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I want to change website but want to live once complete

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 12, 2024 at 14:46

I want to change website but want to live once complete

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Rose Tyler

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November 12, 2024 at 15:27

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

Developing a WordPress website offline and then making it live once completed is a common practice. It allows you to build and test the website locally before transferring it to a live server. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do this.

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Rose Tyler

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November 12, 2024 at 15:31

Hello,

The provided recommendations are fundamental, and ChatGPT may assist you, or you can refer to the WordPress documentation regarding this process.

Please note that we are only responsible for the functionality of our theme, and therefore, we are unable to assist you with the mentioned process.

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 12, 2024 at 15:50

More details

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Rose Tyler

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November 12, 2024 at 15:55

Hello,

Yes, it is possible.

After making the site live, please navigate to the XStore welcome panel, select ‘unregister theme’, and then enter your purchase code to register it again. This step is crucial to update the activation information.
https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/theme-installation/how-to-registerderegister-xstore-theme-livestaging-websites/

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 12, 2024 at 16:09

How to do it

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Rose Tyler

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November 12, 2024 at 16:26

Hello,

Enter the purchase code and select the staging website option – https://prnt.sc/XNi_NYDfpxJi

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 13, 2024 at 18:22

How do I make staging website at subdomain which is after development complete we will move it to current website

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Rose Tyler

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November 14, 2024 at 08:43

Hello,

We hope this message finds you well.

I am having some difficulty fully understanding the nature of your question, as it seems we have already addressed this matter in a previous response.

To clarify, please create the website as you would any other, as the process does not depend on the specific theme. Once the website is set up, you can install the XStore theme. Here is a video tutorial on how to install the theme: https://youtu.be/4n1re0jKorc?feature=shared After installation, activate the theme using the activation code you already have, selecting the “staging site” option during the process.

If this does not address your question, kindly provide more detailed information about your issue. We also recommend reviewing our previous responses, including the content in the “Private Content” area, before reaching out again.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you further.

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 14, 2024 at 12:36

Please see my question. Kindly set up staging website at subdomain

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 14, 2024 at 13:19

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Rose Tyler

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November 14, 2024 at 13:32

Hello, Ankit Khandelwal,

It seems there has been a misunderstanding. If you require assistance with building a website from scratch, this is not something that the theme support team can provide as part of the standard support offered by the theme author. The responsibility for creating a website from the ground up lies with you or a professional you hire for this purpose.

However, you can visit your account page at https://www.8theme.com/account-user/?user_id=33719 and explore additional services that may better suit your needs: https://gyazo.com/dd11e916a360fa7eac706f0ea6def48e

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 14, 2024 at 13:59

You have not understood my question..how to install staging website on other subdomain so that I can develop and live the website once it was completed.

What is scratch??

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Andrew Mitchell

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November 14, 2024 at 16:39

Hello, Ankit Khandelwal,

1. Create the Subdomain for Staging
1. Log in to your hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel, Plesk, or a similar platform).
2. Go to the Domains section and look for the Subdomains option.
3. Create a subdomain, such as staging.yoursite.com.
4. This will create a new folder in your public HTML or main directory, typically named after the subdomain (e.g., staging).

2. Copy Your Live Site Files
You’ll need to copy all files from your live site to the new subdomain folder:
1. Go to the File Manager in your hosting control panel or use an FTP client.
2. Download the files from your live site directory.
3. Upload the files to the staging subdomain folder.

Alternatively, if your hosting panel offers a “Clone Site” feature, you can use that to simplify the process.

3. Copy the Database
1. Log in to phpMyAdmin or your database management tool.
2. Export the live site’s database.
3. Create a new database for the staging site, then import the database backup into this new database.

4. Update Database Settings for the Staging Site
1. In the staging subdomain folder, open the wp-config.php file.
2. Update the database credentials to match the new staging database:
`php
define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘staging_db_name’);
define(‘DB_USER’, ‘staging_db_user’);
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘staging_db_password’);
define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’); // typically ‘localhost’
`

5. Update Site URLs
1. In phpMyAdmin, locate the wp_options table in the staging database.
2. Change the values for siteurl and home to your new subdomain URL (e.g., https://staging.yoursite.com).

Alternatively, use a plugin like Better Search Replace to update URLs site-wide.

6. Restrict Access to the Staging Site (Optional but Recommended)
To prevent search engines from indexing the staging site or unwanted visitors:
– Go to Settings > Reading in the WordPress dashboard and check Discourage search engines from indexing this site.
– Add password protection through cPanel’s Directory Privacy option or use a plugin like WP Maintenance Mode.

7. Test the Staging Site
Verify that everything is working as expected on the staging site before making changes. Make sure the URLs, plugins, and database connections are correctly configured.

8. Deploy Changes to the Live Site
Once your updates are ready to go live:
1. Back up the live site.
2. Repeat the process in reverse, copying files and databases from the staging environment to the live site.

This setup will allow you to safely make changes on the staging subdomain and push updates to the live site once testing is complete.

Thank you for your understanding.

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8Theme Team

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 14, 2024 at 18:34

Please see in private window

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 15, 2024 at 10:26

Please confirm live website will not affected.

How we will get help in developing from you as a support for staging sub domain

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Andrew Mitchell

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November 15, 2024 at 13:16

Hello, Ankit Khandelwal,

Please note that if everything is done correctly, it should not cause any issues.

Support is unable to assist with subdomain configuration, as this falls outside the scope of our support services. We kindly recommend that you contact the specialized department(Site Migrations), which you can find at the following link:
https://www.8theme.com/account/#etheme_customization_pane

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 15, 2024 at 16:20

If we myself configure subdomain and cloned website. But if I need support in customization of staging website. I will use difference prebuilt. Please also confirm no live website disturbed

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 16, 2024 at 09:27

I am waiting for reply that I need your support for customization of staging website

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 16, 2024 at 09:35

Please see my reply in private area

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Rose Tyler

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November 17, 2024 at 15:53

Dear Customer,

We would like to inform you that all of your inquiries have been addressed by our support team. You can view the details at the following link: https://prnt.sc/SHGaOQVhQlLa

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 18, 2024 at 10:36

As per answer of my query for customisation support in staging website which is done on subdomain. I have taken 1 year support. So, why I need to pay for support as I already paid for support. Please check

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Rose Tyler

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November 18, 2024 at 10:43

Dear Customer,

Please note that you are not required to pay any additional fees if your inquiry falls within the scope of our responsibility. You can review the details here: https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/support/support/ https://themeforest.net/page/item_support_policy https://prnt.sc/_XlpvoiAR_kY

However, if you wish to receive personalized website development services from an external team, outside of the support forum, for tasks that are tailored specifically to your needs and preferences, you may choose to use an additional service. This is entirely optional.

We never require our clients to pay extra for services that are already included in the basic support package. This is why we take the time to clearly explain what is covered and what is not.

We hope this clarifies the situation, and that you now have a better understanding. Please refrain from accusing us or insisting on services that fall outside the theme author’s responsibility, as this applies to any theme you may purchase.

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Ankit Khandelwal

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November 19, 2024 at 04:35

Not clear yet. Please note that we have added the staging we

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Rose Tyler

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November 19, 2024 at 09:13

Dear Customer,

If you are referring to the possibility of asking general questions on the forum related to all websites using the XStore license (including both live and staging sites), you can certainly do so here, as you have always done. Simply post your question, specifying the website it pertains to, and you will receive a response.

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