# Managing multiple sites using the cPanel WP Toolkit

> Update, secure and manage several WordPress sites at once from a single WP Toolkit dashboard in cPanel.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/wp-toolkit/managing-multiple-sites-using-the-cpanel-wp-toolkit/

The **WP Toolkit Deluxe** in cPanel allows you to manage multiple WordPress installations from a single interface. This is especially useful if you host several WordPress websites and want to streamline updates, security, and plugin/theme management.

## Why Use WP Toolkit for Multiple Sites?

- Manage all WordPress sites from one dashboard.
- Apply updates, security fixes, and configuration changes across multiple installations at once.
- Save time by performing bulk actions instead of logging into each site individually.
- Reduce risk by ensuring all sites are consistently maintained.

## Managing Multiple WordPress Sites

### 1. Access WP Toolkit

1. **Log in to cPanel.**
2. On the **Tools page → Domains section**, click **WP Toolkit**.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/ea8fe1e33f98.webp)
3. The dashboard displays a list of all WordPress installations detected on your account.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/32c33a6023dc.webp)

### 2. Bulk Actions Available

From the WP Toolkit dashboard, you can perform actions across multiple sites:

- **Install** → Add new WordPress sites.
- **Scan** → Detect existing WordPress installations.
- **Updates** → Check for updates and apply them to multiple sites at once.
- **Security** → Run security checks and apply fixes across several sites simultaneously.
- **Detach** → Remove installations from WP Toolkit management (without deleting the site).
- **Remove** → Delete multiple WordPress installations at once. ⚠️ Use with caution.

### 3. Managing Plugins Across Sites

1. Go to the **Plugins tab**.
2. Install, activate, deactivate, update, or remove plugins across multiple sites.
3. Upload plugin `.zip` files manually if needed.

### 4. Managing Themes Across Sites

1. Go to the **Themes tab**.
2. Install, activate, update, or remove themes across multiple sites.
3. Upload theme `.zip` files manually if needed.

## Notes

- Detaching a site removes it from WP Toolkit management but does not delete the WordPress installation.
- Always back up sites before applying bulk updates or removals.
- Use staging features to test changes before deploying them across multiple sites.