> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mainwp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Manage Posts
> Manage WordPress posts across your Child Sites from the MainWP Dashboard. Create, edit, schedule, change status, and delete posts remotely without logging into each child site separately.
The Manage Posts feature lets you create, edit, schedule, and delete WordPress posts across all your child sites from a central location. Search for posts across your network, change their status in bulk, and manage content without logging into each site individually.
## What You'll Accomplish
* Search and view posts across all child sites
* Create new posts on one or multiple sites
* Schedule posts for future publication
* Edit existing posts
* Change post status (publish, unpublish, trash)
* Delete posts individually or in bulk
## Prerequisites
* MainWP Dashboard installed and activated
* At least one child site connected to your Dashboard
* Administrator access to your Dashboard site
MainWP supports default WordPress post types. For custom post types, use the [MainWP Custom Post Types Extension](https://mainwp.com/extension/custom-post-types/).
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## View Existing Posts
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts**.
In the **Search Posts** section:
| Filter | Description |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Status | Filter by Published, Pending, Private, Scheduled, Draft, Trash |
| Keyword | Search for specific text in post titles or content |
| Date Range | Filter posts published within a date range |
[Select the child sites](/getting-started/mainwp-user-interface) you want to search.
Click **Show Posts**.
A list of matching posts appears at the bottom of the page.
By default, MainWP returns a maximum of 50 posts per child site to prevent performance issues when loading large amounts of data.
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## Create a New Post
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts**, then click **Add New**.
Complete the post fields:
| Field | Required | Description |
| ------------------- | -------- | ----------------------------- |
| Title | Yes | Post title |
| Content | Yes | Post body content |
| Excerpt | No | Short summary |
| Custom Fields | No | Additional metadata |
| Discussion Settings | No | Comment and pingback options |
| Featured Image | No | Post thumbnail |
| Tags | No | Post tags |
| Categories | No | Select existing or create new |
[Select the child sites](/getting-started/mainwp-user-interface) where you want to publish this post.
Click **Publish**.
The post is created on all selected sites.
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## Schedule a Post
Follow the steps above to create a new post (steps 1-3).
In the **Publish Options** section:
1. Under **Publish**, select **Schedule**
2. Set the date and time
Click **Publish**.
The post is scheduled on all selected sites.
Post preview is not available in the MainWP Dashboard because posts may display differently on each child site due to different themes and settings.
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## Edit an Existing Post
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts** and search for the post.
Find the post in the results and click **Edit**.
Make your changes and save.
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## View a Post on Its Site
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts** and search for the post.
Find the post in the results and click **View**.
The post opens on its child site in a new tab.
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## Change Post Status
### Single Post
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts** and search for the post.
Find the post and click the status action (**Unpublish**, **Publish**, etc.).
### Bulk Status Change
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts** and search for the posts.
Check the boxes next to the posts you want to update.
Select the action from **Bulk Actions** dropdown and click **Apply**.
Available actions depend on the current post status. Published posts can be unpublished, scheduled posts can be published, etc.
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## Delete Posts
### Move to Trash
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts** and search for the post.
Find the post and click **Trash**.
For multiple posts, select them using checkboxes and use **Bulk Actions > Trash**.
### Delete Permanently
WordPress only allows permanent deletion of posts already in Trash.
Go to **MainWP > Sites > Content Operations > Manage Posts** and set **Status** to **Trash**.
Find the post and click **Delete**.
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## Self-Check Checklist
* [ ] You can search and view posts across child sites
* [ ] New posts publish successfully to selected sites
* [ ] Scheduled posts show correct scheduling
* [ ] Post status changes apply correctly
* [ ] Deleted posts move to trash or delete permanently
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## Related Resources
* [Manage Pages](/sites/content/manage-pages) - Page management documentation
* [Custom Post Types Extension](https://mainwp.com/extension/custom-post-types/) - Manage custom post types
* [Boilerplate Extension](/add-ons/posts-pages/boilerplate-extension) - Create content templates
The post opens on its child site in a new tab.
