Cloning a WordPress Site Using WP Toolkit

Cloning a WordPress site allows you to create a copy of your existing website. This is useful for testing updates, creating a staging environment, or duplicating a site for a new project. Plesk’s WP Toolkit makes the process quick and simple. Here’s how to clone your WordPress site.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk #

1. Open your web browser and go to the Plesk login page.
2. Enter your credentials and click Log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the WordPress Toolkit #

1. In the Plesk dashboard, locate the WordPress option in the left-hand menu.
2. Click on WordPress Toolkit to open the WordPress management interface.

Step 3: Select the Site to Clone #

1. In the WordPress Toolkit, find the WordPress site you want to clone.
2. Click on the Clone button next to the website name.

Step 4: Configure Cloning Settings #

1. Target Location: Select where the cloned site will be created:
   • Domain: Choose an existing domain or subdomain.
   • Subdirectory: Optionally, specify a folder (e.g., /staging).
2. Database: WP Toolkit will automatically create a new database for the cloned site.
3. Click Start to begin the cloning process.

Step 5: Wait for the Cloning to Complete #

1. WP Toolkit will copy the files, database, and settings from the original site to the target location.
2. Once the process is complete, you’ll see the new cloned site listed in the WordPress Toolkit.

Step 6: Verify the Cloned Site #

1. Click Log in next to the cloned site to access its WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Check the front end and back end of the cloned site to ensure everything works correctly.

Tips #

• Use a subdomain (e.g., staging.yourdomain.com) for staging environments to keep your live site separate.
• Make sure to delete the cloned site when it’s no longer needed to free up server resources.
• Always clone your site before testing major updates or changes to avoid breaking the live site.