Title: Using WordPress Multisite locally
Last modified: June 8, 2024

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# Using WordPress Multisite locally

 *  [atalanttore](https://wordpress.org/support/users/atalanttore/)
 * (@atalanttore)
 * [1 year, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-wordpress-multisite-locally/)
 * I have installed the [official Docker image of WordPress](https://hub.docker.com/_/wordpress)
   locally on my computer running Ubuntu to get familiar with the use of WordPress.
   It is accessed via the _localhost_ on port _8080_.
 * My intended WordPress website on the Internet should have subdomains. I came 
   across WordPress Multisite, which apparently allows you to use a single WordPress
   installation for multiple subdomains. That’s exactly what I want. I have edited
   the file `wp-config.php` as described in the [WordPress handbook](https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/multisite/create-network/).
   After that, I deactivated all plugins.
 * Activation of the Multisite feature subsequently fails with the following error
   message.
 * ![](https://i0.wp.com/atalanttore.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wordpress_multisite_local_install_error.
   png?ssl=1)
 * The server address of my local WordPress installation is **[http://localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080)**

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 *  Moderator [t-p](https://wordpress.org/support/users/t-p/)
 * (@t-p)
 * [1 year, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-wordpress-multisite-locally/#post-17811448)
 * try reviewing “Restrictions” at [https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/multisite/prepare-network/#:~:text=You%20cannot%20create%20a%20network%20in%20the%20following,uses%20a%20port%20number%20other%20than%20%E2%80%98%3A80%E2%80%99%2C%20%E2%80%98%3A443%E2%80%99](https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/multisite/prepare-network/#:~:text=You%20cannot%20create%20a%20network%20in%20the%20following,uses%20a%20port%20number%20other%20than%20%E2%80%98%3A80%E2%80%99%2C%20%E2%80%98%3A443%E2%80%99).
 *  Thread Starter [atalanttore](https://wordpress.org/support/users/atalanttore/)
 * (@atalanttore)
 * [1 year, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-wordpress-multisite-locally/#post-17827844)
 * Since my WordPress address (URL) is `localhost`, I assume that Docker with its
   many settings cannot help me out.
 *  [parthbackstagedev](https://wordpress.org/support/users/parthbackstagedev/)
 * (@parthbackstagedev)
 * [1 year, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-wordpress-multisite-locally/#post-17850934)
 * It looks like you’re currently accessing your WordPress site using the default
   localhost:8080 address. To effectively set up and use a Multisite network locally,
   it’s recommended to configure virtual hosts. This will allow you to access your
   site using custom domains, such as customdomain.com or subdomain.customdomain.
   com, which are essential for a multisite setup.
 *  Thread Starter [atalanttore](https://wordpress.org/support/users/atalanttore/)
 * (@atalanttore)
 * [1 year, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-wordpress-multisite-locally/#post-17851796)
 * Hi [@parthbackstagedev](https://wordpress.org/support/users/parthbackstagedev/),
 * Thanks for your advice. I first need to find out how to configure virtual hosts
   for my WordPress Docker container.

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 * In: [Localhost Installs](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/localhost-installs/)
 * 4 replies
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 * Last reply from: [atalanttore](https://wordpress.org/support/users/atalanttore/)
 * Last activity: [1 year, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-wordpress-multisite-locally/#post-17851796)
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