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The Export Sites feature creates a CSV file containing all your connected child sites with their connection details. Use this export for migrating sites to another Dashboard, creating a backup record, or analyzing your site inventory.

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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

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Prerequisites

  • MainWP Dashboard installed and activated
  • At least one child site connected to your Dashboard
  • Administrator access to your Dashboard site

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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.

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CSV File Contents

The exported CSV includes the following fields for each site:

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Common Use Cases

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Migrate to Another Dashboard

  1. Export sites from your current Dashboard
  2. Install and configure a new MainWP Dashboard
  3. Import the CSV file at MainWP > Sites > Add New > Import Sites

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Create a Backup Record

Export regularly to maintain an offline record of your site inventory. Store the CSV securely since it contains connection credentials.

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Audit Your Network

Open the CSV in a spreadsheet application to review, sort, and filter your sites by tags, SSL status, or other attributes.

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Security Considerations

The exported CSV may contain sensitive information including:
  • Administrator usernames
  • Any populated admin password column values
  • Unique Security IDs
  • HTTP authentication credentials
Store exported files securely and delete them when no longer needed.

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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