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# How to create a Test site

To create a testing site with Copilhost, ensure you have an active Cloud hosting plan.

Copilhost makes it incredibly easy to create testing environments, whether you're learning WordPress or building a client's site before they have their own hosting.

#### Initialize Creation

Go to the **"Sites"** menu and click **"New"** > **"Create test site"**.

#### Configure your site

A pop-up will appear, asking you to:
* Enter a **name** for your testing site.
* Select the **Cloud** where you want to host it.
* Choose your **login credentials** (Username and Password).

**Pro Tip:** You can generate random credentials by clicking the **refresh icon** (rotating arrows) next to the fields. 
Don't worry about memorizing them; you can easily access them later directly from your CoPanel.

#### Set an expiration date (Optional)

You can set an **expiration date** for your site. This is particularly useful for temporary tests.
Once the date is reached (e.g., after one week), the site will automatically expire and be removed from your Cloud.

**⚠️ Warning:** Once a testing site is deleted or expired, it cannot be recovered.

#### Use a Template (Optional)

The **"Create from template"** option allows you to build your site using a pre-saved configuration. For more details, please refer to our article on **Template Creation**.

#### Finalize

Click **"Create"** and wait about 30 seconds.

**🎉 Your test site is ready!** Click the **"Login"** button to be automatically logged into your WordPress dashboard.

### Forgot your login details?

If you ever need to log in via the classic URL (`yourdomain.com/wp-admin`) and forget your credentials, you can find them anytime.
Just click the **three dots (menu icon)** on your site card within the CoPanel to reveal your login info.