InstantWP is a local WordPress development environment that allows you to quickly set up and test WordPress sites. This guide will walk you through the process of installing a Duplicator backup in InstantWP.

Steps to Install a Duplicator Package in InstantWP

1. In the InstantWP interface, click on Themes Folder to open the Web UI.
2. On the left panel, locate and click on the WordPress folder.
3. Click on the Upload Files icon at the top of the interface.
   • Upload both the installer.php and the archive.zip/.daf file that was created with Duplicator.
4. Open your browser and go to: http://127.0.0.1:10080/wordpress/installer.php
   • This will start the Duplicator installation process.
5. Follow the remaining setup instructions to complete the installation.
   • Once finished, log in to your WordPress site in InstantWP.

That’s it! You now know how to successfully install a Duplicator backup in InstantWP.

If you need a guide on how to perform a Classic Installation without installing WordPress first, check out our guide on how to do a Classic Installation.