Introduction
The Clone feature allows you to create a duplicate copy of an existing WordPress website.
Website cloning is useful for:
- Website development
- Testing changes
- Creating new websites based on existing designs
- Website migrations
- Training environments
This guide explains how to clone a WordPress website using WordPress Manager.
Step 1 – Log Into DirectAdmin
Open your browser and visit: https://cp.yourdomain.co.za
(Replace yourdomain.co.za with your own domain name.)
Enter your DirectAdmin username and password.
Click: Log In
Step 2 – Open WordPress Manager
From the DirectAdmin dashboard
Click: Extra Features
Then click: WordPress Manager by Softaculous
Step 3 – Locate the Website
Locate the WordPress installation you wish to clone.
Click: Clone
Step 4 – Configure the Clone
Choose the destination location.
Examples:
- Another domain
- A subdomain
- A sub-directory
Review the destination carefully to avoid overwriting an existing website.
Step 5 – Create the Clone
Click: Clone Installation
WordPress Manager will create a duplicate copy of:
- Website files
- Database
- Themes
- Plugins
- Pages
- Posts
Step 6 – Verify the Clone
Once complete, visit the cloned website.
Review:
- Pages
- Images
- Menus
- Forms
- Plugins
to ensure the clone was created successfully.
Conclusion
The Clone feature provides a quick and convenient way to duplicate an existing WordPress website for development, testing or deployment purposes.
