Remote Sites

Welcome to the uiXpress Remote Sites documentation. This feature allows you to manage multiple WordPress sites from a single admin interface, switching between local and remote sites seamlessly.

Overview

The Remote Sites feature enables you to:

• Connect to Multiple Sites: Configure and manage multiple WordPress installations
• Seamless Switching: Switch between local and remote sites with a single click
• Unified Interface: Use the same modern uiXpress interface across all sites
• Secure Authentication: Use WordPress application passwords for secure remote access
• Filtered Menu: Simplified menu showing only uiXpress app pages when viewing remote sites

Getting Started

1. index - Start here for an overview
2. SUMMARY.md - Quick reference guide
3. features.md - Detailed feature documentation
4. setup.md - Setup and configuration guide
5. security.md - Security considerations and best practices

Quick Start

1. Configure Remote Sites

1. Navigate to Settings > General
2. Scroll to Remote Sites section
3. Click Add Remote Site
4. Enter site URL, username, and application password
5. Save settings

2. Switch Between Sites

1. Look for the Remote Site Switcher in the admin menu
2. Select a remote site from the dropdown
3. Page reloads with the selected site's context
4. All operations now target the selected site

3. Use Remote Sites

• Upload media to remote sites
• Manage plugins and themes
• Edit content and settings
• All operations work seamlessly

Key Features

• Multi-Site Management: Connect to unlimited remote WordPress sites
• Secure Authentication: WordPress application password authentication
• Capability Control: Control who can access remote site switcher
• Persistent Selection: Selected site saved in localStorage
• Filtered Navigation: Simplified menu for remote sites
• Unified API: All REST API calls automatically route to selected site

Documentation

• Features - Complete feature documentation
• Setup Guide - Step-by-step configuration
• Security - Security best practices
• Summary - Quick reference

Use Cases

Multi-Site Management

Manage multiple client sites from a single interface without switching browser tabs or windows.

Development Workflow

Switch between local development and staging/production sites quickly.

Content Management

Edit content across multiple sites using the same familiar interface.

Bulk Operations

Perform operations across multiple sites efficiently.

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• Application Passwords feature enabled (WordPress 5.6+)
• Remote sites must have REST API enabled
• Network access to remote sites
• Proper authentication credentials