Title: Solution for multisite? or a problem? Last modified: August 22, 2016 --- # Solution for multisite? or a problem? * Resolved [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/) * Could wp-multisite possibly be run across different databases? I mean I know it’s possible but could it be done as to help fix some of the current multisite problems? * I’m thinking maybe it could help the cross platform issues, as well as operation? * I am just thinking if you could possibly run a multisite network with 1,000,000 sites, it would all be in the same database. But would that be ideal if the power is behind that 1 database? Or is that just way over any configuration?? And so then possibly it would need to be put into separate databases as a solution? * Thank you! Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 25 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/page/2/?output_format=md) * [WPgeeks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpgeeks/) * (@wpgeeks) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626633) * > I am just thinking if you could possibly run a multisite network with 1,000,000 > sites * 1,000,000 sites? That’s a huge number. Well, by default, WP Multisite uses a single database across all the sites. This usually works for everyone. If it’s a large enterprise you’re talking about, where the databases are really huge, then _consider_ using a DB shard. * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/shardb/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shardb/) [https://wordpress.org/plugins/hyperdb/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/hyperdb/) * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626676) * Thanks! * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626677) * Is this something I should have done at the beginning of site creations? Or if I have 50 in a database now, can I separate those somehow? * Thanks again! * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626678) * Also, does each site use all the same user specifics? Such as the profile problems and such. I am wanting all users to be logged into all sites like normal on WP but I am just really wanting to change the function of profiles being the same across all sites because I am having profile and avatar problems that are not really settled in WP multisite issues. * I was thinking that the multiple databases would allow for ease on the one db. But also I am having the simple profile issues that I did not notice before, and I am looking for a way to separate the profiles but keep the users connected to all sites, while still keeping all the other same connected features, but also, in case I want to add more, I would like each additional site on a new database incase of a crash, my site/db is not affected at all. * Thanks again bud and happy new years! * [WPgeeks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpgeeks/) * (@wpgeeks) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626691) * We currently don’t have the expertise to answer all your questions. We’re beginners yet. But we will try to answer all which we can. * > Is this something I should have done at the beginning of site creations? Or > if I have 50 in a database now, can I separate those somehow? * You sound like you are a power user. Yes, you can separate them. The plugins mentioned can help you with that. * > I was thinking that the multiple databases would allow for ease on the one > db. But also I am having the simple profile issues that I did not notice before, > and I am looking for a way to separate the profiles but keep the users connected > to all sites, while still keeping all the other same connected features, * If handling multiple databases is all you are looking for, then [this](http://blog.navayan.com/handling-multiple-databases-in-wordpress/#.VKZsRiuUfPo) will help. * **You may wait for someone else to answer the rest of your questions.** * Or you _may _go to [this site](http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/) as it is mostly used by power users. And since your question is database specific you may choose to post it at the [Database Administrators](http://dba.stackexchange.com/) forum. * You’re welcome and happy new years to you too! * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626704) * Thanks a lot bud! Anyone else’s answers are welcome too, but thanks for keeping them helpful [@wpgeeks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpgeeks/) 🙂 * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626705) * Power user…maybe, but everything seems still over my head lol 😛 * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626706) * I know the basics, I repair PC’s and stuff…but I don’t know any real code or structuring so only can replace the pass/server/login info no problem, but after that I get confused 😛 * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626713) * I am finding I think the plugin Multi-DB is best for the functioning I want? Anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks!! * [WPgeeks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpgeeks/) * (@wpgeeks) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626719) * You’re welcome [@bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/). * See if these help – * [http://vbridge.co.uk/2014/01/22/shardb-hyperdb-and-multi-db-part-1/](http://vbridge.co.uk/2014/01/22/shardb-hyperdb-and-multi-db-part-1/) [http://premium.wpmudev.org/forums/topic/shardb-vs-hyperdb-vs-multidb](http://premium.wpmudev.org/forums/topic/shardb-vs-hyperdb-vs-multidb) [http://premium.wpmudev.org/forums/topic/advice-multi-db-shardb-or-hyperdb](http://premium.wpmudev.org/forums/topic/advice-multi-db-shardb-or-hyperdb) * We aren’t sure if WPMUDev forums are free to join, but if they are, then you may ask them too. * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626723) * Thanks! * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626724) * I actually read these and come to the conclusion I needed Multi-DB but when I contacted the wmpudev team they seemed more in advertising a different plugin to me and offering me all their plugins as well….Hopefully I can get my questions answered though 😛 * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626725) * I just checked and I didn’t….according to them, since I only have 4 sites to begin with, this would not work for me…even though I can create 4096 DBs altogether…. according to the links above you gave me, the one says I need this plugin, but the developer says I don’t need it??? * Crazy world lol * [WPgeeks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpgeeks/) * (@wpgeeks) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626739) * _Not sure what’s going on. Haha. Crazy world? Definitely agree._ * Thread Starter [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * (@bundleplan) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/#post-5626740) * I’m pretty sure since I have 4 sites and their setup runs on a minimal of 16, the customer service representatives don’t seem to realize I will be adding sites. * They didn’t even try to try, they just tried to sell me a backup program stating that’s what I was asking for.. * WMPUDev is obviously some gvt owned POS company. I’ve had bad customer service before, but not the worst like this. * Read the article on their page stating this worked perfectly for me….customer service reps state I’m basically stupid and that a backup program is what I’m asking for…….. * WMPU-dev is probably about to fail as a company. Horrible structuring to support at least Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 25 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/page/2/?output_format=md) The topic ‘Solution for multisite? or a problem?’ is closed to new replies. * In: [Networking WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite/) * 25 replies * 3 participants * Last reply from: [bundleplan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bundleplan/) * Last activity: [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solution-for-multisite-or-a-problem/page/2/#post-5626804) * Status: resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics