How to Connect Your WordPress Sites to Dollie's Control HQ
Dollie's Control HQ allows you to manage WordPress sites from a single dashboard, regardless of where they are hosted. Connecting your site to Dollie is essential for effective management and can be done in three different ways: Auto-connect, Manual Install, and Bulk Connecting. This guide will walk you through each method to help you get started.
- Have administrative access to your WordPress sites.
- Ensure that your site is accessible and functioning properly.
Log into Dollie Dashboard: Access your Dollie dashboard.
Go to Sites Section: From the left menu, select ‘Sites’.
Choose Auto-Connect: Select the 'Auto-connect' option.
Provide Site Details: Enter the URL of your WordPress site along with the admin username and password.
Automatic Installation: Dollie will authenticate with your site and automatically install the Worker plugin, which is necessary for management and connectivity.
Download Plugin: In the Dollie dashboard, download the Worker plugin as a ZIP file.
Log into Your WordPress Site: Access the admin dashboard of your WordPress site.
Upload the Plugin: Navigate to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’ > ‘Upload Plugin’. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and upload it.
Activate the Plugin: Once uploaded, activate the Worker plugin.
Download Plugin: Obtain the Worker plugin ZIP file from your Dollie dashboard.
Access Your Management Dashboard: Log into the dashboard of your current website management tool (e.g., ManageWP, WP Umbrella).
Bulk Install the Plugin: Use the management tool's dashboard to install and activate the Worker plugin on all your WordPress sites.
Connecting your WordPress sites to Dollie's Control HQ is a straightforward process that can be done through Auto-connect, Manual Installation, or Bulk Connecting. Each method is designed to cater to different user needs and preferences. Once connected, you can fully leverage the power of Dollie's Control HQ for efficient site management.
For any assistance or troubleshooting during the connection process, please reach out to our support team by sending an email to support@getdollie.com.
Prerequisites
- Have administrative access to your WordPress sites.
- Ensure that your site is accessible and functioning properly.
Method 1: Auto-connect
Step 1: Navigate to Sites Section
Log into Dollie Dashboard: Access your Dollie dashboard.
Go to Sites Section: From the left menu, select ‘Sites’.
Step 2: Auto-Connect Your Site
Choose Auto-Connect: Select the 'Auto-connect' option.
Provide Site Details: Enter the URL of your WordPress site along with the admin username and password.
Step 3: Installation of Worker Plugin
Automatic Installation: Dollie will authenticate with your site and automatically install the Worker plugin, which is necessary for management and connectivity.
Method 2: Manual Install
Step 1: Download the Worker Plugin
Download Plugin: In the Dollie dashboard, download the Worker plugin as a ZIP file.
Step 2: Install the Plugin on Your Website
Log into Your WordPress Site: Access the admin dashboard of your WordPress site.
Upload the Plugin: Navigate to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’ > ‘Upload Plugin’. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and upload it.
Activate the Plugin: Once uploaded, activate the Worker plugin.
Method 3: Bulk Connecting Multiple Sites
Step 1: Download the Worker Plugin
Download Plugin: Obtain the Worker plugin ZIP file from your Dollie dashboard.
Step 2: Use Your Current Management Tool
Access Your Management Dashboard: Log into the dashboard of your current website management tool (e.g., ManageWP, WP Umbrella).
Bulk Install the Plugin: Use the management tool's dashboard to install and activate the Worker plugin on all your WordPress sites.
Conclusion
Connecting your WordPress sites to Dollie's Control HQ is a straightforward process that can be done through Auto-connect, Manual Installation, or Bulk Connecting. Each method is designed to cater to different user needs and preferences. Once connected, you can fully leverage the power of Dollie's Control HQ for efficient site management.
For any assistance or troubleshooting during the connection process, please reach out to our support team by sending an email to support@getdollie.com.
Updated on: 27/02/2024
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