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# Patchstack

> The Patchstack add-on connects your MainWP Dashboard with your Patchstack account so you can see vulnerability and protection data for all connected child sites without leaving MainWP.

## What You'll Learn

* Connecting your Patchstack account to MainWP
* Registering and protecting child sites
* Viewing vulnerability and attack data
* Configuring automatic scans and notifications

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The Patchstack add-on connects your MainWP Dashboard with your Patchstack account. View vulnerability and protection data for all connected child sites without leaving MainWP.

**Key features:**

* View protection status, vulnerabilities, recent attacks, and available updates
* Track trends with global and per-site widgets (attacks blocked, active threats, firewall logs)
* Include Patchstack stats in MainWP Overview and Client Reports

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## Requirements

| Requirement        | Details                                                              |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| MainWP Dashboard   | Installed and connected to child sites (MainWP Child plugin active)  |
| Patchstack account | Developer or Enterprise plan with API access                         |
| Network access     | Outbound HTTPS from Dashboard server to `https://api.patchstack.com` |

<Note>
  The Patchstack firewall runs on child sites via the Patchstack Security plugin. This add-on manages setup and gathers data in MainWP.
</Note>

## Connect Your Patchstack Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open settings">
    Go to **MainWP > Add-ons > Patchstack Integration > Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter API key">
    Paste your API key from **Patchstack > Settings > Integrations** into the **Patchstack API key** field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure scan frequency">
    Choose **Daily**, **Weekly**, **Monthly**, or **Disabled** for automatic scans.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable notifications (optional)">
    Toggle **Email notifications** to receive alerts when Patchstack finds new vulnerabilities.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save settings">
    Click **Save Settings**. Saving a new key clears previous site bindings, so plan to resync immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Per-site overrides:** Open a child site's **Manage Sites > Patchstack > Settings**, enable **Override general settings**, and provide site-specific values.

## Register and Protect Child Sites

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/IR8CPI-HSZJmZwTU/images/miscellaneous/add-ons-security-5df1af.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IR8CPI-HSZJmZwTU&q=85&s=dedca49b2bff6fdc62dca8506e84be1d" alt="Patchstack Integration Add Sites modal showing site protection options" width="1024" height="247" data-path="images/miscellaneous/add-ons-security-5df1af.png" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the add sites modal">
    Go to **MainWP > Add-ons > Patchstack Integration** (Overview tab) and click **Add Sites to Patchstack**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select sites">
    Choose the child sites you want to protect and click **Protect With Patchstack**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete setup">
    The wizard registers each site with Patchstack, installs and activates the Patchstack plugin, exchanges OAuth tokens, syncs data, and refreshes the dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify completion">
    Close the modal once all rows show a green check. Rerun this flow when you add new child sites.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Manual sync options:**

* **Sync Patchstack Data** (top-right): Syncs all linked sites
* **Sync Data** (row ellipsis menu): Syncs individual sites

## Where to View Data

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl/images/miscellaneous/add-ons-security-793424.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl&q=85&s=f129ae37c4d1a8fa14234913437f0327" alt="Patchstack Integration overview tab showing protected sites table" width="1024" height="534" data-path="images/miscellaneous/add-ons-security-793424.png" />

### Add-on Overview Tab

The DataTable lists each protected site with firewall status, 7-day attack sparkline, total vulnerabilities, outdated components, and time since last sync.

**Row actions:** Open site overview/WP Admin, hide or unhide the Patchstack plugin, apply plugin updates, force a data sync, or remove the site.

**Bulk actions:** Update Patchstack plugin, sync data, or remove multiple sites.

### Add-on Threats Tab

| Widget          | Contents                                                                                                    |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Security Status | Tabs for Vulnerabilities (vPatch/fix info), Protection stats (daily chart), Protected sites (status badges) |
| Threats         | Each vulnerability with CVSS, patch priority, exploit status, and quick links                               |
| Threats Blocked | Attack volume chart over time                                                                               |

Use the cog icon (screen options) to show/hide widgets or reset layout.

### Child Site Overview Widget

Open **MainWP > Sites > Manage Sites > Patchstack** for per-site Overview/Threats data, including override controls and focused stats.

### Main Overview Widget

Enable the **Patchstack Security Status** widget on the MainWP Overview or individual site dashboards for a compact summary with tabs and quick links.

## Add-on Settings

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl/images/miscellaneous/add-ons-security-9efac0.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl&q=85&s=d65f3b16fa7ebed848afe16e0849d882" alt="Patchstack Integration settings page with API key and notification options" width="1024" height="266" data-path="images/miscellaneous/add-ons-security-9efac0.png" />

Navigate to **MainWP > Add-ons > Patchstack Integration > Settings**.

| Setting             | Description                                                                                     |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Automatic scans     | Daily, weekly, monthly, or disabled cadence (relies on WP Cron or alternate scheduler)          |
| Email notifications | Toggle alerts and customize recipients/templates through **MainWP > Settings > Email Settings** |
| Per-site overrides  | Let specific clients use different API keys, schedules, or notification preferences             |
| Hide/Unhide plugin  | Conceal Patchstack plugin on child sites via row or bulk actions                                |

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## Related Resources

* [Security Add-ons](/add-ons/security) - Browse all security tools
* [Vulnerability Checker Extension](/add-ons/security/vulnerability-checker-extension) - Alternative vulnerability scanning
* [Pro Reports Extension](/add-ons/agency/pro-reports-extension-overview) - Include Patchstack stats in reports