Requirements

• WordPress 4.0+
• PHP 5.2.17+ (5.3+ recommended)
• MySQL 5.0+ (5.5+ recommended)
• Zlib compression enabled

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Step-By-Step:

1. Download Duplicator Pro Plugin zip file to your desktop.
   - After purchase you will receive an email with a download link
   - You can also login to your SnapCreek Dashboard and download that latest version.
2. Login to your WordPress Administrator and click "Plugins".
3. Click the "Add New" button.
4. Click the "Upload Plugin" button.
5. Click the "Choose File" and select the Duplicator Pro zip file and click "Install Now".
6. Click Activate to activate it.

Walk-through:

Installing Duplicator Professional

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1. Install and Activate the plugin
2. Go to Duplicator Pro ❯ Settings ❯ Licensing ❯ Enter Your License Key
   - Your license key will be sent to you via email after you purchase OR login to your dashboard to view your keys
   

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1. Start: Goto Duplicator Pro ❯ Packages ❯ click the 'Create New' button in the upper right corner.
2. Step 1 Setup:
   1. Give the package a name
   2. Click the Notes button and add some notes
   3. Open the 'Storage' section and be sure that the 'Default' storage location is checked
   4. Open the 'Archive' section and check the 'Enable File Filters' checkbox
      1. Add to the 'File Extensions' input the value log this will exclude all log files with a log extention
      2. Add to the 'Files' input the value error_log this will exclude all files named error_log
      3. Add any additional files to exclude and be sure to enter the full path of the file such as //public_html/mysite.com/myfile.zip
   5. The installer section is optional and should be used for more advanced setups
   6. Click the Next Button & let the scanner run
3. Step 2 Scan:
   When the scan is done check the status to make sure they are flagged as ' Good'. Then click the 'Build' button. If any status show a ' Warn' status its still OK to continue with the build. By clicking each one of the sections you can get more details about how to get the Warn status to go away.
4. Step 3 Build:
   When the package starts building you will be taken to the Packages screen were a progress indicator will run until the package is complete. Once the package has completed building you can download or transfer the files or just leave them for later use.

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1. Start: Goto Duplicator Pro ❯ Packages ❯ click the 'Details Button' ❯ 'Transfer'
2. Choose Location (Step 1):
   • Choose the location(s) where you would like to copy the package files (archive.zip/daf installer.php) to.
   • If the location does not exist then click the 'Create New Storage' link.
3. Transfer Files (Step 2):
   
   • Once you have chosen your transfer location click the 'Start Transfer' button.
   • Once the transfer is complete you will see the data in the transfer log.

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1. Start: Goto Duplicator Pro ❯ Schedules ❯ click the 'Add New' button in the upper right corner.
2. Copy From: This is an optional step that will allow you to copy from an existing schedule.
3. Name: Give the schedule a descriptive name for example see Add/Edit section above.
4. Template: Select an existing template or use the default
5. Storage: Choose at least one storage location where the package and installer will be stored at.
6. Repeats: Choose the frequency and duration for how often the schedule should run.
7. Start Time: Choose the time of day you want the schedule to start on. Values are 00:00 (12am) to 23:00 (11pm).
8. Activate: Choose if the schedule is active to run. Finally save the schedule and wait for the schedule timed.
9. Run Now: This is an optional step that will you allow the schedule to be ran right now.

1. Create Template Go to Tools ❯ Templates ❯ Add New
2. Setup Template Set the Package Name as "Database Only" & Check the "Archive Only Database" under the Archive Section & save.
3. Create Schedule Goto Schedules ❯ Add New
4. Setup Schedule Give the schedule a name and choose the Package Template "Database Only" and finish your schedule options & save.
5. Test ScheduleClick the "Run Now" link by hovering over the schedule name to make sure your package is built as expected.

