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# Understanding configurations

# 🧩 Understanding Configurations

WC Studio allows you to save reusable sets of store settings — including themes, plugins, PHP limits, and environment options — so you can quickly apply them when launching a new store.

It’s like having a pre-packed launch kit that saves time and keeps your projects consistent.

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## 📍 Go to: WC Studio → Configurations

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## 🎯 What is a Configuration?

A **Configuration** is a collection of saved settings and preferences from one store that can be applied to another. This is especially useful for:

* Agencies or freelancers building multiple client stores
* Teams that use consistent setups for different environments (e.g. dev vs live)
* Rapid prototyping of niche store models

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## 🧰 What Can Be Included in a Configuration?

* ✅ Selected Theme
* ✅ Installed Plugins
* ✅ PHP Settings (limits, execution time, etc.)
* ✅ WooCommerce core settings
* ✅ WordPress General settings
* ✅ Custom values defined at setup

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## ➕ Creating a New Configuration

1. Go to the **Configurations** panel
2. Click **“Create New Configuration”**
3. Select a source store you want to copy settings from
4. Give your configuration a name and (optional) description
5. Click **Save**

The configuration will be added to your library and ready to apply during future store creation.

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## 🧪 Using a Configuration During Store Creation

1. When creating a new store, look for the **“Create From a Configuration”** option
2. Choose your saved configuration from the dropdown
3. WC Studio will automatically apply your saved:
   * Theme
   * Plugin stack
   * Environment type
   * PHP & WP config settings

✅ Your new store will launch pre-configured and ready to customize.

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## 📦 Configuration Management

| Option        | Description                                          |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Edit**      | Update the name or description of the configuration  |
| **Duplicate** | Clone a configuration to create a variation          |
| **Delete**    | Permanently remove a configuration from your library |

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## 💡 Pro Tips

* ✅ Use configurations as a **baseline setup** for specific industries (e.g. fashion, tech, wholesale)
* ✅ Create separate configurations for **Live**, **Staging**, and **Development**
* ✅ Regularly update your configurations to reflect plugin or theme changes