This short Duplicator tutorial shows you how the free plugin packages an entire WordPress site into a pair of files you can move anywhere. By the end you can build a backup, carry your site to a new host or a fresh server, and rebuild a working copy on the other end. It is the tool to reach for when the destination is empty and you need WordPress to simply appear there.
What you'll learn
Every WordPress site eventually needs to move: to a faster host, from a local build to live, or into a safe copy before a risky change. Duplicator matters because it does not need WordPress already running at the destination, which is exactly where the importers built into wp-admin fall short. In this course you will understand what goes into a package and why, then learn to deploy one with the installer so the copy comes up clean. You will also see how Duplicator fits alongside other migration tools, so you can pick the right one for the job in front of you and manage your backups with confidence.
Inside the course
- How Duplicator Works & Installation
- Building Your First Backup
- Deploying a Package: The Installer Walkthrough
- Backup Use, Tools & Choosing Your Mover
Who this course is for
This is a beginner-friendly course for site owners, freelancers and anyone who wants a dependable way to back up or move a WordPress site without a developer. No prior migration experience is needed; if you can log in to your dashboard and your host's control panel, you can follow along. If you would rather read first, our free written tutorials and live 1-on-1 training cover the same ground.
Frequently asked questions
Is Duplicator free to use?
Can I use Duplicator to move my site to a new host?
Do I need coding skills to use Duplicator?
Every one of the 4 lessons is free to watch — you just need a free WP Tutoring account. No card, no trial clock.
- All 4 lessons in this course
- Follow along on a clean WordPress install
- Keep your free account forever