{"id":644,"date":"2026-02-27T14:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/?p=644"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:14:10","slug":"how-to-add-a-super-admin-user-role-in-wordpress-multisite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-super-admin-user-role-in-wordpress-multisite\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Super Admin User Role in WordPress Multisite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Super Admin is a network-level capability, not a normal site role like Administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The safest method is Network Admin \u2192 Users \u2192 Edit \u2192 Grant Super Admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For automation or recovery, you can grant access with WP-CLI or (last resort) database updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify access by checking Network Admin menus, plugin\/theme management, and network settings visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow governance: least privilege, MFA, logging, and periodic access reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-b6643800      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#key-takeaways\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-super-admin-means-in-wordpress-multisite\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What \u201cSuper Admin\u201d Means in WordPress Multisite<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#prerequisites-before-you-promote-someone\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Prerequisites Before You Promote Someone<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-add-a-super-admin-user-role-in-wordpress-multisite\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Add a Super Admin User Role in WordPress Multisite<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#verify-the-user-actually-has-super-admin-access\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Verify the User Actually Has Super Admin Access<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#security-and-governance-best-practices-for-super-admins\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Security and Governance Best Practices for Super Admins<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#troubleshooting-when-the-option-doesnt-appear\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Troubleshooting: When the Option Doesn\u2019t Appear<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#conclusion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Conclusion<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">FAQs<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p>If you manage a WordPress network, sooner or later you\u2019ll need to elevate someone beyond a single site\u2019s Administrator permissions. The challenge is that multisite doesn\u2019t treat \u201cSuper Admin\u201d as a typical role you assign from a dropdown\u2014it&#8217;s a network permission. This guide shows how to add a super admin user role in WordPress multisite using the clean UI method first, then WP-CLI and emergency recovery paths, with security checks so you don\u2019t accidentally hand over the keys to your entire network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What \u201cSuper Admin\u201d Means in WordPress Multisite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a standard (single-site) WordPress install, roles are straightforward: Subscriber, Contributor, Author, Editor, Administrator. Multisite adds a higher tier: Super Admin (sometimes referred to as Network Administrator).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the practical difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administrator (site-level):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manages content, users, and settings <em>for one site<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May install plugins\/themes <em>only if<\/em> network settings allow (most networks disable this at the site level).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannot access network-wide settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Super Admin (network-level):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Controls network settings, user access across the network, and global configuration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can install\/activate plugins and themes network-wide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can create\/manage sites, manage updates, and change critical settings that affect every site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re building an org-wide governance model, think of Super Admin as the root-level operator for WordPress Multisite. That power is why WordPress makes it intentionally harder to assign than a typical role\u2014because it isn\u2019t a typical role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites Before You Promote Someone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you grant Super Admin, treat it like privileged access in any other system (cloud console, production server, payment processor). A few quick checks prevent costly mistakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirm the user account exists<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In multisite, you can add a user to the network without adding them to a specific site (and vice versa). Super Admin requires the user to exist at the network user level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure you\u2019re in the right admin area<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must use <strong>Network Admin<\/strong>, not a single site dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The admin bar should show <strong>My Sites \u2192 Network Admin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Require a strong authentication baseline<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enforce strong passwords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideally enable <strong>MFA\/2FA<\/strong> through your security plugin or SSO provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Define what they actually need<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If they only need to manage one site, Administrator is usually sufficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If they need plugin\/theme control or network configuration, that\u2019s when Super Admin fits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Add a Super Admin User Role in WordPress Multisite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/add-a-Super-Admin-User-Role-in-WordPress-Multisite-02-1024x574.webp\" alt=\"How to Add a Super Admin User Role in WordPress Multisite\" class=\"wp-image-646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/add-a-Super-Admin-User-Role-in-WordPress-Multisite-02-1024x574.webp 1024w, https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/add-a-Super-Admin-User-Role-in-WordPress-Multisite-02-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/add-a-Super-Admin-User-Role-in-WordPress-Multisite-02-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/add-a-Super-Admin-User-Role-in-WordPress-Multisite-02.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the most reliable methods, starting with the official UI flow. Use the first method whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1: Grant Super Admin via Network Admin (Recommended)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the safest and most auditable approach because it uses built-in multisite controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the Network Dashboard<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From any site dashboard, go to the top admin bar:<br><strong>My Sites \u2192 Network Admin \u2192 Dashboard<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go to the network user list<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to: <strong>Users \u2192 All Users<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edit the target user<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the person you want to promote.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Edit<\/strong> under their username.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grant Super Admin privileges<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the user edit screen, look for a checkbox labeled something like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cSuper Admin\u201d or \u201cGrant this user super admin privileges for the Network.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save changes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Update User<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should happen immediately<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once granted, the user should see Network Admin options (depending on your UI\/menu configuration), including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Network settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes and <a href=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-popup-plugins\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-popup-plugins\/\">plugins<\/a> (network-level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site management (create\/edit sites)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates (network-wide)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Governance tip: Promote, validate access, then document <em>why<\/em> the user has this level of privilege and for how long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2: Grant Super Admin Using WP-CLI (Fast + Scriptable)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WP-CLI is ideal for agencies, dev teams, and infrastructure automation. It\u2019s also a clean way to manage permissions when you have many networks or need repeatable processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run this from your WordPress root directory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>wp super-admin add username<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>wp