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title: "Multi-site vs a single instance"
description: "In setting up WordPress you will have the choice between installing WordPress as a single site or as a [Multisite](https://disciple.tools/encyclopedia-2/multisite/). If you have multiple teams or want room to grow you’ll want to choose the [Multisite](https://disciple.tools/encyclopedia-2/multisite/) option. More info on single site vs [Multisite](https://disciple.tools/encyclopedia-2/multisite/): [https://developers.disciple.tools/hosting/single-or-multisite](https://developers.disciple.tools/hosting/single-or-multisite)"
url: "https://disciple.tools/docs/multi-site-vs-a-single-instance/"
updated: "2025-09-03"
category: Big Concepts
---

# Multi-site vs a single instance

In setting up WordPress you will have the choice between installing WordPress as a single site or as a [Multisite](https://disciple.tools/encyclopedia-2/multisite/).

If you have multiple teams or want room to grow you’ll want to choose the [Multisite](https://disciple.tools/encyclopedia-2/multisite/) option. More info on single site vs [Multisite](https://disciple.tools/encyclopedia-2/multisite/): [https://developers.disciple.tools/hosting/single-or-multisite](https://developers.disciple.tools/hosting/single-or-multisite)