MainWP is a powerful tool that allows you to manage multiple WordPress sites from a single dashboard. It makes it easy to update plugins, themes, and other site settings across all of your sites at once. However, if you want to use MainWP with UpdraftPlus and Dropbox, there are a few steps you need to take.
Step 1: Install UpdraftPlus
The first step is to install UpdraftPlus on all of your WordPress sites. UpdraftPlus is a plugin that allows you to back up and restore your site data, including files and databases. It’s an essential tool for any website owner, and it works seamlessly with MainWP.
Step 2: Connect UpdraftPlus to Dropbox
Once you have installed UpdraftPlus on all of your sites, the next step is to connect it to Dropbox. This will allow you to store your backups in the cloud, which is much safer than storing them locally.
- Log in to your Dropbox account and go to the “Apps” section.
- Click on the “Create app” button and fill out the necessary information.
- Copy the “App key” and “App secret” values and save them somewhere safe.
- Go to the UpdraftPlus settings page on one of your sites and enter the “App key” and “App secret” values in the appropriate fields.
- Click on the “Save changes” button to save your settings.
Step 3: Set Up MainWP for UpdraftPlus and Dropbox
Now that you have connected UpdraftPlus to Dropbox, it’s time to set up MainWP to manage your backups. This will allow you to easily access and restore your site data from a single dashboard.
- Log in to your MainWP account and go to the “Settings” page.
- Click on the “Backup” tab and select “UpdraftPlus” as your backup plugin.
- Enter your Dropbox credentials in the appropriate fields and click on the “Save changes” button.
Conclusion
Setting up MainWP for UpdraftPlus and Dropbox is a simple process that can save you a lot of time and headaches in the long run. By following these steps, you can easily manage your site backups from a single dashboard and ensure that your data is always safe and secure.