Sharing the same codebase using Drupal multisite¶

Acquia Dev Desktop supports Drupal multisite, where several individual websites share code (Drupal core, modules, and themes), but each website has its own database and so they do not share content, configuration, settings, or displayed themes. For more information, see Multisite - Sharing the same code base on Drupal.org.

To create a new Drupal multisite, complete the following steps:

1. Select an existing website in the left panel. This website’s codebase will be used to create a new Drupal multisite that contains a new site name, database, and files.

2. Click the More button, and then click New Drupal multisite.

   

3. In the Create new multisite dialog box, enter values for the following fields:

   • Local site name - Enter a name for your local website. The local website URL will be based on this name, so it can only use characters valid for a URL.
   • Database list - Specify how to set up the database for your Drupal website. If you’re starting from scratch, select Create a new database. For information about other options, see Importing a database.
   • New database name - Enter a name for the database you want to create. (This field is visible only if you click the Create a new database item in the Database list.

4. Click OK.