What You’ll Learn
- Why this notice appears
- How to connect a new site to your Dashboard
- How to reconnect a disconnected site
- When to deactivate the plugin
Prerequisites
- MainWP Child plugin installed on the site showing the notice
- MainWP Dashboard installed on a separate WordPress site
- Admin access to both sites
Why This Notice Appears
The notice displays in two situations:| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| New installation | You activated MainWP Child but haven’t added the site to your Dashboard yet |
| Disconnected site | The site was previously connected but lost its connection (after plugin deactivation, site migration, or Dashboard changes) |
Connect a New Site
If you just installed MainWP Child and need to add this site to your Dashboard:
For detailed instructions, see Get Started with MainWP.
Reconnect a Disconnected Site
If the site was previously connected but became disconnected:
If the site no longer appears in your Dashboard, you may need to add it as a new site.
Deactivate if Not Needed
If you don’t plan to connect this site to a MainWP Dashboard, deactivate the plugin to remove the notice:
The notice disappears once the plugin is deactivated.
Common Causes of Disconnection
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Plugin was deactivated and reactivated | Reconnect from Dashboard |
| Site migrated to new domain | Update site URL in Dashboard and reconnect |
| Dashboard migrated or reinstalled | Add site again or use Force Reconnect |
| Security ID changed | Re-enter the Security ID when reconnecting |
Self-Check Checklist
- Identified whether this is a new installation or disconnected site
- Connected or reconnected the site from your Dashboard
- Notice no longer appears on the child site
- Site syncs successfully with Dashboard
Related Resources
- Get Started with MainWP - Add your first child site
- Force Reconnection - Reconnect all sites at once
- Troubleshoot Connection Problems - Resolve connection issues