{"id":7290,"date":"2020-05-17T15:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-05-17T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=7290"},"modified":"2020-10-30T16:08:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T15:08:24","slug":"how-to-clone-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-clone-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clone a WordPress Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cloning a WordPress website means creating a fully functional, exact copy of your current site. There are many reasons to make a clone website. Cloning your existing website can save a lot of valuable time when you are switching hosts or domains or migrating from a local environment to a live server. Also, having a clone of your website allows you to test any plugin, theme or WordPress update before adding it to your existing live site. Additionally, having an exact clone of your current website could serve as a backup.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this detailed guide, we\u2019ll show you how to clone WordPress site and make sure you\u2019re fully prepared for any experiment or unexpected situation. To make it easier to navigate, we\u2019ve broken this article down into several topics:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#using-duplicator-plugin\">How to clone a WordPress website using Duplicator plugin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#manually\">How to clone a WordPress website manually<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#other-wordpress-cloning-plugins\">Other WordPress cloning plugins<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">How to Clone a WordPress Website<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You can clone your WordPress website manually or using a plugin. We will describe both methods and it\u2019s up to you to decide which one is more suitable for you. There are <strong>two requirements for cloning a website<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>you need to have a developed website<\/strong> (either already online or local-hosted) and <strong>a new website where you\u2019ll clone the existing site<\/strong>. This new site should not have WordPress installed. The installation will be done during the cloning process, either manually or automatically with a plugin. Also, you need to have an FTP client and know <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-use-ftp\/\">how to use FTP<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"using-duplicator-plugin\"><\/a>How to Clone WordPress Site Using Duplicator Plugin<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Using WordPress plugins to clone a website is a good choice both for WordPress beginners and advanced users. There are many cloning plugins you can choose from, and they also serve as backup plugins. We opted for <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/duplicator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duplicator<\/a> &#8211; it is <strong>free, powerful and easy to use<\/strong>. However, <strong>it\u2019s suitable only for cloning smaller websites, up to 500 MB in size<\/strong>. If you need to clone a larger website, we suggest trying Duplicator Pro or some of the premium plugins mentioned by the end of the article.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Another tip: before you start using the Duplicator plugin, you need to create a database or have one clean database.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Installing the plugin<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]To install the plugin, navigate to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>, type in <strong>the keyword<\/strong> (Duplicator),<strong> locate the plugin<\/strong> and <strong>press the Install Now button<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-Install-Duplicate-plugin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Install Duplicate plugin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-Install-Duplicate-plugin.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-Install-Duplicate-plugin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-Install-Duplicate-plugin-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Activate it after the installation.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Activate-Duplicator-plugin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Activate Duplicator plugin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Activate-Duplicator-plugin.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Activate-Duplicator-plugin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Activate-Duplicator-plugin-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;34px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Creating a backup package<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]The next step is creating a backup of the existing website. Navigate to <strong>Duplicator &gt; Packages<\/strong> and click on<strong> the Create New button<\/strong> in the top right corner of the screen. If you\u2019ve previously made a package, select it from the list of available packages.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Creating-a-backup-package.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Creating a backup package\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Creating-a-backup-package.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Creating-a-backup-package-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Creating-a-backup-package-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Create-New-button.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Create New button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Create-New-button.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Create-New-button-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-Create-New-button-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Give your package a name<\/strong> (or use the one that\u2019s automatically suggested) and click on <em><strong>Next<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Give-your-package-a-name.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Give your package a name\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Give-your-package-a-name.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Give-your-package-a-name-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-Give-your-package-a-name-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Duplicator plugin will scan your site &#8211; <strong>if there are any issues that need addressing, you\u2019ll get a warning or notice<\/strong>. If you get any notices about minor errors and precautions, review them and try to solve them. However, you don\u2019t have to be too thorough with each notice &#8211; <strong>it is completely normal to get some notices about the size of your website<\/strong>. Simply check the <em><strong>Yes. Continue with the build process!<\/strong><\/em> checkbox and click on <strong>Build<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Duplicator-plugin-will-scan-your-site.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Duplicator plugin will scan your site\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Duplicator-plugin-will-scan-your-site.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Duplicator-plugin-will-scan-your-site-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Duplicator-plugin-will-scan-your-site-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After the building process is done, select the<strong> One-Click Download<\/strong> option, which will <strong>download both the installer script and an archive containing the backup of all your files<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-One-Click-Download-option.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"One-Click Download option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-One-Click-Download-option.