Step 3: Update Data Advanced Mode

Engine Tab

This option controls how the database is updated when migrating to the new site.

Option Details
Custom Search and Replace
Overview Pro Permits adding as many custom search and replace items as needed. Use extreme caution when using this feature as it can have unintended consequences as it will search the entire database. It is recommended to only use highly unique items such as full URL or file paths with this option.
Database Scan Options
Cleanup Pro The checkbox labeled "Remove schedules & storage endpoints" will empty the Duplicator schedule and storage settings. It is recommended that this remain enabled so that you do not have unwanted schedules and storage options.
Skip Path
Replace
This is an advanced option that should be used when trying to install from either the "/" or "/html" location. The following conditions are set with this option when the install location is detected.
  • Source folder is / the parameter should be visible in read-only mode and not checkable.
  • Source folder is /html the parameter must be check by default and kept checked.
  • In other cases, the parameter must be inactive by default and checkable.
This option helps to resolve issues when the install path is either "/" or "/html". In case the source path is /html this option is required to prevent data update conflicts. For example the html_type option in the wp_options table with data such as text/html is replaced with text/[new_path] which can lead to other issues therefore this option is required to be checked to prevent those types of database update issues.
Email
Domains
The domain portion of all email addresses will be updated if this option is enabled.
Database
Search
Database full search forces a scan of every single cell in the database. If it is not checked then only text-based columns are searched which makes the update process much faster. Use this option if you have issues with data not updating correctly.
Cross
Search
Pro This option enables the searching and replacing of subsite domains and paths that link to each other within a Multisite network. Check this option if hyperlinks of at least one subsite point to another subsite. Uncheck this option there if there are at least subsites and no subsites hyperlinking to each other.
Note: Checking this option in this scenario would unnecessarily load your server. Check this option if you are unsure if you need this option.
Post GUID If you're moving a site keep this value checked. For more details see the notes on GUIDS . Changing values in the posts table GUID column can cause RSS readers to evaluate that the posts are new and may show them in feeds again.
Serialized
Max Size
Large serialized objects can cause a fatal error when Duplicator attempts to transform them.
If a fatal error is generated, lower this limit.
If a warning of this type appears in the final report:
DATA-REPLACE ERROR: Serialization
ENGINE: serialize data too big to convert; data len: XXX Max size: YYY
DATA: .....
and you think that the serialized object is necessary you can increase the limit or set it to 0 to have no limit.



Admin Account Tab

Create a new WordPress administrator or update the existing password of an exiting user.
Option Details
Admin Password Reset
Overview Use this feature to change the password of an existing WordPress admin account. This feature can come in handy if the password was forgotten or if it needs to be changed.
New Admin Account
Create
New User
Create a new user account.
Username Username of the user being created. This will be used as the login for the new administrator account. Please note that usernames are not changeable from the within the WordPress UI. Mandatory Field.
Password Password of the user being created. Must be at least 6 characters long. Required field when creating a new user.
Email The email of the new user. A mandatory field when creating a new user.
Nickname The nickname of the new user will be created. It is optional to create a new user. If you do not enter a nickname, the username will become the nickname.
First Name First name of the user being created. Optional.
Last Name Last name of the user being created. Optional.



Plugins Tab

This section controls all plugins registered with the site and listed in the Plugin list table. All plugins are grouped as Active or Inactive plugins. Check all plugins that need to remain active and uncheck all plugins which should not be active. If running the installer in "Safe Mode" then all plugins except needed ones will be disabled.


WP-Config Tab

In this section, you can configure different constants in the wp-config.php file.
Option Details
Add/Remove
Switch
Pro Each wp-config value has an associated switch that controls the insertion and removal of the constant.
If the switch is deactivated, the constant will be removed from wp-config.php
Constants The wp-config tab contains the list of constants that can be modified directly by the installer.
See the WordPress documentation for more information .
Auth Keys Generate New Unique Authentication Keys and Salts. Defines: AUTH_KEY, SECURE_AUTH_KEY, LOGGED_IN_KEY, NONCE_KEY, AUTH_SALT, SECURE_AUTH_SALT, LOGGED_IN_SALT, NONCE_SALT