionEngine installation. These Sites can use your existing domain, sub-domains, a brand new domain, or a combination of the above. Each Site is has its own set of preferences, templates, and channels. This lets you leverage a single ExpressionEngine installation across multiple internet properties.
Key Features¶
- Multiple Sites from a single installation
- Multiple Forums from a single installation (requires Discussion Forums 3.0)
- Member Database is “installation wide”
- Shared Member Groups across Sites
- Member Groups can have per Site preferences.
- Channels and Templates can be accessed across Sites
- Intuitively organized Control Panel
- Independent Preferences per site
- Specialty Templates per Site (Login screens, member profiles, etc…)
- Modules are Site Agnostic so any Site can use any Module.
Requirements¶
- Purchased license of the latest version of ExpressionEngine
- All Sites must reside on the same server
- If using sub-domains or domains, directories must be able to access your main installation system directory. Please see Setup Domains and Sub-domains for more information.
- License holder must be the owner of all Sites