MainWP Team Control Extension is a specialized administrative tool that allows you to create a team and distribute WordPress management tasks among specific members. It eliminates the need for shared credentials by providing granular access control within your network dashboard. This extension facilitates better security by ensuring team members only access the sites and features relevant to their roles.
WPExclusive members get access to Team Control Extension as part of a full plugin and theme library, with plans starting from $9.99/month. See the full MainWP collection →
What Is MainWP Team Control Extension?
MainWP Team Control Extension is developed by MainWP and is an administration plugin for WordPress multisite and network management. It belongs to the administration category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for professional site managers. The extension is designed specifically for agency owners who need to delegate work without compromising the security of their main dashboard.
It solves the problem of high-level access risks by letting you assign specific privileges to created roles. This is ideal for growing agencies that need to onboard developers, editors, or support staff while maintaining strict control over site visibility.
MainWP Team Control Extension Features
The feature set is built around granular permission management and team scalability within the MainWP environment.
Custom Role Creation
Team Control Extension allows you to craft custom roles beyond the standard WordPress defaults. You can create Administrators, Managers, Authors, or Editors and grant them access to specific websites, dashboard functions, and extensions. This localized administration ensures that users only see the interface elements required for their specific job functions.
Granular Access Privileges
With a few clicks, you can assign access privileges to certain child sites, dashboard functions, and other MainWP extensions. This precise level of management guarantees that your team possesses only the essential tools, maintaining both security and confidentiality across your entire network. It functions like a master key system where you decide which doors each team member can open.
Unlimited User Scalability
The plugin allows you to create an unlimited number of users on your dashboard to manage your child sites. As your agency grows, you can add new members and assign them roles and privileges effortlessly without hitting any artificial caps or paywalls based on seat count. This makes transitions and team expansions straightforward and predictable.
Pricing
The retail price for this extension is approximately $69.00 when purchased individually. Check current pricing on the Team Control Extension sales page, though WPExclusive members access it as part of their standard plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Extension | $69.00 | MainWP Dashboard | 1 Year Updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Team Control Extension + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Team Control Extension plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, which is typically less than the cost of one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 5.0.3. This recent update included support for the Cost Tracker module to enhance permission management and user access controls. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure you have the latest administrative capabilities.
How to Install
- Download the Team Control Extension .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to your MainWP Dashboard Extensions page to begin creating roles
- Assign specific child sites to your newly created team members
Use Cases
Agency Delegation to Junior Developers
Agencies can use this extension to delegate maintenance tasks to junior staff without giving them full administrative control over the entire network. This enhances your administration workflow by protecting sensitive client data from accidental changes by less experienced team members.
Client-Specific Access Portals
You can create a role that only has access to a specific group of sites, allowing a client or a dedicated brand manager to log in and see high-level reporting or status updates for their own properties without seeing other clients in your portfolio.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Managing hundreds of sites requires a team, yet security remains paramount. WPExclusive provides the necessary infrastructure to scale your workforce at a fixed cost, ensuring every team member has the administrative tools they need to be productive.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Custom privilege settings for individual MainWP extensions
- No cap on the number of users added to the dashboard
- Intuitive interface for complex permission mapping
⚠️ Limitations
- Specifically manages permissions inside the MainWP interface only, not the child sites themselves
- Requires a functioning MainWP Dashboard setup to operate
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is MainWP Team Control Extension GPL Licensed?
Yes. MainWP Team Control Extension is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which is the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files, which are the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, and no security risks are present in the provided files.
Get MainWP Team Control Extension on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime. It provides MainWP Team Control Extension plus every plugin and theme in the library for use on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MainWP Team Control Extension do?
MainWP Team Control Extension is an administrative tool used to create custom roles and permissions within your network dashboard. Team Control Extension allows you to delegate management tasks to team members with specific site access.
Is MainWP Team Control Extension free?
This is a premium extension typically priced at $69.00 individually. However, WPExclusive members can access it as part of their membership starting at $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of MainWP Team Control Extension?
The current version is 5.0.3, which includes support for recent MainWP core modules. WPExclusive members always receive the most current release available in the repository.
How much does MainWP Team Control Extension cost?
The retail price is $69.00. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month, covering unlimited sites and the entire extension library.
Is it legal to use MainWP Team Control Extension via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files, which is fully within the legal terms of the GPL.
Does Team Control Extension manage permissions on child sites?
No, Team Control Extension is specifically designed to manage permissions only inside the MainWP Dashboard interface. It does not control user roles on individual child sites directly.
