Sharing the same codebase using Drupal multisite¶

Acquia Dev Desktop supports Drupal multisite whereby websites share code (Drupal core, modules, and themes). Each website has its own database and doesn’t 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.

   You will use the website’s codebase to create a new Drupal multisite with a new site name, database, and files.

2. Click More, 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. You must use characters valid for URLs, as the local website URL will be based on this name.
   • Database: 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. The New database name field is visible only if you click the Create a new database item in the Database list.

4. Click OK.