How can I change the number of Simultaneous Sync Requests?

Adjust the number of child sites MainWP syncs at once to balance speed and server resource usage.

MainWP syncs multiple child sites in parallel to speed up the process. The Maximum Simultaneous Sync Requests setting controls how many sites sync at once. Adjusting this value helps balance sync speed against server resources.

What You’ll Learn

• How to change the simultaneous sync limit
• When to increase or decrease this setting
• How to optimize for your server

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When to Adjust This Setting

Situation	Recommendation
Sync operations are slow	Increase the value
Dashboard server is underpowered	Decrease the value
Hosting limits concurrent connections	Decrease the value
Child sites timeout during sync	Decrease the value
Fast server with many sites	Increase the value

The default value works well for most installations. Adjust only if you experience performance issues.

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Change the Sync Request Limit

1. Open Advanced Settings

   Go to MainWP > Settings > Advanced Settings.

2. Find the sync setting

   Locate Maximum Simultaneous Sync Requests.

3. Adjust the value

   Enter your preferred number. Lower values use fewer server resources; higher values sync faster.

4. Save settings

   Scroll to the bottom and click Save Settings.

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Recommended Values

Network Size	Server Type	Suggested Value
Small (1-30 sites)	Shared hosting	2-4
Medium (31-100 sites)	VPS	4-8
Large (100+ sites)	Dedicated/VPS	8-12

Start with a lower value and increase gradually while monitoring server performance. Watch for timeout errors or slow Dashboard response during syncs.

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Self-Check Checklist

• Identified sync performance issues (if any)
• Adjusted Maximum Simultaneous Sync Requests
• Tested sync operation with new setting
• Monitored for timeout errors

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Related Resources

• Change Simultaneous Update Requests - Update request settings
• Optimize for Shared Hosting - Performance tuning
• System Requirements - Server requirements