What You’ll Learn
- Navigate the Manage Sites table layout
- Understand what each column displays
- Customize visible columns and their order
- Access site-specific actions
- Reset the page to default settings
Prerequisites
- MainWP Dashboard installed and activated
- At least one child site connected to your Dashboard
Video Tutorial
Access the Manage Sites Page
Go to MainWP > Sites > Manage Sites. The page displays a table where each row represents one connected child site and each column shows specific data for that site.Table Columns
Hover over any column header to see a tooltip explaining what the column displays.Default Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Icon | Opens the Individual Site Overview page for detailed information about that site |
| WP Admin | Jump directly to the child site’s WordPress admin area, already logged in |
| URL | Links to the front page of the child site |
| Updates | Number of pending updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core |
| Last Sync | When the Dashboard last synchronized data with the child site |
| Site Health | WordPress Site Health status as reported by the child site |
| Actions (ellipsis) | Additional options including Sync Data, Security Scan, Reconnect, and Remove Site |
Customize the Table
Rearrange Columns
Drag and drop any column header to reposition it. Your custom layout persists across sessions.Add or Remove Columns
1
Open Screen Options
Click the Screen Options cog icon at the top right of the page.
2
Select columns
Check columns you want to display. Uncheck columns you want to hide.Available columns include:
- PHP Version
- WordPress Version
- SSL Status
- Tags
- Client
- Notes
- And more
3
Save changes
Click Save Settings to apply your selections.
Change Sites Per Page
1
Open Screen Options
Click the Screen Options cog icon.
2
Set number
Enter the number of sites to display per page (default: 25).
3
Save changes
Click Save Settings.
Reset to Default Layout
If you want to restore the original column layout:1
Open Screen Options
Click the Screen Options cog icon.
2
Reset
Click Reset Page.
3
Confirm
Click Yes, Proceed when prompted.
Common Use Cases
Monitor PHP Versions Across Sites
Add the PHP Version column to quickly identify which sites run outdated PHP versions and need updating.Check Update Status at a Glance
The Updates column shows pending updates. Sites with available updates display a number badge, making it easy to spot sites needing attention.Quick Access to Site Admin
Click the WP Admin icon for any site to open that site’s WordPress admin area in a new tab, already logged in with your administrator credentials.Self-Check Checklist
- You can access the Manage Sites page
- You understand what each default column displays
- You can add and remove columns using Screen Options
- You can rearrange columns by dragging and dropping
- You know how to reset the page to default settings
Related Resources
- Manage Sites - Connect and manage child sites
- MainWP Dashboard Settings - Configure global dashboard settings