First, you’ll need to create a subdomain for your test site on your hosting provider. For this tutorial, we’ll be using Bluehost.
From your Bluehost dashboard, go to Domains » Subdomains . On the next page, enter a new subdomain name for your staging site. Use something distinct and task-specific, like “staging,” and then click Add Subdomain .
duplicator staging create subdomain
Your staging site’s URL will look something like “staging.mysite.com.” Once you create a subdomain, you’ll be redirected to your site’s list of subdomains.
duplicator staging subdomains
Then, still in the Bluehost dashboard, access the Advanced argentina telemarketing menu , which will redirect you to cPanel.
duplicator staging open cpanel
In cPanel, navigate to the Databases tab and then go to MySQL Databases .
duplicator staging mysql
Here, create a new database. We suggest you give it a name that you can quickly associate with your staging site, such as “staging.”
duplicator staging create database
Next, add a new username and password for your new profile. Click Create and let the page reload again.
duplicator staging add user
Scroll down this page to see an option to connect the user and database. You should see a list of usernames and databases you've created in a drop-down menu. Select the username and database you just created and click Add .
duplicator staging add user to database
You will then be redirected to a privileges page. Grant all privileges and proceed to make changes .
duplicator staging give privileges
Congratulations! You have successfully set up a subdomain.
Step 2: Configure the Duplicator
With your subdomain ready, let’s head over to your WordPress dashboard to set up Duplicator. Note that both the free and premium versions of Duplicator can help you create a staging site, as the feature is available in both.
Setting up both the free and premium versions of Duplicator is quick and straightforward. Follow our tutorial on how to set up a plugin if you need help with either.
After installing and activating the plugin, go to Duplicator » Packages and create a new package.
duplicator create package
On the next page, Duplicator will run tests to ensure there are no errors and that your site is ready for cloning. If all the tests pass, you will see “Good” written in green next to each line of text. Now, proceed to Build .
Duplicator build
Wait a few minutes for Duplicator to create the files; the page should automatically reload once complete. Then download the archive file and archive installer.
duplicator staging download package
Just a quick overview: Your website files reside in the Archive . On the other hand, the Archive Installer will help us install the staging site without installing WordPress or configuring anything. This makes it relatively easier to create a staging site manually. These features are just some of the advantages of using Duplicator to create a staging site and, in fact, to migrate and backup a website.