WordPress Multisite


WordPress Multisite (WPMS) is available for users with a technical background and already familiar with WordPress themes, setup, and configuration. 

What you should know: 

  • UFIT Web Services supports WordPress Multisite (WPMS) in the official UF approved theme
  • User permissions are applied at the enterprise level 
  • WPMS ARS security roles are required 
  • All plug-ins must undergo a risk assessment
  • Access to vetted plug-ins is given to System Admins only 

There are several options for hosting WPMS with Infrastructure & Communication Technology (ICT). Pricing and additional details are available.

Customized themes are not supported by UFIT Web Services.  Requests for service beyond the standard scope of work are subject to billing at a rate of $100.00/hour. For additional details email webmaster@ufl.edu.  

Use the table below to compare services and determine which WCMS is best for you. Also, visit our WordPress Multisite FAQ

 

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WordPress Multisite

Training,
continuous central support

Yes

Limited support beyond onboarding 

Technical,
continuous central support 

Yes

Limited support beyond onboarding 

UF officially provides branded accessible themes/templates (visit UF Brand Center)

Yes

Yes

Custom Limitations

Requires technical skills 

  • Restricted ability to customize theme 
  • Vetted and approved plugins only

End-User Roles

Site Admin – Technical Contact 

Contributor 

Moderators 

User permissions are applied at the enterprise level.  

  • Site Admin – Technical Contact 
  • Web Authors 
  • Web Editors 

Hosting

Free

Fee for service

Signup for Apache Web hosting with Infrastructure and Communications Technology Services

$9.00 /mo. per hosted site (e.g. test and prod = $18.00/mo.)

Need help? Submit a request for hosting