> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Duplicating Apps

> Create a copy of any Mocha app to experiment, remix, or start a new project from an existing one

You can duplicate any Mocha app to create an independent copy. This is useful when you want to experiment with a new direction, create a variation, or use an existing app as a starting point for something new.

## How to Duplicate

1. Click the dropdown arrow next to your app name in the top-left corner
2. Select **Duplicate**
3. A new copy of your app is created with all its pages, assets, and settings

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The duplicate is a fully independent project — changes to one won't affect the other.

## When to Use It

* **Experimenting**: Try a bold redesign without risking your current version
* **Remixing**: Use a working app as a template for a new project
* **Branching**: Maintain separate versions for different audiences or use cases

<Note>
  Duplicating an app copies pages, assets, and settings, but **does not** copy database contents or secrets. If your app relies on data stored in the [dev database](/basics/databases), you'll need to re-enter that data in the new copy.
</Note>

<Tip>
  You can also duplicate a specific **version** of your app from the [version history](/basics/versions). This lets you branch off from any point in your project's history.
</Tip>