Install and Set MainWP iThemes Security Extension

Installation of the MainWP iThemes Security Extension requires two important steps:

• Installing the Extension itself on your MainWP Dashboard site
• Installing the iThemes Security Plugin on Child Sites

Installing the Extension

The MainWP iThemes Security Extension needs to be installed only on your MainWP Dashboard site. You can install it as any other MainWP Extension.

Installing the Plugin

For the proper use of the MainWP iThemes Security Extension, you need to install the iThemes Security Plugin on your child sites.

Install from MainWP Dashboard

1. Login in to your MainWP Dashboard
2. Go to the MainWP > Plugins > Install page
3. In the Search field, enter the plugin name (iThemes Security)
4. Press enter on your keyboard
5. After the search results appear, locate the plugin
6. Select the Install this Plugin option
7. Select your child sites
8. In the Installation Options box, make sure that the Activate after installation option is selected
9. Click the button to complete the installation.
10. Once the installation is complete, Sync your MainWP Dashboard.

Install directly on Child Site

1. Login into your child site
2. Go to the WP > Plugins > Add New page
3. In the Search field, enter the plugin name (iThemes Security)
4. After the search results appear, locate the plugin
5. Click the Install button
6. Click the Activate button

Important Note

After installing the iThemes Security Plugin, it is required to Synchronize your sites so your MainWP Dashboard becomes aware that the plugin has been installed and activated.