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Install, clone and staging

Install with Softaculous, duplicate a website and work in staging or on a temporary URL.

4 articles in this topic

  1. Develop a website on a temporary URL and move it to the final domain Explains how to develop on a temporary URL and which references, settings and caches to check when moving the website to its final domain. 3 min · Reviewed 09/2026
  2. Duplicate or clone an application or website Explains how to duplicate a website by copying its files and database, connecting the clone and adjusting its URL, either manually or with Softaculous. 4 min · Reviewed 09/2026
  3. Softaculous: install and manage applications from cPanel Install an application in the right domain and directory and learn when to use cloning, importing, backups or removal. 5 min · Reviewed 09/2026
  4. Staging, a test environment for developing websites and applications Shows how to create a test environment with Softaculous, push changes to production safely and remove the clone when you no longer need it. 5 min · Reviewed 09/2026