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WPMU DEV Integration

Overview​

WPMU DEV is a comprehensive WordPress platform that offers hosting, plugins, and services for WordPress sites. This integration enables automatic domain syncing and SSL certificate management between Ultimate Multisite and WPMU DEV hosting.

Features​

  • Automatic domain syncing
  • SSL certificate management
  • Extended SSL certificate verification attempts

Requirements​

The integration automatically detects if you're hosting on WPMU DEV and uses the built-in API. No additional configuration is required if you're hosting on WPMU DEV.

The integration checks for the presence of the WPMUDEV_HOSTING_SITE_ID constant, which is automatically defined when hosting on WPMU DEV.

Setup Instructions​

1. Verify WPMU DEV Hosting​

If you're hosting on WPMU DEV, the necessary constants should already be defined. Verify that:

  1. The WPMUDEV_HOSTING_SITE_ID constant is defined in your environment
  2. You have an active WPMU DEV membership with API access

2. Enable the Integration​

  1. In your WordPress admin, go to Ultimate Multisite > Settings
  2. Navigate to the "Domain Mapping" tab
  3. Scroll down to "Host Integrations"
  4. Enable the WPMU DEV integration
  5. Click "Save Changes"

How It Works​

Domain Syncing​

When a domain is mapped in Ultimate Multisite:

  1. The integration uses the WPMU DEV API to add the domain to your hosting account
  2. It also adds the www version of the domain automatically
  3. WPMU DEV handles the domain configuration and SSL certificate issuance

SSL Certificate Management​

The integration is configured to increase the number of SSL certificate verification attempts for WPMU DEV hosting, as it may take some time for SSL certificates to be issued and installed. By default, it will try up to 10 times for SSL certificate verification, compared to the standard 5 attempts.

Important Notes​

Domain Removal​

Currently, the WPMU DEV API does not provide a way to remove domains. When a domain mapping is removed in Ultimate Multisite, the domain will remain in your WPMU DEV hosting account. You will need to manually remove it from the WPMU DEV hosting dashboard if necessary.

API Authentication​

The integration uses the WPMU DEV API key that is stored in your WordPress database as the wpmudev_apikey option. This is automatically set up when you connect your site to WPMU DEV.

Troubleshooting​

API Connection Issues​

  • Verify that your site is properly connected to WPMU DEV
  • Check that the wpmudev_apikey option is set in your WordPress database
  • Ensure that your WPMU DEV membership is active

SSL Certificate Issues​

  • WPMU DEV may take some time to issue SSL certificates (usually 5-15 minutes)
  • The integration is configured to check up to 10 times for SSL certificates
  • If SSL certificates are still not being issued after multiple attempts, contact WPMU DEV support

Domain Not Added​

  • Check the Ultimate Multisite logs for any error messages
  • Verify that the domain is not already added to WPMU DEV
  • Ensure that your WPMU DEV hosting plan supports the number of domains you're adding