MAMP PRO (macOS) Documentation

Create a new Import site

For example, if you have a WordPress running at your provider and want to import that installation right when you set up the new site, then this site type is just right for you.

1. Click the “+” button at the bottom of the sites list, and then select the “Import” site type in the following dialog box.

   

2. Confirm your selection by clicking on the “Continue” button.

3. The next step is to enter the name of the new site. In this example we choose the name “my-site”.

   

4. As “Site folder” we first create the new directory “my-site” and then select it.

   Note: Do not create a side folder under your “/Applications/MAMP” folder. A better location for your side folders would be “~/Sites/”. This will keep your site data separate from the MAMP PRO application data.

   

5. Confirm your selection by clicking on the “Continue” button.

6. The next screen will tell you what information is required for the next steps.

   

7. Click on “Continue” to proceed to the next step.

8. Enter the Public URL first. Once you have entered the URL, you can check that it is correct by clicking the arrow button to the right of the input field.

   

9. Confirm your entries by clicking on the “Continue” button.

10. In the next step, enter the FTP data.

    

11. Confirm your entries by clicking on the “Continue” button.

12. The next step is to specify the document root on your remote server. If you are not sure, MAMP PRO can try to find it automatically. Click on the “Auto-Detect…” button. You can also select the directory manually. Click on the “Choose…” button.

    

13. Confirm your data with a click on the “Continue” button.

14. In the next step you enter the access data for the database on your remote server. If there is a WordPress installation on the server and you want to import it, MAMP PRO can automatically request the corresponding information. To do this, click on the “Auto-Detect” button. If you do not want to import any database, then simply leave the fields of these screens empty.

    

15. Confirm your selection by clicking on the “Create Site” button.

16. All data will now be downloaded from your remote host and added to your new local site. This process may take several seconds. Please be patient.

17. The settings for your new site are saved automatically and the servers and services are restarted automatically if necessary.

18. To open your new site in your default browser, click on the “Open” button to the right of the site name field.