What You’ll Accomplish
- Export all connected child sites to a CSV file
- Create a backup of your site connection data
- Prepare for migration to another MainWP Dashboard
Prerequisites
- MainWP Dashboard installed and activated
- At least one child site connected to your Dashboard
- Administrator access to your Dashboard site
Export Child Sites
1
Navigate to MainWP Tools
Go to MainWP > Settings > MainWP Tools.
2
Locate export option
Find the Export child sites to CSV file section.
3
Export
Click Export Child Sites.Your browser downloads a CSV file containing all connected sites.
CSV File Contents
The exported CSV includes the following fields for each site:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Name | Display name in your Dashboard |
| Site URL | Full URL of the child site |
| Administrator Username | Connected admin account |
| Tags | Assigned tags (if any) |
| Unique Security ID | Security ID (if configured) |
| HTTP Authentication | HTTP Basic Auth credentials (if configured) |
| SSL Settings | SSL verification preferences |
Common Use Cases
Migrate to Another Dashboard
- Export sites from your current Dashboard
- Install and configure a new MainWP Dashboard
- Import the CSV file at MainWP > Sites > Import Sites
Create a Backup Record
Export regularly to maintain an offline record of your site inventory. Store the CSV securely since it contains connection credentials.Audit Your Network
Open the CSV in a spreadsheet application to review, sort, and filter your sites by tags, SSL status, or other attributes.Security Considerations
The exported CSV may contain sensitive information including:- Administrator usernames
- Unique Security IDs
- HTTP authentication credentials
Self-Check Checklist
- CSV file downloads successfully
- File opens correctly in a spreadsheet application
- All expected sites appear in the export
- Exported file is stored securely
Related Resources
- Import Sites - Import sites from a CSV file
- Manage Sites - Full site management documentation