How to Use Cross Domain Copy Paste with Elementor

Overview

Cross Domain Copy Paste is an HT Mega module that allows you to copy Elementor content from one WordPress site and paste it into a completely different WordPress site—even across different domains and servers. It eliminates the tedious export/import process and makes managing multiple sites dramatically faster.

Key Benefits

• True Cross-Domain Transfer: Copy content between any WordPress sites
• No Export/Import: Skip the download-upload-import workflow
• Perfect for Agencies: Reuse designs across unlimited client sites
• Lightning Fast: Transfer content in seconds
• Complete Preservation: Retains all styles, settings, and configurations
• Unlimited Sites: No restrictions on the number of sites

How to Enable Cross Domain Copy Paste

Prerequisites
Both the source (where you copy from) and destination (where you paste to) sites must have:

• HT Mega Pro installed and activated
• Cross Domain Copy Paste module enabled
• Elementor installed (Free or Pro)

Steps to Enable on Both Sites

1. Go to HT Mega → Modules
2. Find Cross Domain Copy Paste
3. Toggle the switch to ON and click Save Settings

Both sites must have the module enabled for the transfer to work.

How to Use Cross Domain Copy Paste

Basic Workflow: Copy from Site A to Site B

1. Copy from Source Site (Site A)
   • Open Elementor Editor
   • Right-click the element (section, column, or widget) you want to copy
   • Click HT Copy in the context menu
   • A success message confirms the copy
2. Paste to Destination Site (Site B)
   • Open the Elementor Editor on Site B
   • Right-click at the insertion point
   • Click HT Paste in the context menu
   • Content appears instantly with all styling intact!

What Gets Transferred

Cross Domain Copy Paste transfers:

• Structure & Layout: Sections, columns, nested elements, and responsive settings
• Widgets & Content: All Elementor widgets (text, images, buttons, etc.), content, links, custom HTML
• Styling: Colors, backgrounds, typography, borders, shadows, padding, and custom CSS
• Advanced Settings: Motion effects, custom animations, visibility conditions, custom attributes
• Elementor Pro Features: Dynamic content, global widgets, theme builder elements (if available on both sites)

What Requires Manual Attention

• Images: URLs transfer, but images must exist in the destination media library
• Forms: Form IDs may need updating
• Dynamic Content: Database-specific content needs configuration
• Third-Party Widgets: Ensure the necessary plugins are installed on both sites

Best Practices

• Enable on Both Sites: Both the source and destination need the module
• Test Small First: Start with a simple widget before copying complex sections
• Check Plugin Availability: Ensure third-party widgets exist on both sites
• Use Descriptive Names: Name sections clearly for easy identification
• Verify Media: Make sure images exist in the destination media library

Troubleshooting

• HT Copy/Paste Not Appearing
  • Ensure both sites have the module enabled and cache is cleared
• Broken Content
  • Check for missing plugins, regenerate Elementor CSS, and verify custom fonts
• Images Not Displaying
  • Upload images to the destination site’s media library or ensure filenames match
• Forms or Dynamic Content Not Working
  • Reconfigure form settings and reconnect dynamic content fields

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do both sites need HT Mega?
  • Yes, both sites need to have HT Mega with Cross Domain Copy Paste enabled.
• Can I copy from localhost to live site?
  • Yes, works for dev-to-production workflows with out image.
• Does it work with Elementor Pro elements?
  • Yes, but Elementor Pro must be active on both sites for Pro widgets to work.