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How to resolve dependency checks?

Issue ARequirements Checks How to resolve requirement checks that show up on step 1 of the build process? Before you...

How to migrate a large site on a limited host?

Build Issues DupArchive Format:Some budget hosts may prevent larger sites from building a package using zip. Duplicator has a special...

How to work with the different Zip engines?

Issue AZip Engines How do “Shell Zip”, “ZipArchive” and “DupArchive” engines differ? Shell Zip Shell Zip uses PHP shell_exec to...

How to resolve Duplicator Plugin user interface (UI) issues?

Issue AUI Issues How to resolve plugin UI issues that are not working correctly? Option 1The most common reason why...

How to resolve scanner warnings/errors and timeout issues?

Issue AFile Structure How to resolve scan issues related to my servers file structure? Solution 1SYMBOLIC LINKS Links that point...

How to handle scanner notices after the scan has ran?

After the scan has ran you will see a report status of either “Good” or “Notice”. Scan checks with a...

How to resolve build issues on my host/server platform?

Build Issues ProblemThe build process continues to fail or is having issues completing. Option 1Check Percentage: If build process is...

How to resolve builds getting stuck at a certain % point?

Issue AWhy does the build percent get stuck at 5% or pending? Try each option starting with Option 1 first...

How to resolve File IO related build issues?

ProblemIf the build fails with file/folder count mismatch or the result size is a negative size value (i.e. SIZE: -1724710633B)...

How to resolve Database related build issues?

Issue AA general error or warning is generated during the database build process. Option 1Repair the database tables in question.For...

How to resolve Zip format related build issues?

Issue AHow to resolve ‘Zip warning: No such file or directory’ issues? Option 1Check for plugin conflicts This can be...

How to resolve schedule build failures?

Issue AWhy did my scheduled build get canceled yet manual builds work fine? OverviewScheduled builds getting canceled when manual builds...

How to make my scheduled build run on time?

Overview The plugin uses a mechanism similar to WordPress’ standard cron scheduling which requires someone to visit the site for...

How to resolve package file download issues / 404.3 / corrupted files?

Issue APackage DownloadsHow to resolve package files (archive or installer) that will not download or show errors? Solution 1 URL...

If the package build is slow, how can I speed it up?

There are several common reasons for a slow build: Unnecessarily Files: Look for large file warnings during the scan report...

How to resolve “Malformed UTF-8 characters, possibly incorrectly encoded” issues?

ProblemWhen creating a package or exporting plugin settings the results of malformed utf-8 characters notice is present. Option 1Package Creation:To...