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Cloning WordPress Websites in Stack

Cloning a WordPress site in Stack allows you to duplicate an existing site while keeping all configurations, themes, and plugins intact. This process is efficient and ensures you can create similar sites quickly and easily.

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What is WordPress Site Cloning?​

WordPress site cloning involves creating a new, fully independent copy of an existing site. This process maintains the source site's configurations, themes, plugins, and content. It's particularly useful for setting up multiple sites with similar layouts, designs, or settings.

Why Clone a WordPress Site?​

  • Efficiency: Save time by reusing an existing site's setup instead of building from scratch.
  • Consistency: Ensure uniformity in themes, plugins, and settings across multiple sites.
  • Flexibility: Create independent sites where changes to one do not affect others.
  • Ease of Use: Simplifies complex workflows, such as testing updates or creating development environments.

How to Clone a WordPress Site in Stack​

  1. Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard:

    • Log in to your Stack account and go to the WordPress Dashboard.

  2. Access the Cloning Option:

    • Click on the Incomplete Setup Card.
    • Select Choose From Existing Site.

  3. Choose the Source and Destination:

    • Select the Sub-Account where the new site will reside.
    • Choose the Source Site you want to clone.
    • Enter a New Website Name.

  4. Start Cloning:

    • Click Clone to begin the process.

  5. Monitor the Cloning Progress:

    • Progress indicators will display the real-time status of the cloning operation.

  6. Review the New Site:

    • Once the process is complete, your new site will appear as a standalone entity in the WordPress dashboard.
    • Any changes made to the cloned site will not affect the original.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Q: Who can use the cloning feature?
Users with specific roles can access the cloning functionality.

Q: What happens if I don’t have the required permissions?
If your role does not permit cloning, the system will default to the new site creation process instead.

Q: Will changes to one site affect the other?
No, the cloned site is completely independent of the original. Modifications to one site will not impact the other.

Q: Can I track the cloning process?
Yes, progress indicators display real-time updates during the cloning process.

Q: What is retained during cloning?
All configurations, themes, plugins, and settings from the source site are retained in the cloned site.