Chapter 3

Becoming a Network Admin

IN THIS CHAPTER

Check Getting familiar with the Network Admin Dashboard

Check Managing your network

Check Preventing spam blogs

After you enable the WordPress network option and become a network admin, you can examine the various settings that are available to you and go over the responsibilities you have while running a network.

As a network admin, you can access the Network Admin Dashboard, which includes several submenus, to manage the sites in your network, as well as the overall settings for your network. This chapter discusses the menu items and options on the Network Admin screen, guides you in setting network options, and discusses the best ways to prevent spam and spam blogs (splogs).

Exploring the Network Admin Dashboard

When you visit the Dashboard after activating the Multisite feature, the toolbar includes the My Sites menu, which contains the Network Admin link. (See Figure 3-1.)

Screenshot of the Dashboard screen displaying the Network Admin menu.

FIGURE 3-1: The Network Admin menu.

WordPress has separated the Network Admin menu features from the regular (Site Admin) Dashboard menu features to make it easier for ...

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