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Step 1

Find Softaculous within cPanel. Under Software, click on Softaculous Apps Installer.

Step 2

Navigate to your list of installed apps. When you hover over the correct button, it will say All Installations in a tool tip.

Step 3

TestClick the Create Staging icon in the row where your WordPress website is shown.

Step 4

You'll have several options here. Pay close attention since you should stage your website similarly to your live website.

Choose Protocol: Match your live website. Go with or without www, and likewise with http or https.

Choose Domain: Choose from an available list of domains or subdomains. A folder may be the most convenient (next option), so it's normal to choose the same domain as the live website. This is a preferential choice.

In Directory: Choose the install path relative to the domain you've chosen. If you've chosen the same domain as your live WordPress website, you will have to choose a folder. Some good example names are staging, test, and dev.

Database Name: Pick a unique name that doesn't exist already. This is where your non-file WordPress data will be stored such as posts, settings, and the pages.Test

Step 5

TestWait for your staged website to install. This won't take long.

Step 6

Start testing! Your staging website will be active at the page address you've specified in Step 4 as soon as it shows complete on this page.