Getting Started with WordPress Multisite (WPMS)
Customized themes are not supported by UFIT Web Services. Services beyond the standard onboarding of customers and requests for technical assistance are subject to billing at a rate of $100.00/hour. For additional details email webmaster@ufl.edu.
1. Identify a technical contact for your website
Note: Primary Web Coordinators (PWC) or Technical contacts must submit the PWC request form before submitting the ADD WordPress Multisite form https://webservices.it.ufl.edu/contact/pwc-application/
2. Complete the required training
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Course |
Pre-requisites and ARS Roles |
Audience |
Completion Time |
Enroll |
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WordPress Multisite for End Users UF_ITT363_OLT (non-technical) |
Basic knowledge of file editing and structure Corresponding ARS roles:
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Administrative support staff, content editors, approvers, WordPress Authors & Editors |
Approx. :15 -:30 min |
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WordPress Multisite for Technical Administrators UF_ITT359_OLT |
In-depth knowledge of file structure, HTML, Web Design, and traditional web publishing Corresponding ARS roles:
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In-depth knowledge of file structure, HTML, Web Design, and traditional web publishing |
Approx :30 min |
3. Acquire the Access Request System - Only one (1) ARS role per web platform is allowed. To acquire an ARS role, you must make a request to your Department’s Security Approver (PDF | 37KB) .(DSA)
Please note:
- UF_WORDPRESS_SYSTEM_ADMIN (UFIT Web Services and Super Admin rights only)
- UF_WORDPRESS_WEB_SITE_ADMIN (Technical Users only)
4. Request a WPMS hosted account with Infrastructure Communications and Technology. Fee $9.00/mo
5. Submit the request to WordPress Multisite Add User. This request can only be submitted by the Primary Web Coordinator for your Department. If you would like to set up a sandbox account, fill out the Sandbox Signup form.