What You’ll Learn
- Adjust the number of simultaneous update requests
- Understand when to increase or decrease this setting
- Optimize updates for your server environment
Prerequisites
- MainWP Dashboard installed and activated
- Access to Dashboard settings
Configure Simultaneous Update Requests
1
Navigate to Settings
Go to MainWP > Settings.
2
Open Advanced Options
Locate the Advanced Settings section.
3
Find the setting
Find Maximum simultaneous install/update requests.
4
Set your preference
Enter your desired number of concurrent update operations.
| Value | Best For |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Shared hosting, limited resources |
| 3-4 | Standard hosting (default) |
| 5-8 | VPS or dedicated servers |
| 8+ | High-performance servers with many sites |
5
Save
Click Save Settings.
When to Adjust This Setting
Decrease the value if:
- Updates frequently fail or timeout
- Your Dashboard site becomes unresponsive during updates
- Your hosting provider limits concurrent connections
- Child sites appear offline during bulk updates
Increase the value if:
- You have a powerful server with available resources
- You manage many sites and need faster bulk updates
- Updates complete quickly without issues
- Your hosting environment has no connection limits
Related Settings
Other settings that affect update performance:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Max simultaneous requests | Total concurrent requests to all child sites |
| Max simultaneous sync requests | Sites synced concurrently |
| Min delay between requests | Pause between consecutive requests |
| Max requests per IP | Concurrent requests to sites on same server |
Self-Check Checklist
- Setting is configured appropriately for your server
- Updates complete without timeouts
- Dashboard remains responsive during updates
Related Resources
- MainWP Dashboard Settings - All advanced settings explained
- Manage Updates - Full update management documentation
- Optimize for Shared Hosting - Performance tuning