Cloning copies your whole site (files and database) to a new location, perfect for staging or a fresh domain.
- Plugin method: install Duplicator or All-in-One WP Migration, build a package/export of the source site, then import it into a fresh WordPress install at the new location.
- Manual method: copy all files via File Manager or FTP, export the database in phpMyAdmin, import it into a new database, and update
wp-config.php.
After cloning, run a Better Search Replace to update the old URL to the new one, then flush permalinks and clear cache. Keep staging sites private (block search engines) until ready. If you'd like a separate domain or subdomain for the clone, set it up in your client area or open a ticket.
