Clone from source site A to B and Keep B url?

[AntonioParticipant]

How do I clone/duplicate the site from the source site A to a brand new install site B and make sure site B keeps it’s original url?

Basically, I want to test the source site for a few changes, so I set up a subdomain like test.sourcesiteA.com.

I then migrated site A from it’s url to the subdomain using the migrator, but when migration completes, the subdomain B site seem to redirect to the main A site, as the url shows up as the A site.

Site A: http://www.site.com
Site B: test.site.com

migrating A to B with site restore back up. Result:

Site: http://www.site.com and not test.site.com

Thanks for your help.

[Dee NutbourneModerator]

Hi,

When restoring the migrated backup, you need to ensure that the ‘Search and replace site location in the database (migrate)’ option is enabled.

We have a guide on how to fix this issue available here:
https://updraftplus.com/faqs/migrated-site-searchreplace-database-can-now/

We also have a guide on migrating available here:
https://updraftplus.com/faqs/how-do-i-migrate-to-a-new-site-location/

Best Wishes,
David N

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