This article explains how to clone a WordPress site within HighLevel. The cloning process allows you to duplicate an existing site while retaining all configurations, themes, and plugins, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for creating similar sites. This guide covers the setup, role-based access permissions, and step-by-step instructions for using the cloning feature.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What is WordPress Site Cloning?
• Why Clone a WordPress Site?
• Role-Based Access for Cloning
• How to Clone a WordPress Site in HighLevel
• Frequently Asked Questions

What is WordPress Site Cloning?

WordPress site cloning is the process of duplicating an existing site to create a new, fully independent copy. This functionality preserves the source site's configurations, themes, plugins, and content. Cloning is especially useful for creating multiple sites with similar layouts, designs, or settings.

Why Clone a WordPress Site?

• Efficiency: Save time by reusing an existing site's setup instead of building from scratch.
  
  
• Consistency: Ensure uniformity in themes, plugins, and settings across multiple sites.
  
  
• Flexibility: Create independent sites where changes to one do not affect others.
  
  
• Ease of Use: Simplifies complex workflows, such as testing updates or creating development environments.

Role-Based Access for Cloning

Access to the cloning feature is governed by user roles to ensure security. Only users with the following roles can clone WordPress sites:

• Agency Owners
• Agency Users
• Account Users (within the same sub-account)
  
  

If a user lacks the necessary permissions, they will only be able to create a new site from scratch. This ensures that only authorized individuals can duplicate sites.

How to Clone a WordPress Site in HighLevel

1. Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard:

   • Log in to your HighLevel account and go to the WordPress Dashboard.
     
     
   • Choose Create New or Select Blank WordPress.
     
     

2. Access the Cloning Option:

   • Click on the Incomplete Setup Card.
     
     
   • Select Choose From Existing Site.
     
     

3. Choose the Source and Destination:

   • Select the Sub-Account where the new site will reside.
     
     
   • Choose the Source Site you want to clone.
     
     
   • Enter a New Website Name.
     
     

4. Start Cloning:

   • Click Clone to begin the process.
     
     

5. Monitor the Cloning Progress:

   • Progress indicators will display the real-time status of the cloning operation.
     
     

6. Review the New Site:

   • Once the process is complete, your new site will appear as a standalone entity in the WordPress dashboard.
     
     
   • Any changes made to the cloned site will not affect the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can use the cloning feature?
Only users with specific roles—Agency Owners, Agency Users, and Account Users (within the same sub-account)—can access the cloning functionality.

Q: What happens if I don’t have the required permissions?
If your role does not permit cloning, the system will default to the new site creation process instead.

Q: Will changes to one site affect the other?
No, the cloned site is completely independent of the original. Modifications to one site will not impact the other.

Q: Can I track the cloning process?
Yes, progress indicators display real-time updates during the cloning process.

Q: What is retained during cloning?
All configurations, themes, plugins, and settings from the source site are retained in the cloned site.