Did you know you can now host WordPress multisite networks with InstaWP Live? Yes, you can. And this is the biggest news for our users in August 2024.
By the way, it doesn’t mean other product updates from our changelog v2.40.0 are any less significant. Read them yourself and decide. 
InstaWP Product Update 2.40.0 at a Glance
- Support for Multisite WordPress Hosting: Host both single and multisite WordPress with InstaWP Live.
- New Staging Data Center: Added a staging data center in Singapore for improved global performance, especially for Asia region.
- Swedish Language Support: It’s there for the App Dashboard and Shared Templates!
- Config Manager: Manage WordPress config file settings directly from the admin panel.
- Feedback Survey: A new survey to gather user feedback ($10 credits if you complete it).
- WordPress Auto-Update Settings: Manage automatic updates for WordPress core, themes, and plugins from the Connect dashboard.
- Global and Per-Plugin Auto Updates: New options to enable or disable auto-updates globally or for individual plugins and themes.
Top Product Updates from InstaWP Changelog v2.40.0
#1 – Multisite WordPress can now be hosted with InstaWP Live
We’re excited to introduce the game-changing update with InstaWP v2.40.0: WordPress Multisite support for InstaWP Live! Now, hosting and managing your clients’ WordPress networks is easier than ever.
This implies – Whether you’re handling a single site or an entire network of multisite configurations, InstaWP Live can easily streamline your workflow and keep everything running smoothly.
New multi-site support feature allows users to convert a single site to a multi-site setup with subdirectory or subdomain-based configurations. To use this feature, create a Hosted site, go to settings, and click Convert for the option Convert to Multisite.
Remember, multi-site conversion is non-reversible, so users should carefully consider subdomain vs subdirectory options before converting.
#2 – Config Manager
Presenting our very own Config Manager 
Go to any Connected site in your dashboard and it’ll be sitting right there (Advanced Options > Config Manager).
Oh, forgot to mention this out of excitement – By default, the Config Manager is disabled to maintain security. You can enable it from Tools > InstaWP > Remore Management settings in your WordPress admin dashboard (Of course, your site should have the InstaWP Connect plugin installed).
And that’s it. We will fetch settings from your site’s config file and enlist it in your InstaWP dashboard.
InstaWP’s Config Manager is a straightforward way to manage WordPress configuration file settings directly from the plugin’s admin panel. This feature allows users to view and adjust critical settings without accessing the codebase, making it a convenient option for administrators.
With this, you have a controlled environment to modify configuration settings, reducing the need for manual file edits and minimizing potential errors. A good UI and ease of access makes it even better.
#3 – A new staging data center location, “Singapore”
We’re also adding a new staging data center in Singapore. This means faster and more reliable staging environments, especially for your clients in Asia and nearby regions.
This new data center will ensure quicker load times and more reliable performance for staging environments. So, when you have clients from Asian region, take its help to ensure smoother and faster site previews, making your workflow more efficient.
It is also useful when you’re testing new features or troubleshooting for your customers residing in Asia subcontinent (or somewhere nearby).
#4 – Swedish language support for App Dashboard & Shared Templates
Our app dashboard as well as Shared Templates now support Swedish language. So, whether you’re managing WordPress product demos, setting up demo sites or collaborating on a project with a remote team, you can now navigate and work in Swedish.
We believe this update will make the experience more seamless for Swedish-speaking users. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance accessibility and provide a more localized experience for our diverse user base.
#5 – Feedback Survey
Your input always help us improve InstaWP, and this time, we have a more structured way to learn about your preferences.
We have recently added a feedback survey to our users’ dashboards and people are loving it (contrary to what we guessed). This survey, with minimal disturbance to your routine tasks, ensure that we know who you are and how you would like to use InstaWP.
As a thank you for completing the survey, we’re offering $10 in credits. You can always click Do it later when you have more important things to do. 
#6 – Auto-update WordPress Core from the Connect dashboard
Keeping your WordPress core up to date is crucial for security and performance, and with this new option in your InstaWP dashbaord, you can ensure your sites are always running the latest version with minimal effort.
You can now manage WordPress core updates directly from the InstaWP Connect dashboard. This feature allows you to enable or disable automatic updates for the WordPress core across your connected sites, streamlining the update process.
P.S. – To enable Auto Update Core, you must first enable Global Auto Updates.
#7 – Global and Per Plugin/Theme Auto-update for connected sites
This is another powerful features we’ve introduced for managing your connected WordPress sites!
Global auto updates and auto update core features let you enable or disable automatic updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes. This flexibility ensures that you can keep critical components up to date without manually managing each one.
P.S. – Global auto updates need to be enabled first before enabling/disabling auto updates on a per-plugin basis.
5 Notable Improvements from InstaWP v2.40.0
#1 – Site Creation API with Custom Expiry Time
InstaWP v2.40.0 introduces an enhancement to our Site Creation API, allowing users to specify a custom expiry time (expiry_hours) for newly created staging sites.
This improvement streamlines the management of temporary environments, reducing the need for manual intervention and ensuring that your staging sites are automatically decommissioned at the right time.
#2 – Enhanced Domain Replacement Logic
Domain replacement is a crucial aspect of migrating or staging a WordPress site. It ensures that all references to the original domain are correctly updated to the new domain.
With v2.40.0, we’ve improved the logic behind domain replacement, making it more reliable and efficient. This enhancement minimizes the risk of broken links, missing images, or incorrect redirects when you migrate a site or set up a staging environment. So, expect smoother migrations from today onwards!
#3 – Improved Security for InstaWP Connect API Tokens
API tokens are critical for managing connections between InstaWP and your WordPress sites, and any security vulnerability could compromise their integrity. So in Update 2.40.0, we’ve taken steps to further protect the API tokens used in InstaWP Connect.
With this update, your connections are better safeguarded against unauthorized access or potential breaches.
#4 – 2-Way Sync for Images and Rich Media
The new version of InstaWP also brings enhancements to our 2-Way Sync feature when it comes to syncing larger images and rich media. This implies – you will be able to more effortlessly sync your site’s rich media between staging and live environments.
#5 – Cancellation Survey
We’ve added a new cancellation survey to gather feedback from users who choose to end their subscriptions. This survey helps us understand the reasons behind cancellations and improve our services
We promise to work towards finding solutions that better meet your needs.
What’s Next?
Exciting things are on the horizon – check our roadmap if you don’t believe us!
We’re working on some powerful new features that will further enhance your experience with InstaWP. Expect improvements in performance, security, and more customization options to meet your unique needs.
You can always write to us if you have any questions or suggestions.