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1. Create New Storage Provider: Duplicator > Storage > Add New
2. Add Name and Notes and select Type: Local Server
3. Provide the full path on your local server to where the package will be stored
4. Leave the Filter Protection check-box checked
5. Enter the number of packages you want to persist for this storage location

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1. Create New Storage Provider: Duplicator > Storage > Add New
2. Add Name and Notes and select Type: Dropbox
3. Under Authorization: Click "Connect to Dropbox"
   • Step 1 Click Authorize Dropbox
   • This will open a new browser window/tab to dropbox.com
   • Click the "Allow" Button and wait for Success Message
   • Close the dropbox.com site window/tab and go back to Duplicators interface
   • Under Authorization Step 2: Click the Finalize button
   • Duplicator is now authorized to access the following Dropbox account
4. Click the 'Test Dropbox Connection' button to validate data can be moved between systems.
5. Finally Click the "Save Provider" button to save this Dropbox storage endpoint

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1. Create New Storage Provider: Duplicator > Storage > Add New
2. Add Name and Notes and select Type: Google Drive
3. Under Authorization: Click "Connect to Google Drive"
   • Step 1: Click Authorize Google Drive
   • This will open a new browser window/tab to accounts.google.com
   • If you have multiple Google accounts then choose the account you would like to use
   • Click the 'Allow' button and copy the long code generated.
   • Step 2: Go back to Duplicators interface and paste the code into the input titled Step 2
   • Step 3: Click the 'Finalize Setup' button
   • Duplicator is now authorized to access the following Google Drive account
4. Click the 'Test Google Drive Connection' button to validate data can be moved between systems.
5. Finally Click the "Save Provider" button to save this Google Drive storage endpoint

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1. Create New Storage Provider: Duplicator > Storage > Add New
2. Add Name and Notes and select Type: OneDrive
3. Under Authorization: Click "Connect to OneDrive"
   • Step 1 Click Authorize OneDrive
   • This will open a new browser window/tab to OneDrive.com to login.
     - OR -
     If your are logged in this step will be skipped.
   • A unique code will be generated at snapcreek.com from onedrive.com. Copy this code.
   • Under Authorization Step 2: Paste the unique code.
   • Under Authorization Step 3: Click the "Finalize Setup" button
   • Duplicator is now authorized to access the following OneDrive account
4. Click the 'Test OneDrive Connection' button to validate data can be moved between systems.
5. Finally Click the "Save Provider" button to save this OneDrive storage endpoint

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1. Create New Storage Provider: Duplicator > Storage > Add New
2. Add Name and Notes and select Type: FTP
3. Under Credentials: Enter in all the required FTP credentials
4. Click the 'Test FTP Connection' button to validate data can be moved between systems.
5. Finally Click the "Save Provider" button to save this FTP storage endpoint
6. For connections issues see the FTP troubleshooting FAQ.

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1. Create New Storage Provider: Duplicator > Storage > Add New
2. Add Name and Notes and select Type: SFTP
3. Under Credentials: Enter in all the required SFTP credentials
4. Click the 'Test SFTP Connection' button to validate data can be moved between systems.
5. Finally Click the "Save Provider" button to save this SFTP storage endpoint
6. For connections issues see the SFTP troubleshooting FAQ.

Resources:

• SFTP Setup - Filezilla - Siteground.
• How to connect to SFTP in Filezilla using private key

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1. Trace Log: ^Pro The trace log file records all information that is going on at all times with the plugin. Since multiple requests can be executed by multiple users the trace log takes all communication from the plugin into consideration and logs that data. To further improve the full picture of all activity going on in PHP on the server (not just Duplicator Pro). There is an options in Settings ❯ General ❯ Debug labeled "Enhanced Tracing" screen. This option will also log all trace log activity to the PHP error log.
2. Package Log: The package log is a log file that is generated for every package that is built. The log will show the progress and state of the package and will most errors/warnings that may happen during the creation of a package file.

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Scan Validator:

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• Lite: This allows anyone to get help with the free product. Response times can vary widely as all lite requests are handled after the pro users have been addressed. Response times can vary from 1-5 business days.
• Pro Personal: This support level is for all pro personal users. All tickets will be handled before Lite users, but after Pro Freelancer+ users. Response times for most requests will be within 2 days or less depending on the complexing of the response.
• Pro Freelancer/Business/Gold: This level includes all Freelancer/Business/Gold users. All tickets will be handled before Lite and Pro Personal users. Response times for most requests will be within 24 hours.

