Multi-domain configuration is a powerful feature in WordPress that helps webmasters manage multiple domains in the same WordPress installation. This configuration is especially useful when managing multiple websites or sub-sites, and can greatly simplify website maintenance. However, multi-domain configuration can also bring some common problems that need to be addressed carefully, so let's take a look together!

First, what is a multi-domain configuration?

Multi-domain configuration refers to accessing different sites in a WordPress installation by using different domain names. There are two common ways to configure multiple domains:

1. subdomain approach: Use subdomains (e.g. subdomain.example.com) to access different sites.
2. Top Level Domain Approach: Use different top-level domains (e.g. example1.com, example2.com) to access different sites.

Both of these can be accomplished through the Multisite feature of WordPress.

II. SettingsWordPress Multi-Domain Configuration

Before setting up a WordPress multi-domain configuration, you first need to make sure that your server supports multiple domains and that you have resolved the appropriate records in DNS. Here are the steps to set up a multi-domain configuration:

1.Enabling Multi-Site Functionality

• show (a ticket)wp-config.phpfilein/* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */Add the following code before the line:

define('WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE', true);

• Save the file and refresh your WordPress backend, and you'll see the "artifact"See in the menu "network setup"Options.

2.Configuring the Network

• Go to "Tools" > "Network Settings", select "Subdomain" or "Subdirectory", fill in the network details and click the "Install" button. network details and click "Install" button.
• Follow the instructions on the pagewp-config.phpcap (a poem).htaccessDocumentation.

3.Add new site

• In the WordPress backend of the "My Website" > "network management" > "Site."In the "Programs" section, click on the "Add new site"Button.
• Fill in information such as site address, title and administrator email.

4.Configuring a domain name

• Point the new site's domain name to your server's IP address and add the appropriate A record or CNAME record in DNS.

III. Common Problems and Solutions

1. Domain name resolution issues

Description of the problem: The website cannot be accessed from the newly added domain name, probably because DNS resolution is not in effect or is misconfigured.

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• Make sure you have properly configured DNS records at your domain registrar.
• utilizationnslookupmaybedigcommand to check whether domain name resolution is in effect.
• Wait for DNS resolution to take effect, which usually takes 24-48 hours.

2. Nginx/Apache configuration issues

Description of the problem: The server did not properly process the request for the new domain name, making the site inaccessible.

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• For Nginx, add a new server block to the configuration file:

server {
    listen 80; server_name example1.com; server_name
    server_name example1.com; root /path/to/your/wordpress;
    root /path/to/your/wordpress;
    include /etc/nginx/snippets/wordpress.conf; }
}

For Apache, add a new virtual host to the configuration file:

ServerName example1.com
    DocumentRoot /path/to/your/wordpress
    <Directory /path/to/your/wordpress
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory
</VirtualHost

WordPress Configuration Issues

Description of the problem: After adding a new site, you get a 404 error when accessing it or can't log in to the backend.

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• assurewp-config.phpcap (a poem).htaccessThe configuration in the file is correct.
• Check that the site URL in the network management settings is correct.
• Make sure that the file permissions and owner settings are correct so that the server can access the WordPress files.

4. Plug-in compatibility issues

Description of the problem: Some plugins don't work properly in a multi-domain configuration, probably because the plugin doesn't support multisite functionality.

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• Check the plugin's official documentation to confirm that it supports multisite functionality.
• Look for alternative plugins and make sure they are compatible with multi-site configurations.
• In Plugin Settings, check and configure the individual settings for each site.

5. SSL certificate configuration issues

Description of the problem: Problems configuring SSL certificates for each domain, causing HTTPS to be inaccessible.

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• Request a separate SSL certificate for each domain name, you can use a free certificate such as Let's Encrypt.
• Configure Nginx or Apache to support SSL certificates for multiple domains:
  • Nginx:

server {
    listen 443 ssl; server_name example1.com;
    ssl_certificate /path/to/example1.com.crt; server_name example1.com.
    ssl_certificate /path/to/example1.com.crt;
    ssl_certificate_key /path/to/example1.com.key; root /path/to/your/wordpress; ssl_certificate_key
    root /path/to/your/wordpress;
    include /etc/nginx/snippets/wordpress.conf;
}

Apache:

ServerName example1.com
    DocumentRoot /path/to/your/wordpress
    SSLEngine on
    SSLCertificateFile /path/to/example1.com.crt
    SSLCertificateKeyFile /path/to/example1.com.key
    <Directory /path/to/your/wordpress
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory
</VirtualHost

IV. Summary

Configuring WordPress multidomain requires comprehensive consideration of multiple aspects such as DNS settings, server configuration, WordPress multisite functionality, and plugin compatibility. By correctly configuring and dealing with these common problems, you can realize efficient multi-domain management and improve the maintainability and scalability of your website.