I would like to make large changes to our wordpress site but need to get approval before going live. My initial aim was to download the php and mysql files, replaicate it locally and then upload it to the web once approved. However I see downloading the database / files isnt possible. Do you have any other suggestions of how we could work in parallel wihtout harming the running VM / environment.
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Heya, @nickthorley
You can use plugins like WP Staging or Duplicator make it easy to clone your site.
- Install the plugin on your live site.
- Clone your site to a subdomain (e.g.,
staging.yoursite.com) or a local directory. - Make changes in the staging site, test them, and push them to live after approval.
Once the staging environment is done you can use a plugin like All-in-One WP Migration to export your site (including the database) and then import it to your dev site.
Hope that this helps!
Hey Nick,
In addition to what @alexdo suggested, you can also create a copy of the entire Droplet. This way, you can replicate your environment, including all files and the database, without touching the live site.
Here’s how to clone your Droplet:
- Follow this guide to create a Droplet snapshot: How to clone or make a copy of a Droplet.
- Once you have the snapshot, you can restore it as a new Droplet to work on your changes in an isolated environment.
- On the new server, you will need to update the WordPress site and home URLs to the new temporary domain name.
This approach will allow you to work in an exact copy of your live environment, giving you peace of mind when making large changes.
Hope this helps!
- Bobby
Heya,
Another way is to use the Snapshot feature. Snapshots are on-demand disk images of DigitalOcean Droplets and volumes saved to your account. Use them to create new Droplets and volumes with the same contents
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