Which files do I copy from CP?

  • I have backed up my website public folder/domain name/contents in the folder using FileZilla
  • I have also copied phyMy Admin
  • I have created a clean instal on my local drive - Local Sites

Questions:

  • Do I copy specific files or all files from my backup public_html
  • What of the SQL, do I copy the SQL file to MySql in the local sites folder?

I assume you were trying to copy your live WordPress site to Local.
The easiest way to do that is using a backup plugin. I used UpdraftPlus plugin from WordPress repo. Backup your live site with the plugin and don’t forget to use a cloud storage, I was using Google Drive.
Then on your Local site, install the same plugin and do the restore from cloud storage backups.

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Hello @sidow2023 - welcome to the Local Community! :wave:

I’m assuming you’re trying to get a site into Local, have you reviewed this document about how to import a website into Local?

There are a few tools you can use, including WP Migrate.

Let me know if you have any questions,

Sam

Thank you very much for your suggestion!

Thanks, I’ll look at it

Thank you!

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