=== Plugin Name ===

Contributors: Cory Lamle

Donate link: www.lifeinthegrid.com/partner

Tags: backup, restore, move, migrate, localhost, synchronize, duplicate, clone, automate, niche  

License: GPLv2

Duplicate, clone, backup, move and transfer an entire site from one location to another in 3 easy steps.

== Description ==

The Duplicator plugin is designed to give Wordpress Administrators the ability to migrate a site from one location to another location in 3 easy steps.  Just create a package, download it and install.  No need to change all your settings and re-run import/export scripts. The plugin also serves as a simple backup utility. 

If you need to clone, duplicate or template a WordPress application, then this plugin is ideal for multiple site generation.  Niche site generation is a breeze with the Duplicator and moving your WordPress site has never been easier.  Stay tuned for other cool features to help automate your Wordpress management.

A Quick Overview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHNV6D2w2c

DEVELOPERS: This tool is great for pulling a production site down onto your local machine for testing and validation. It also works great for developing locally and then pushing up to a production server.

DISCLAIMER: This plugin has been heavily tested, however it does require above average technical knowledge.  Please use it at your own risk and do not forget to back up your files beforehand.

NOTE: This project is currently in Beta, the underlying logic to perform all these migration tasks is quite involved. It's impossible to know how each system is setup, this is why your feedback is very important to us.  Thanks for helping us to make WordPress the best blogging platform in the world.

For complete details see: 

[lifeinthegrid.com](http://lifeinthegrid.com/) 

<li>Aaron Crawford</li>

<li>Paal Joachim Romdahl</li>

== Installation ==

1. Upload `duplicator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory

2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

3. Click on the Duplicator link from the main menu

4. Check out the help by clicking the help icon and create your first package.

The Duplicator requires php 5.3 and WordPress 3.2 or higher.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= I'm having issues getting the plugin to work what should I do? =

See the [FAQs](http://lifeinthegrid.com/duplicator-faq) page for a detailed rundown of common issues

= Where can I get more information and support for this plugin? =

Visit the [Duplicator Page](http://lifeinthegrid.com/duplicator) at lifeinthegrid.com

= Can I test this in a non production environment? =

Yes. Put WordPress on [your computer](http://lifeinthegrid.com/xampp) by watching the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hF7FbTQIkk

== Screenshots ==

1. The main interface used to create and manage packages

3. The installer screen used to install a packaged instance

== Changelog ==

Please see the following url:

http://lifeinthegrid.com/duplicator-log

== Upgrade Notice ==

Please use our ticketing system when submitting your logs.  Please do not post to the forums.