Miscellaneous MainWP Help Documents
Understanding the .rnd File Found in the wp-admin Directory
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsWhat is the .rnd file, and why did it appear? The .rnd file is a temporary file created by OpenSSL, a library used for cryptographic operations. In the context of the MainWP Dashboard, this file may appear during key generation for the new encryption feature. OpenSSL uses .rnd to store… Read more...
OpenSSL Key Encryption After Upgrading to v5.3
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsSummary MainWP Dashboard version 5.3 adds encryption for private keys stored in your database, further strengthening security. These private keys are part of the system that ensures secure communication between your Dashboard and connected Child Sites. Encrypting them provides enhanced protection in the unlikely event of a database breach. After… Read more...
Child Plugin 5.2.1: Reconnecting Child Sites with Unique Security ID
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsWith the release of MainWP Child plugin version 5.2.1, the Unique Security ID feature is now enabled by default in the MainWP Child plugin settings. This update also re-enables the Unique Security ID requirement automatically if the MainWP Child plugin is deactivated and reactivated. When you try to reconnect the… Read more...
Limited Access to WordPress.org Resources and its Impact on MainWP Users
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsWe are aware of recent developments that are affecting access to WordPress.org resources for certain hosting environments. This situation may impact your ability to manage plugin and theme updates on some of your Child Sites. While MainWP itself is not directly impacted, users with Child Sites in affected hosting environments… Read more...
CustomGPT Instructions for MainWP REST API V2
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsBelow, you will find the Instructions necessary to configure a CustomGPT to work with MainWP REST API v2. Please see our YouTube video for the entire instructions on creating the CustomGPT. Read more...
CustomGPT Schema for MainWP REST API V2
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsBelow, you will find Schema necessary to configure a CustomGPT to work with MainWP REST API v2. Please see our YouTube video for the entire instructions on creating the CustomGPT. NOTE: CustomGPT limits the number of calls that can be used in a schema to 30. So please switch up… Read more...
Premium Plugin Updates Not Detected
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsBy default, MainWP should support all premium plugins that use standard WP Update API. Troubleshooting First, go to the child site and see WP itself detects available updates the plugins in the issue. If Updates are detected on the child site, MainWP Dashboard should detect them too. Resync your sites… Read more...
MainWP.com Login Security
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsHow to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on mainwp.com Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves, enhancing protection by adding an additional layer of security beyond just a username and password. This article explains how to enable and manage 2FA… Read more...
MainWP Post SMTP Extension
Last modifiled: April 22, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help Documentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaayYUJzW9c The MainWP Post SMTP Extension allows centralized management of SMTP settings for WordPress emails across all your sites from the MainWP dashboard. It supports setting up SMTP with a single click, monitoring email delivery status, and receiving notifications for email failures, aimed at simplifying email management and improving deliverability.… Read more...
Reset page settings
Last modifiled: January 27, 2025 Category: Miscellaneous MainWP Help DocumentsResetting the Widget layout MainWP Dashboard has several pages with a widgetized layout: Overview Page, Child Site Overview Page, Client Card page. If you wish to reset the layout (size and position of widgets) and their visibility (shown or not shown), you can fully reset the page by following these… Read more...