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-One-Click-Download-option-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-One-Click-Download-option-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;34px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Uploading the files to your new site<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]If you are cloning the website to a live location, you need to know how to use FTP and have an FTP client. Then, <strong>connect to the server of your new site using your FTP credentials and navigate to the root directory<\/strong> (<em>often called public_html<\/em>). <strong>Upload both the installer and the archive file<\/strong> directly into the <em>public_html<\/em> directory.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Uploading-the-files-to-your-new-site.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Uploading the files to your new site\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Uploading-the-files-to-your-new-site.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Uploading-the-files-to-your-new-site-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-Uploading-the-files-to-your-new-site-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It is best if the root directory of your new website is completely empty and has nothing except the two files you\u2019ve just uploaded.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Executing the installer script<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]Open a new browser tab and visit the following path: <em>your-new-website\/installer.php<\/em>. <strong>Replace the your-new-website part with the actual URL of your new website<\/strong>. Duplicator installer script will start to run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First, <strong>the script will verify if there are any issues with the archive files or the settings of your new site<\/strong>. Afterward, mark the checkbox with terms and conditions and press the <em><strong>Next<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Duplicator-plugin-steps.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Duplicator plugin steps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Duplicator-plugin-steps.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Duplicator-plugin-steps-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Duplicator-plugin-steps-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once the data is extracted, <strong>you\u2019ll create a database that will hold all the information about your new site<\/strong>. Insert an existing clean database name &#8211; otherwise, <strong>the installer script will override the current content of the database<\/strong>. It is very important not to forget this &#8211; that\u2019s why we pointed it out at the beginning of our instructions before step a).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Continue by <strong>inserting your username and password<\/strong>, which will serve as the login info. Don\u2019t forget to click on <em><strong>Test Database<\/strong><\/em> first to verify that everything is functioning properly. You\u2019ll see the result of the test in the section called Validation. After a successful test, click on the <em><strong>Next button<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Inserting-your-username-and-password.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Inserting your username and password\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Inserting-your-username-and-password.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Inserting-your-username-and-password-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-Inserting-your-username-and-password-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Review the info in the popup window<\/strong> and press the <em><strong>OK<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Review-the-info.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Review the info\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Review-the-info.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Review-the-info-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-Review-the-info-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The following step requires you to review and edit the information about your site. <strong>Edit the site title, URL and path to the files<\/strong> and click on the <em><strong>Next<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Executing-the-installer-script.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Executing the installer script\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Executing-the-installer-script.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Executing-the-installer-script-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-Executing-the-installer-script-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;34px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Testing your new site and removing the Duplicator installer files<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]After a couple of moments, a new window will appear asking you to test your site. Check the <em><strong>Auto delete installer files after login<\/strong><\/em> option and click on the <em><strong>Admin Login<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Testing-your-new-site-and-removing-the-Duplicator-installer-files.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Testing your new site and-removing-the Duplicator installer files\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Testing-your-new-site-and-removing-the-Duplicator-installer-files.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Testing-your-new-site-and-removing-the-Duplicator-installer-files-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14-Testing-your-new-site-and-removing-the-Duplicator-installer-files-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It will lead you to the login screen, where you\u2019ll enter the login info you previously created. After you successfully log in, navigate to <em><strong>Duplicator &gt; Tools<\/strong><\/em> and review the notices. <strong>If the installer files are deleted, you\u2019ll get a notification<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Duplicator-Tools.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Duplicator Tools\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Duplicator-Tools.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Duplicator-Tools-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-Duplicator-Tools-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Review-the-notices-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Review the notices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Review-the-notices-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Review-the-notices-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-Review-the-notices-1-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>If the installer files weren\u2019t deleted automatically, they need to be deleted manually via FTP<\/strong>. After you\u2019re done, <strong>view your new site<\/strong>, both frontend and backend, to see if everything is functioning properly. <strong>Don\u2019t forget to inspect all the site pages<\/strong> &#8211; it\u2019s not enough to check only the front page. In case you cannot access the inner pages, we suggest saving the permalinks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Navigate to <em><strong>Settings &gt; Permalinks<\/strong><\/em>, <strong>choose a permalink type<\/strong> (post name is suggested) and press the <em><strong>Save Changes<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Permalinks Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2-620x332.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Choose a permalink type\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;84px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"manually\"><\/a>How to Clone WordPress Site Manually<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cloning a WordPress website manually is <strong>more complicated compared to the automatic process<\/strong>. This method is <strong>recommended only if you are an experienced WordPress user or developer<\/strong>. Although our guide is fairly detailed, if you get stuck with manual cloning, consult with a professional.