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Duplicator Documentation

Documentation, Reference Materials, and Tutorials for Duplicator

Import Install

Overview

In addition to Classic and Overwriteinstall modes, Duplicator Pro includes the Import Install mode via a file (Drag-n-Drop) or URL. Quickly overwrite an existing WordPress site without FTPing or manual database creation.Simply “Drag” an archive from your PC desktop to the destination site’s WordPress to overwrite the site. Optionally add the archive URL to the import and pull the file froma remote location (coming soon). This process will work with Both Duplicator Pro & Lite archive files.

 

Step-by-Step

 

File Import

WordPress Site-AThis is the source site that you want to use for the final install result.
  1. Create Package: Duplicator > Packages > “Create New” [archive.zip]
  2. Download Archive: Duplicator > Packages > Download > [archive.zip] to your computer
    Note: Both Duplicator Lite & Pro packages will work with Duplicator Pro Import Install (Drag-n-Drop).
    See Import Installs with Duplicator Pro for complete step-by-step instructions.
WordPress Site-BThis is the destination site that you want to overwrite with the source site.
  1. Install Plugin: WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add “Duplicator Pro”
  2. Import Package: Duplicator Pro > Import [archive.zip] from your computer
  3. Run Wizard: Overwrite WordPress Site-B with WordPress Site-A

 

Import Link

WordPress Site-AThis is the source site that you want to use for the final install result.
  1. Create Package: Duplicator Pro > Packages > “Create New”
  2. Copy Link: Duplicator Pro > Package Overview > Copy Archive Link
    Note: Both Duplicator Lite & Pro packages will work with Duplicator Pro Import Install.
    The URL link can also be used from some remote locations.
WordPress Site-BThis is the destination site that you want to overwrite with the source site.
  1. Install Plugin: WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add “Duplicator Pro”
  2. Import Archive: Duplicator Pro > Import archive file from URL
  3. Run Wizard: Overwrite WordPress Site-B with WordPress Site-A

For additional details see How to handle Import install issues?

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