How To Clone A Website : How to copy a website and Upload to Cpanel | step by step guide

How to Copy and Clone a Website: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Introduction

• Watch the video titled "How To Clone A Website" from the Webplugg Media channel to learn how to copy and clone a website.
• The tutorial covers using software called httrack to clone a website, upload it to cPanel, and make edits.

2. Downloading HTTrack Software

• Visit any browser and search for "httrack" to find the software download page.
• Click on the recommended version and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

3. Cloning the Website

• Copy the website link you want to clone.
• Open the HTTrack software, give your project a name, and paste the URL.
• Let the software clone the website, which may take time depending on your internet speed.

4. Uploading to cPanel

• Once the website is cloned, locate the cloned files on your local disk in the designated project folder.
• Zip the file containing the domain name of the website.
• Log in to your cPanel using the credentials provided by your hosting provider.
• Access the File Manager and upload the zipped file to the public_html directory.

5. Extracting and Moving Files

• Extract the zipped file in the File Manager.
• Move the extracted files to the desired location within your cPanel, such as a subdomain or public_html.

6. Making Edits to the Website

• Edit the website files, such as the index.html for the homepage and about.html for the about us page, using a text editor.
• Save the changes and upload the edited files to see the modifications on the live website.

7. Editing Specific Content

• Use the find and replace function to locate and change specific content within the website files.
• Save the changes and check the live website to ensure the modifications are reflected.

8. Finalizing and Testing

• Once all edits are made, test the website by visiting the domain or subdomain where it was uploaded.
• Verify that all changes are visible and functioning correctly on the live website.

9. Conclusion

• By following these steps, you can successfully copy, clone, upload, and edit a website using HTTrack software and cPanel.
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By following these steps, you can effectively copy and clone a website using HTTrack software, upload it to cPanel, and make necessary edits to customize the website according to your needs.