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Exporting the database as a .sql file<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]Start manual cloning by exporting the database of the existing website. <strong>Connect to the cPanel<\/strong> using your credentials and click on the <em><strong>phpMyAdmin<\/strong><\/em> list located in the<em><strong> Databases<\/strong> <\/em>section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"phpMyAdmin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A new tab will open, containing all your databases. <strong>Locate the database of your current website<\/strong> in the menu and click on it. Then click on the <em><strong>Export<\/strong><\/em> option, select the <em><strong>SQL format<\/strong><\/em> and click on the <em><strong>Go<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Export-option.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Export option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Export-option.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Export-option-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18-Export-option-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>If you aren\u2019t sure what is the name of your database, check the wp-config.php file<\/strong>. To access it, return to the cPanel main page and click on the <em><strong>File Manager<\/strong><\/em> option located in the <em><strong>Files<\/strong><\/em> section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"File Manager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Find <strong>your root WordPress directory<\/strong> in the menu on the left. A list of files and directories stored within the directory will be shown in the central part of your screen. <strong>Locate the <em>wp-config.php file<\/em><\/strong>, right-click on it and select the <em><strong>Edit<\/strong><\/em> option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cPanel-edit-wp-config.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"cPanel edit wp-config\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cPanel-edit-wp-config.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cPanel-edit-wp-config-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cPanel-edit-wp-config-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Look for the line of code that defines your database name. This is the line that contains define ( <em>&#8216;DB_NAME&#8217;, &#8216;your-database-name&#8217;<\/em> )<\/strong>. In our case, the database is called onrs_supporttest2.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Code-that-defines-your-database-name.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Code that defines your database name\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Code-that-defines-your-database-name.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Code-that-defines-your-database-name-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19-Code-that-defines-your-database-name-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>After discovering the database name, you should export following the instructions above.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Doing a search and replacing the old website name<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]After exporting the data, it is necessary to edit the .sql file. More precisely, <strong>you need to update all the instances of the old website URL with the new one<\/strong>. Open the <em><strong>.sql file<\/strong><\/em> with a text editor that allows you to <strong>search for specific keywords and replace a given phrase<\/strong> (or phrases). In this example, we used the <strong>Sublime Text editor<\/strong>. In the editor, go to <em><strong>Find<\/strong><\/em> options and select <em><strong>Replace<\/strong><\/em>. You can do the same thing by pressing CTRL and H keys at the same time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Doing-a-search-and-replacing-the-old-website-name.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Doing a search and replacing the old website name\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Doing-a-search-and-replacing-the-old-website-name.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Doing-a-search-and-replacing-the-old-website-name-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20-Doing-a-search-and-replacing-the-old-website-name-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]At the bottom of the screen,<strong> insert the old website URL under <em>Find<\/em> and the new URL under Replace<\/strong>. <strong>Click on the Replace button to replace a single instance of the old URL<\/strong>. You can do the same for all the remaining URLs, one by one, or click on the Replace All button to replace them in bulk.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Click-on-the-Replace-button.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Click on the Replace button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Click-on-the-Replace-button.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Click-on-the-Replace-button-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Click-on-the-Replace-button-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Depending on the situation, we also suggest that you add HTTPS or www to your new URLs<\/strong>. After you are done editing the file, <strong>save the changes<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Importing the edited .sql file<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]After editing the .sql file, you need to import it to the database of your new site. To do that, you need to have a new database where you\u2019ll import the edited code. More precisely, <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\">having a WordPress installation<\/a> on your new site is a prerequisite for this step.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Afterward, access the database of your new site. <strong>Log in to <em>cPanel<\/em> with your credentials and click on the <em>phpMyAdmin<\/em> option<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"phpMyAdmin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phpMyAdmin-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Locate your new database<\/strong> in the menu on the left and click on it. Then, click on the<em><strong> SQL option<\/strong><\/em> at the top. <strong>Open the previously edited .sql file with a text editor and copy its whole content<\/strong>. <strong>Paste the code in the text area marked<\/strong> with an arrow and then click on Go.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Locate-your-new-database.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Locate your new database\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Locate-your-new-database.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Locate-your-new-database-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21-Locate-your-new-database-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Here\u2019s an extra tip for copying the file content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the text editor, right-click anywhere and choose the Select All option. You can also press the CTRL and A keys on your keyboard simultaneously.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-All-option.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Select All option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-All-option.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-All-option-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22-Select-All-option-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, right-click again and select <em><strong>Copy<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Copy-option.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Copy option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Copy-option.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Copy-option-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23-Copy-option-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You can also copy the selected content by pressing CTRL + C. <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s another way to import your database or, more precisely, the edited .sql file using the Import option within phpMyAdmin.<strong> If you\u2019ve made some changes to your new site, we recommend dropping the existing database and then importing the <em>.sql file<\/em><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It is important to know that dropping the database will delete all the content from your new site. Also, <strong>we suggest exporting the database of your new site before you proceed<\/strong>, as a safety precaution.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To drop the database, <strong>select it from the menu<\/strong> on the left. In the main section of the page, <strong>click on Check All<\/strong> and <strong>choose the Drop option<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-Drop-the-database.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Drop the database\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-Drop-the-database.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-Drop-the-database-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/24-Drop-the-database-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A new page will open asking for confirmation. Simply <strong>click on <em>Yes<\/em><\/strong>, if you are sure you want to do it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Asking-for-confirmation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Asking for confirmation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Asking-for-confirmation.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Asking-for-confirmation-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-Asking-for-confirmation-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, go to <strong>the Import option<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Choose File button<\/strong>. Select <strong>the .sql file that was edited in step b).<\/strong> Choose <strong>the SQL format<\/strong> and press <strong>Go<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Choose-the-SQL-format.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Choose the SQL format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Choose-the-SQL-format.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Choose-the-SQL-format-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-Choose-the-SQL-format-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Wait until you get the message: <em><strong>Import has been successfully finished<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Import-has-been-successfully-finished.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Import has been successfully finished\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Import-has-been-successfully-finished.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Import-has-been-successfully-finished-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-Import-has-been-successfully-finished-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We recommend importing the .sql files when cloning a large website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Compressing and moving your original files<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]To move the files, open <strong>the File Manager options<\/strong> in your cPanel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"File Manager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Locate<strong> your old website\u2019s root WordPress directory<\/strong> and click on the <strong>wp-content<\/strong> (the path is probably <em><strong>your-old-website\/public_html\/wp-content<\/strong><\/em>). Select all the files and folders by checking <strong>the Select All option<\/strong> at the top. <strong>Right-click on one folder or file and click on <em>Compress<\/em><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Locate-your-old-websites-root-WordPress-directory.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Locate your old websites root WordPress directory\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Locate-your-old-websites-root-WordPress-directory.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Locate-your-old-websites-root-WordPress-directory-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-Locate-your-old-websites-root-WordPress-directory-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Choose the Zip Archive option, enter the name of the .zip file (wp-content.zip in our case) and press the Compress File(s) button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Zip-Archive.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Zip Archive\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Zip-Archive.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Zip-Archive-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/29-Zip-Archive-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Right-click on the newly created .zip file and select <em><strong>Download<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-select-Download.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Select Download\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-select-Download.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-select-Download-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/30-select-Download-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, <strong>navigate to the wp-content directory of your new website<\/strong> (the path is probably your-new-website\/public_html\/wp-content). Click on <strong>the Upload option<\/strong> at the top of the screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Navigate-to-the-wp-content-directory-of-your-new-website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Navigate to the wp content directory of your new website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Navigate-to-the-wp-content-directory-of-your-new-website.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Navigate-to-the-wp-content-directory-of-your-new-website-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31-Navigate-to-the-wp-content-directory-of-your-new-website-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Upload the downloaded .zip file<\/strong> and wait until it is uploaded completely.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-Wait-until-it-is-uploaded-completely.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Wait until it is uploaded completely\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-Wait-until-it-is-uploaded-completely.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-Wait-until-it-is-uploaded-completely-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/32-Wait-until-it-is-uploaded-completely-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Return to the previous directory and locate the uploaded .zip file<\/strong>. Right-click on it and select <strong>Extract.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Select-Extract.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Select Extract\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Select-Extract.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Select-Extract-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-Select-Extract-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A popup window will open. Enter the path (the path is probably <em>your-new-website\/public_html\/wp-content<\/em>) and click on Extract File(s).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Extract-Files.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Extract File(s)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Extract-Files.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Extract-Files-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-Extract-Files-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Afterward, delete the uploaded .zip file.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Clone-a-WordPress-Website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Clone a WordPress Website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Clone-a-WordPress-Website.