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title: How to clone WordPress on cPanel
description: "# Cloning a WordPress website is a useful process when you want to create a duplicate of your site for testing, development, or migration purposes. cPanel, a popular web hosting control panel, makes this process straightforward, especially when using tools…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-clone-wordpress-on-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-01-31"
category: Cpanel
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# How to clone WordPress on cPanel

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Cloning a WordPress website is a useful process when you want to create a duplicate of your site for testing, development, or migration purposes.

cPanel, a popular web hosting control panel, makes this process straightforward, especially when using tools like WordPress Manager by Softaculous. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to clone a WordPress site on cPanel.

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## Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel

1. Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page (usually `https://yourdomain.com/cpanel`).
2. Enter your username and password to log in.

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## Step 2: Access WordPress Manager by Softaculous

1. Once logged into cPanel, scroll down to the **Software** section.
2. Locate and click on **WordPress Manager by Softaculous**.

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## Step 3: Locate the Domain You Wish to Clone

1. In the WordPress Manager, you’ll see a list of all your WordPress installations.
2. Find the domain or installation you want to clone.

## Step 4: Initiate the Clone Process

1. On the far right of the domain listing, click on the **dropdown icon** (represented by a small arrow).
2. From the dropdown menu, click on the **Clone** button.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-92-1024x65.png)

Click on the '**Clone**'

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## Step 5: Configure the New Clone Installation Details

1. On the **"Cloning WordPress"** page, you’ll be prompted to enter details for the new clone:
   - **Choose Domain**: Select the domain or subdomain where the clone will be installed.
   - **In Directory**: Specify the directory name if you want the clone to be installed in a subfolder (leave blank for the root directory).
   - **Database Name**: Enter a name for the new database or use the default.
   - **Clone Settings**: Review and adjust any additional settings as needed.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-94-1024x605.png)

## Step 6: Confirm the Information

1. Scroll down and double-check all the details you’ve entered.
2. Ensure that the new domain, directory, and database information are correct.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-95-1024x563.png)

## Step 7: Start the Cloning Process

1. Once everything is confirmed, click on the **Clone Installation** button.
2. The cloning process will begin, and you’ll see a progress bar indicating the status.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-96-1024x285.png)

## Step 8: Monitor the Progress

1. Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of your WordPress site.
2. Once done, you’ll see a **congratulations message** confirming that the clone has been successfully created.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-97-1024x434.png)

## Step 9: Access the New Cloned URL

1. Open a new browser tab and navigate to the URL of the cloned WordPress site.
2. Verify that the site loads correctly and all functionalities are working as expected.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-98.png)

## All Done!

Congratulations! You’ve successfully cloned your WordPress site using cPanel and Softaculous. You can now use the cloned site for testing, development, or any other purpose.

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### Tips for a Smooth Cloning Process:

- **Backup Your Site**: Always create a backup of your WordPress site before cloning, just in case something goes wrong.
- **Check Permalinks**: After cloning, go to **Settings > Permalinks** in your WordPress dashboard and resave the settings to ensure proper URL structure.
- **Update Links**: If you’re cloning to a new domain, use a search and replace tool to update any hardcoded links in your database.

Happy hosting! ?