Install Over Existing

Duplicator Pro

Load a site backup over an existing site.

1. Download the latest duplicator pro backup of the source site. This will include the site content in compressed format and a php file named ‘installer.php’.
2. Log on to the WP dashboard on the destination site. Select Duplicator Pro / Packages. Confirm that there is a restore point saved for the destination site in case there is a problem.

1. Log on to the WP dashboard on the destination site. Select Duplicator Pro / Import

1. Upload the backup files from the source site to the destination site. You can use the plugin

or FTP directly to ‘\wp-content\backups-dup-pro\imports’.

1. Once the upload is complete, details regarding the archive are displayed. Click ‘Continue’.
2. The next page will display any errors or warnings with regard to this archive. From here you can set up and save the URL for a recovery point.

1. Click “Launch Installer” to begin the installation process.

1. Check for any errors or warning and correct if necessary. When ready check ‘I agree’ And click ‘Continue’.

1. Once the installation is complete a report will display any errors during the installation. Click “Admin Login’ to log into the newly installed site and Duplicator Pro will remove the installation files at this point.