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Duplicator Documentation

Documentation, Reference Materials, and Tutorials for Duplicator

Classic Install

Install a Duplicator Backup to an empty directory in 3 easy steps with the Classic Install option.If instead you want to overwrite an existing WordPress site, use Overwrite Install OR Import Install (Pro).

Classic Install mode is available in both Pro and Lite versions. These steps will show you how to install/redeploy your WordPress site (Duplicator package) to a new location.

Follow Along Step-By-Step(starting @ 8:00 of 24:57)

1. Create & Download Package

Create a package, then download the installer & archive files to local computer from

  • Duplicator Packages Screen
    Duplicator > Packages > Download > [installer.php & archive.zip]
  • Package Details Screen:

    Duplicator > Packages > More Items > General Section > Share File Links Button
    Duplicator Pro > Packages > Package Overview > View Details button

    FTP

    This option is not common and can be used if any issues arise with the “Packages Screen” option.

    1. Open an FTP client like FileZilla >FTP > Website Root Folder > Find “wp-content” Folder
    2. Find “backups-dup-pro” or “backups-dup-lite” Folder
    3. Find matching [hash-code]_installer.php with [hash-code]_archive.zip and download
    Cloud StoragePro Only

 

2. Transfer Package

Transfer both the archive.zip and matching installer.php files from your computer to the

There are two possible locations where the archive and installer files can be placed. One is on your local computer (localhost) and the other is on a remote host commonly referred toas your hosting provider.

 

Remote Host

Use FTP, cPanelor your hosts file manager to transfer the archive.zip and installer.php downloaded in step 1 to the remote server. Place both of the files in a new empty directory onyour host where the files are accessible from a valid url such as:https://your-domain/installer.php
https://your-domain/your-wp-directory/installer.php.

The files can be place on your web servers root directory, but do not have to be place there. On some hosts the root directory might be public_html -OR- www.and the host will allow files to be place at that location. While other hosts to not allow files directly in the web server root folder. If you’re not sure where you can placethe files then contact your hosting provider. Make sure the directory they are copied to have thecorrect permissions.

Localhost
Be sure you have PHP, Apache & MySQL installed on your local computer with software such asXAMPP,Instant WordPress orMAMP for MAC.Place the archive.zip and installer.php into any directory under your webroot or where they can be served up by your local webserver then continue with Step 3 below.

 

3. Install Package

  1. Open any web browser and browse to the ‘installer.php’ such as:http(s)://your-domain/installer.php
    http(s)://your-domain/[hashed-secure-data]_installer.php
  2. On Step 1 > Click Next
  3. On Step 2 Setup > Create Database & User > Enter Database Connection Info > Click Validate > Click Next
    • Database Connection Tips:
    • Most setups require the ‘Host’ field to be set to ‘localhost’
    • To create a database see this link “Create A New Database and User” or the one above- OR – contact your host to have them create the database and user and the info from them.
    • Visit the FAQ for more database troubleshooting help
  4. On Step 3 > Click Next > Step 4 > Login > Site Migrated!!
    How to Restart the install process:
    1. Remove all files and directories from where you just installed your site (except the installer and package file).
    2. Hit your web browsers back button or browse to the installer.php file again.
    3. Run the installer again.How long should I wait for the installer to run?
    The installation process may take a few minutes (never hours) depending on the speed of your system and the size of your content. Be patient and wait for the process to complete.Once the installation starts an install-log.txt file is created in the same directory as the installer.php and package file. You can open up this file anytime during the install andsee the progress of the install. You will have to refresh the page to see any process updates to the log file.

 

  1. Open any web browser and browse to the ‘installer.php’ file such as:http(s)://your-domain/installer.php
    http(s)://your-domain/[hashed-secure-data]_installer.php
  2. On Step 1 Setup > Create Database & User >Enter Database Connection Info > Click Validate Button > Click Next Button
    • Database Connection Tips:
    • Most setups require the ‘Host’ field to be set to ‘localhost’
    • To create a database see this link “Create A New Database and User”.Alternatively you can contact your host to have them create the database and user or get the correct information to use.
    • Visit the FAQ for more database troubleshooting help
  3. On Step 2 > Login > Site Migrated!!

 

Notice: If you are installing over an existing WordPress site or you see [Overwrite Install] in the installer upper right corner then check-out theOverwrite Install Instructions.

 

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