How to Setup Duplicator for WordPress Migration
Duplicator is widely considered the industry standard for reliable WordPress site migrations and backups.
Based on 7 community reports.
Linked sources: 7.
Known Issues
- Large site timeout errors
- Server permission conflicts
- Database size limitations
Community Q&A
How do I install the Duplicator plugin?
Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard, search for Duplicator, and click Install then Activate.
How do I create a migration package?
Go to Duplicator > Packages, click Create New, and follow the wizard to build your archive and installer files.
What files do I need to move to the new server?
You must upload both the generated zip archive and the installer.php file to the root directory of your new hosting environment.
How do I run the installer?
Navigate to yourdomain.com/installer.php in your web browser and follow the on-screen prompts to extract your site.
Reddit Sources
- I made my first plugin - A sweeping customization and activation of my preferred settings. Can you critique it please? (r/Wordpress)
- Looking for Help Refreshing My WordPress Site (Genesis + Infinity Pro) (r/Wordpress)
- What’s the best way to migrate sites into a multisite network? (r/Wordpress)
- Safety while giving someone access to work on my site. (r/Wordpress)
- Streamlining WordPress Development Workflow (r/Wordpress)
- Migrate your WordPress Website to new domain (r/Wordpress)
- Need help updating social media links to correct url (r/Wordpress)