Cloning creates an exact copy of an existing WordPress website.
This is commonly used for testing, staging or creating a duplicate site.

Cloning is handled through WP Toolkit.

What Cloning Does #

Cloning:

• Copies all WordPress files
• Copies the database
• Creates a new installation at a new location
• Generates new database credentials

The original site remains unchanged.

Common Use Cases for Cloning #

Cloning is useful for:

• Testing updates safely
• Creating a staging site
• Duplicating a site for development
• Creating a backup-like copy

It should not replace proper backups.

Important Cloning Warnings #

When cloning:

• URLs may need adjustment
• Login credentials may remain the same
• Emails may still send from the cloned site

Clones should not be publicly exposed unintentionally.

Responsibility Notice #

You are responsible for:

• Choosing the clone location
• Securing cloned sites
• Removing unused clones

ProRedLine does not manage cloned installations.