---
title: "Duplicate an item"
slug: "duplicate-an-item"
abstract: "How to duplicate an indexed item or index document using the Content Collection page of Sitecore Search."
---
# Duplicate an item

You can duplicate existing index documents and change whatever fields you want. This is particularly useful for when you want to create a different version of an index document for a different locale.

> [!note]
> **Before you begin**
> -   If the source used to create this document is *not* an API push source, go to the source and [ensure that **ENABLE INCREMENTAL UPDATES** is turned on](https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/index-items/browse-indexed-items/enable-incremental-updates-for-a-crawler.html "Enable incremental updates for a crawler").
>
>
> You don't have to do this if the source used to create this document is an API push source.

To duplicate an item or index document using Search:

1. On the menu bar, click **Content Collection**, then click **Content**.
2. To search for content, use the search bar. Then, hover your mouse over the item or document you want to duplicate.
3. Click **Duplicate** ![file_copy_icon.png](https://doc.sitecore.com/api/markdown-image/search/en/users/search-user-guide/images/file_copy_icon.png). This opens the **Duplicate Document** screen.
4. On the **Duplicate Document** screen, make whatever changes you want to the index document.
5. Click **Save**.