super-admin add jsmith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>wp super-admin list<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>wp super-admin remove jsmith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When WP-CLI is the best choice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You manage multisite in containers, CI\/CD, or hosting environments with shell access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need a repeatable workflow for onboarding\/offboarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to avoid UI mistakes and keep operational logs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operational best practice<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Pair the command with a ticket reference or internal change log entry so you can trace who elevated access and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 3: Emergency Recovery via Database (Last Resort)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this only if you\u2019re locked out of Network Admin and <strong>cannot<\/strong> restore access through normal admin or WP-CLI. Database changes are powerful\u2014and risky\u2014so treat them like production surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In multisite, Super Admins are stored in the site_admins entry within the sitemeta table (table prefix may vary). The value is typically a serialized array of usernames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-level recovery approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the multisite meta table (commonly wp_sitemeta).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the row where meta_key = &#8216;site_admins&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the target username to the serialized list carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important cautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A malformed serialized value can break admin access or cause unexpected behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always back up the database first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re not comfortable editing serialized data, use WP-CLI or a qualified DBA\/dev.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can regain shell access, WP-CLI is usually safer than manual serialization edits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 4: Optional Hardening \u2014 Restrict Super Admin Actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many organizations want Super Admins to exist, but with guardrails. While WordPress core doesn\u2019t natively provide \u201cpartial super admin,\u201d you can reduce risk by controlling the blast radius:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disable file editing in admin<\/strong> (recommended):<br>define(&#8216;DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT&#8217;, true);<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disable plugin\/theme installation in admin<\/strong> (more strict):<br>define(&#8216;DISALLOW_FILE_MODS&#8217;, true);<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a security plugin to enforce:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MFA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>login throttling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admin change alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>audit logs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren\u2019t replacements for least privilege, but they do reduce the likelihood that a compromised Super Admin account becomes a network-wide incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verify the User Actually Has Super Admin Access<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After promotion, validate access immediately. This avoids confusion where a user thinks they\u2019re elevated but still can\u2019t do the task (often due to caching, wrong account, or misunderstanding network vs site dashboards).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verification checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in as the user (or ask for a screen share).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm they can access: <strong>My Sites \u2192 Network Admin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Network Admin, confirm visibility of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sites<\/strong> (create\/edit sites)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Users<\/strong> (network user management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Themes<\/strong> and <strong>Plugins<\/strong> (network-level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settings<\/strong> (network settings)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm they can perform the specific task you intended (e.g., network-activate a plugin).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common gotcha<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A user might be an Administrator on a specific site but still not have Network Admin visibility. Super Admin is not \u201cAdministrator++\u201d inside a site\u2014it\u2019s a different permission scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security and Governance Best Practices for Super Admins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Super Admin can impact every site, treat it as privileged access and design a policy around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommended governance model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum necessary Super Admins<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the count low. Many networks operate safely with 1\u20133 Super Admins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time-bound elevation (when possible)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If someone only needs temporary access, promote them, complete the change, then remove privileges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong auth requirements<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandatory MFA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password manager use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSO where feasible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audit logging<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log user changes, plugin installs, theme changes, and site creation\/deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change management<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tie privilege grants to tickets, approvals, or internal controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incident readiness<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Document how to remove a Super Admin quickly (UI + WP-CLI + DB fallback).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain backups and tested restore procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical risk framing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a normal Administrator account is compromised, you likely lose one site. If a Super Admin account is compromised, you may lose the <strong>entire network<\/strong>. Your controls should reflect that risk differential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting: When the Option Doesn\u2019t Appear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t see the Super Admin checkbox or the network menus, the issue is usually one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You\u2019re not in Network Admin<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fix: Go to <strong>My Sites \u2192 Network Admin<\/strong>. The checkbox won\u2019t reliably appear in single-site admin contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multisite isn\u2019t properly enabled<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm multisite is active in wp-config.php (commonly includes define(&#8216;MULTISITE&#8217;, true); and related constants).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If multisite is partially configured, network UI elements can be inconsistent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caching or role UI confusion<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some admin UI changes may appear delayed due to caching layers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix: Log out\/in, clear server cache, and clear any object cache if configured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You\u2019re editing the wrong user record<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In multisite, a user can be added to a site but not fully managed at the network level in the way you expect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix: Manage users from <strong>Network Admin \u2192 Users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosting environment restrictions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some managed hosts restrict certain actions via config (file mods disabled).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This won\u2019t usually hide Super Admin status, but it can limit what Super Admins can do afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to add a super admin user role in WordPress multisite is less about clicking a role dropdown and more about applying a network-level permission responsibly. Use Network Admin \u2192 Users for the cleanest workflow, rely on WP-CLI for speed and repeatability, and reserve database edits for true emergencies. Most importantly, treat Super Admin access like privileged infrastructure access: grant it intentionally, verify it immediately, and review it regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-fda1b671 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-46041038 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I make someone a Super Admin without giving them access to every site?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Not in core WordPress multisite. Super Admin is inherently network-scoped and can affect all sites. 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