How to import an existing wordpress install to a new domain?

1. Login to cPanel using the link:https://secure.lightningbase.com/index.php/knowledgebase/6/How-to-Access-cPanel.html
2. Under wordpress section select the domain to which you want to import the existing installation.

3. On the top right corner, click on  the Wordpress tab.

4. Click on to the 'Import existing install' button

5. Select the account from which you want to import and click on to continue.

6. Enter the necessary details of the source and destination domains.

7. Click on the import button and the bottom of the page.



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