# Clone Site Under Same/Different Server In xCloud

> Clone site effortlessly with xCloud—same/different server options. Back up, test updates, or migrate hassle-free. Step-by-step tutorial inside!

In this tutorial, we will explore how to efficiently clone a site under the same or a different server using [xCloud](/). Cloning your website can serve various purposes, such as creating backups, testing updates safely, or smoothly migrating to a new server.

With xCloud’s intuitive interface and robust features, you’ll learn the precise steps to duplicate your site hassle-free. So, let’s begin the process of cloning your site with xCloud.

Note: Cloning is currently supported only for WordPress sites. It will not work for other types of websites at this time.

## Step 1: Clone Site From Dashboard

First, go to your site and click on the three-dot icon from the dashboard. From the action menu, click on the **‘Clone Site’** option. Then choose where you want to clone your server. And click on the **‘Next’** button.

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## Step 2: Choose a Demo or Custom Domain

You will have two options available. You can choose a **‘Demo site’** or **‘Migrate to a New Domain’** for your cloned site. Here we are creating a demo site. After choosing click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.

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Then create a new database or add your own database for this website and click on the ‘Next’ button.

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## **Step 2: Adjust the Settings**

Next, choose the ‘PHP version for this site. Also, you can **‘Clone Your Source Site Settings’** like **‘Backup’** and some **‘Security Settings’**. Here you will be able to see the options that are enabled in your source site.

For Backup Settings:

-   Remote Backup
-   Local Backup

For Security Settings:

-   XML-RPC
-   X-Frame-Options
-   8G Firewall
-   AI Bot Blocker
-   WP Fail2Ban

Choose your preferences and click on the ‘Next’ button.

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And finally review the information and click on the ‘Start’ button to start the site cloning process

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Once the process is completed, the site will be live instantly. Now you can customize it as your prefernces

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This is how you can clone a WordPress site under the same or a different server in xCloud.

Still stuck? [**Contact our support**](/contact/) team for any queries.