Instructions for running duplicator plugin to move a site.
1. Build a new package – exclude the backup directory if nessecary.
2. Download the Installer and Archive files (click on them)
3. Upload both files to server under the domain directory, there an upload button in file manager on Ipage.
4. Create a new database with Mysql
5. Create user and password for database with all privileges
6. Type sitename/installer.php in browser to start installer
a. If installer can’t find zip file it may have to be renamed to the name that installer is looking for.
7. Fill out form.
a. select create new database option for a new install
b. host – I had to look at wp_config.php in another domain on that server to find the path name. localhost didn’t work, I used 713hq.ipagemysql.com
c. type in database name, username and password used in setting up database steps (4 & 5)
d. hit test connection button to make sure everything is ok
e. check off the notice thing and hit Deployment, it took a few minutes.
f. If old and new setting are ok, run Update or change them then run Update.
g. Installer finishes and give report.
h. remove installer and archive files from folder.
i. New site should work fine, done.