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Use Cases:

• Schedules: All schedules require templates to be used when running a schedule
• Profiling: There may be instances where you only want the database or the database with specific tables. There may be an instances where you only need the database with a certain subset of files. There are many different combinations that can make up your package and with templates you can easily and quickly assign these profiles when you start a build.

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Also see: Packages » New - Step 1: Setup

Create Template

1. Start: Goto Duplicator Pro ❯ Templates ❯ click the 'Add New' button in the upper right corner
2. Copy From: This is an optional step that will allow you to copy from an existing template
3. FILES: Apply any file filters to exclude specific file/directories/extensions
4. DATABASE: Apply any table filters that should not be included as part of the package
5. INSTALLER: Apply the installer setup values you would like to be applied to the package
6. Save: Save the template by clicking the 'Save Template' button.

Apply Template

1. Start: Goto Duplicator Pro ❯ Packages ❯ click the 'Create New' button in the upper right corner
2. Apply Template: The template you made in the step Create Template section above should be visible in the dropdown
3. After selecting your template all of the values in the Archive and Installer section should reflect the values saved in the template
4. To undo the applied template just select the [Unassigned] value and the package settings will default to its last created settings

Also see: Packages » New - Step 1: Setup
Also see: Schedules » Add/Edit

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• Current Features: These are the current features that are available with this release.
• Beta Features: Features that can be tried but should not be used on production systems.
• Design Concepts: These are simply ideas that may or may not make it into the product.

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Export/Import:

• Export: The export section allows users to export all schedules, storage locations, templates and settings from this Duplicator Pro instance into a downloadable export file. The export file can then be used to import data settings from this instance of Duplicator Pro into another plugin instance of Duplicator Pro or the same instance if your need to restore from a previous date.
  
  After clicking the Export Data button the process will:
  • Export all schedules, storage and templates to a file for import into another Duplicator instance.
  • For security purposes, restrict access to this file and delete after use.
• Import: The import section allows users to import settings from another Duplicator Pro plugin into another instance of Duplicator Pro. Schedule, storage and template data will be appended to current data, while existing settings will be replaced. Schedules depend on storage and templates so importing schedules will require that storage and templates be checked. The import process will:
  
  
  • Append schedules, storage and templates if those options are checked
  • Overwrite current settings data if the settings option is checked
  After the import is ran its import to review templates and local storages to ensure correct path values as the import will not convert them.

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1. Check Data: Be sure all your schedules, storages, templates, and settings data is setup to your liking
2. Export: Navigate to Duplicator Pro ❯ Tools ❯ Data Tab and click the 'Export Data' button
3. Save Export: Save the export.dup file to a safe location as it contains sensitive information
4. Note location: Navigate to a different install unless your restoring a backup of a previous export
5. Select File: Choose the *.dup file used from the 'Save Export' step
6. Run Import: Click the 'Import Data' button and be sure to read all prompts
7. Check Data: Validate that all data was updated and note the following:
   • Schedule, storage and template data will be appended to the current data sets, if data exists. No data on these sections will be overwritten
   • All Settings from the Duplicator Pro ❯ Settings menu including all tabs General, Packages, Schedules, Storage, Licensing will be overwritten

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• Avoid Nesting: In order to avoid possible conflicts between your sites it is important to separate your sites into completely separate folders. For example if you have a production site and a staging site the layout might look something like this were the public_html folder is your web servers root path.

  /public_html/production_site/[worpress site 1 file/folders here]
  /public_html/staging_site/[worpress site 2 file/folders here]
  

  Note: Do not place the staging_site in a or under the production_site directory
• Separate Databases:You must create separate databases for each site. So you might create a database named prod_db for the production site and another database named stage_db for the staging site. Never try to use the database for both sites.
• For a full overview of a staging site see the post How to Create a WordPress Staging Site

Step-By-Step:

1. Create a package on your source machine, just as you would on standard single site.
2. Copy the installer/archive to the new location and create your database and user
3. Browse to the installer
4. You will see a dropdown containing all the subsites in the package. Choose one and continue with the install.
5. The subsite chosen in step 4 will be installed as a new standalone.