Guides
User Manual
Step-by-step guides for Multisite Migrate — install, backup, restore, migrate, and automate. Every flow below notes what is included in Free, Plus, and Pro.
Getting started
- Install from WordPress.org or download the ZIP, then activate. Multisite: Network Activate.
- Plus/Pro: enter your license key — license guide.
- Open MM (Free) or MM Pro (Plus/Pro) in the WordPress sidebar — the plugin lands on Backups.
- Complete the Setup Wizard if it appears (or skip) → click Backup now on Backups. Full steps: backup guide.
Plans at a glance
| Capability | Free | Plus | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local backup & restore (chunked) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multisite network / selected-subsite scope | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local archive import (.zip / .daf / .venc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| URL migration search-replace on restore | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optional archive encryption (.venc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recovery points (pin backups) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud destinations + off-site upload | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled backups + incremental files | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subsite admin seats (multisite) | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| License activations (separate installs) | — | 3 | 10 |
| Cloud / URL remote import | — | — | ✓ |
| Empty-server installer package | — | — | ✓ |
| Staging create / push | — | — | ✓ |
| Network split / extract to standalone | — | — | ✓ |
| WP-CLI | — | — | ✓ |
Full feature comparison · Understanding site limits
Understanding site limits
Plus and Pro use two related limits. They share the same numbers (3 or 10) but count different things.
License activations
Shown under Settings → General & License → Install activations X / Y (Plus/Pro). Each separate WordPress installation (single site or one multisite network) uses one activation. Plus: up to 3 · Pro: up to 10. Free has no license tab.
Subsite admin seats
Multisite only. Shown under Settings → Site access → Subsite seats X / Y used (Plus/Pro, Network Admin). Each subsite you enable for subsite administrators consumes one seat. Plus: up to 3 · Pro: up to 10. Network super admins always have full access regardless of seats. Free has 0 seats — only network admins run backups.
Important: Pro “10 sites” is not “10 networks × 10 subsites.” It is up to 10 individual subsites you enable — or up to 10 separate WordPress installs for license activations.
See also the pricing FAQ.
Admin menu
After activation, open MM (wp.org Free) or MM Pro (licensed Plus/Pro) in the WordPress sidebar. The top-level item opens Backups. Submenus depend on plan:
| Menu item | What it is for | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Backups | Landing page: create backups, list archives, download, restore, recovery points | All |
| Import & Restore | Local upload; cloud/URL import & staging when licensed | All (advanced: Pro) |
| Cloud Storage | Connect Drive / Dropbox / S3 / SFTP | Plus+ |
| Schedules | Automated backups | Plus+ |
| Settings | Backup options, tools; license / notifications / site access when licensed | All |
| Activity Log | Job history, filters, event details | All |
| Health | PHP, disk, and environment checks | All |
| Setup Wizard | First-run guided setup (shown until finished or skipped) | All |
Settings tabs
Free
- Backup Settings — Security layers (encryption), exclusions, retention, database export, engine limits, local storage
- Tools & logs — Maintenance helpers and log controls
Plus / Pro
- General & License — License key and install activations (labeled General when no commercial license is active)
- Backup Settings — Same backup engine options as Free
- Notifications — Job notification preferences
- Tools & logs — Maintenance helpers and log controls
- Site access — Subsite admin seats (Network Admin, multisite only)
Activity Log
Every backup, restore, and import job is recorded under Activity Log in the plugin menu. Filter by status, search events, and open a row for full JSON details. Available on all plans.
WP-CLI (Pro)
Full command reference: WP-CLI guide. Requires Pro. Run wp multisite-migrate help on the server for a terminal summary.
Documentation FAQ
Common questions before you open a guide. Still stuck? Email support with your site URL and plan.
Where should I start?
New installs: follow Getting started on this page, then run a test backup from the backup guide. Restoring or migrating? Open the restore guide next.
Do I need Plus or Pro to back up a multisite network?
No. Full network backup from Network Admin is included in Free. Plus and Pro add cloud schedules, imports, installer, staging, and WP-CLI.
What is the difference between license activations and subsite seats?
Activations count WordPress installs. Subsite seats (multisite) count how many subsites can use subsite-admin backup access. Both use the same numeric caps on Plus (3) and Pro (10), but they count different things.
Where do I find step-by-step screenshots?
Open the backup or restore guides from the cards above. Feature marketing pages under Capabilities show product overviews; guides cover the click path.
Support
Questions? Email [email protected]. See also the FAQ.