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Clone-a-WordPress-Website-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/35-Clone-a-WordPress-Website-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, click on <em><strong>Confirm<\/strong><\/em> in the pop-up window.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Confirm.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Confirm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Confirm.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Confirm-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/36-Confirm-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;34px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Editing the wp-config.php file of the new site<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]The next step is to update your new website\u2019s wp-config.php file with relevant information. Navigate to <strong>the main page in the cPanel<\/strong> and open the <strong>File Manager<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"File Manager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/File-Manager-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Go to <strong>the root WordPress directory of your new website and locate the wp-config.php file<\/strong>. Right-click on it and select Edit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Root-WordPress-directory-of-your-new-website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Root WordPress directory of your new website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Root-WordPress-directory-of-your-new-website.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Root-WordPress-directory-of-your-new-website-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/37-Root-WordPress-directory-of-your-new-website-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Find the part of the file containing <strong>the database name, user and password<\/strong>. Edit those lines of code with the current database name and login credentials.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/38-Edit-lines-of-code.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Edit lines of code\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/38-Edit-lines-of-code.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/38-Edit-lines-of-code-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/38-Edit-lines-of-code-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Afterward,<strong> navigate to the top right corner of your screen and press the Save Changes button<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Saving permalinks and testing the new site<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]Log in to <strong>the admin dashboard of your new site<\/strong> and inspect both backend and frontend. <strong>Make sure to examine the inner pages, not just your front page, to see if everything is working properly<\/strong>. If you are having trouble accessing your inner pages, saving the permalinks could help.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Navigate to Settings &gt; Permalinks, choose a permalink type <\/strong>(post name is suggested) and <strong>press the Save Changes button<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Permalinks Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Permalinks-Settings-2-620x332.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Choose a permalink type\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17-Choose-a-permalink-type-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;79px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"other-wordpress-cloning-plugins\"><\/a>Other WordPress Cloning Plugins<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]One of the numerous advantages of WordPress is a large selection of plugins for all kinds of purposes. <strong>Most of the cloning plugins are paid or come with a free and a premium version<\/strong>. The premium version unlocks additional features. The plugins designed for creating and restoring backups usually offer cloning as a premium feature. Here\u2019s a list of the most popular plugins that enable website cloning.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">All-in-One WP Migration<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-wp-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All-in-One WP Migration<\/a> is a popular, user-friendly plugin for creating site backups. It has a search-and-replace feature and you can opt to exclude spam comments, media files and post revisions from the backup. After the site backup is done, <strong>you can clone your existing website by activating the plugin on your new website and importing the backup file<\/strong>. However, the free version of this plugin is only useful for smaller websites, <strong>up to 512MB in size<\/strong>. In that sense, it is similar to Duplicator. To remove that limit and increase cloud storage capabilities, you will have to buy one of the premium extensions, starting at 69$.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">WP Migrate DB<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-migrate-db\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WP Migrate DB<\/a> is a relatively simple plugin for backup and migration that only exports the database of your website. It allows you to exclude spam comments, transients and post revisions when backing up the database. Additionally, <strong>it has a very efficient search-and-replace functionality<\/strong>. However, in order to import an exported database, you will need to use another database management tool, like phpMyAdmin. Upgrading to a premium version will also allow you to push and pull the database to or from a remote WordPress website. Other features include media, theme and plugins <strong>addons for migration of corresponding files, as well as WP-CLI migration and multisite tools that export a subsite and import it to a separate<\/strong>, new website. The premium price range is from 99$ to 599$. It is a very powerful plugin. It is suitable for advanced WordPress users, namely developers, who want to have a more hands-on approach to site cloning and migration.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">UpdraftPlus<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/updraftplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Updraft Plus<\/a> is a very powerful and popular backup plugin. It offers multiple scheduled site backups on a daily basis and across multiple storage services (UpdraftPlus Vault, Dropbox, Amazon S3, FTP, Google Drive and many more). <strong>Backups are easy to restore directly from your control panel<\/strong>. And if you ever need any help, we have a separate article explaining <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-backup-with-updraft-plus-plugin\/\">how you can create a site backup with Updraft Plus<\/a>. However, you will need to buy a premium version to be able to clone or migrate your website. <strong>UpdraftClone can be useful for making testing or staging websites<\/strong>. The sites are made and maintained using the tokens. 5 tokens can be purchased for a one-time fee of 15$ or a monthly subscription of 12$. Updraft Migrator add-on is a great migration tool that costs 30$ for up to two websites or 49$ for multiple websites. You can also purchase the UpdraftPlus Premium which includes all the add-ons, free add-on updates, free UpdraftClone tokens, storage at UpdraftVault and premium support. The price ranges from 75$ to 195$.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Backup Buddy<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/ithemes.com\/backupbuddy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Backup Buddy<\/a> is a popular premium plugin designed for creating and restoring backups. It can also serve as a cloning plugin thanks to its Import Buddy tool. <strong>To clone or migrate a site, you only need its backup file and the importbuddy.php file<\/strong> &#8211; then you just run the installer script. This simple cloning process makes Backup Buddy similar to the Duplicator. With this tool, it is quite simple to switch hosts, servers or domains. The price ranges from 80$ to 199$. 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