How to Change WordPress Multisite from Subdomains to Subfolders

Published 10 months ago | By Veron Ang | 3

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Since version 3.0, WordPress supports multisite features, allowing you to run multiple websites on one single installation.

If you have already enabled multisite functionality and would like to switch from subdomains to subfolders, here’s how.

1. Open wp-config.php in a text editor.
2. Look for the line define('SUBDOMAIN_INSTALL', true);. Change true to false. Save the file and upload it back to your server.
3. With the structural change, you would need to update your .htaccess file with new rules. You can get these rules by going to Network Admin > Settings > Network Setup

Voila! You’re done. You should be able to create new sites in subfolders now. I am not sure if these steps work vice versa, ie. changing subfolders to subdomains. If anyone tries it, drop us a note in the comments section.

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  Andrea_R Posted April 20, 2011 at 4:30 am · Comments (1)

  Yes, it works either way.

  the thing to keep in mind is it will not change the sub sites that you’ve already created. It only applies to new sites.

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    Veron Posted April 23, 2011 at 7:01 pm · Comments (33)

    Thanks for clarifying.

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