How to Migrate from Joomla 2.5 to Joomla 3.4

by CMS2CMS TeamJuly, 2015

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How to Migrate from Joomla 2.5 to Joomla 3.4?

Automated Migration Service

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How to Prepare for Migration?

1. Back up your Joomla 2.5 website.2. Install Joomla 3.4.3. Set up custom URL structure for Joomla 3.4.4. Find FTP access details (for Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3.4)

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Migration SetupStep 1. Create your account

Visit www.cms2cms.comRegister your CMS2CMS account or sign up via Facebook or Google

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Migration SetupStep 2. Set up your Source and Target sites

1. Select your Current and New CMS types

2. Type in the URLs of your Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3.4 websites

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Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

1. Download Bridge file (zip) to your PC2. Extract 'cms2cms' folder from the zip

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o Connect to your Joomla 2.5 website via FTPo Upload extracted 'cms2cms' folder to Joomla 3.4 root

directory. o Connect to Joomla 3.4 website via FTPo Upload 'cms2cms' folder to Joomla 3.4 root folder

index.php file .

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

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Note. Root directory is the top folder with

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

Go back to Migration wizard and click "Verify Connection to your Sites"

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Migration SetupStep 4. Check the Modules to Migrate

Check the content, SEO and comment modules that are preferable for migration:

• K2 – K2• Directly from Joomla –

K2• K2 Comments – K2

Comments

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Migration SetupStep 5. Select Migration preferences

Check the boxes to activate the following migration options:

• Migrate Image Files (jpg, png, gif, etc).

• Make URLs SEO friendly• Permanent (301)

Redirects from your Previous URLs to New URLs

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Migration SetupStep 6. Start Demo Migration

You're all set to start your migration. It's recommended to start the free Demo migration to see how the service works.

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Note. You can skip this step and start Full migration right away.

Migration SetupStep 7. Insure Your Migration

Choose the insurance plan:

• Skip migration insurance• 1 migration restart during 7 days • 2 migration restart during 14 days • 4 migration restart during 30 days

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Migration SetupStep 8. Start Full Migration

Only one mouse click separates you from thenew Joomla 3.4 site.

After you click 'Start Full Migration', yourJoomla 2.5 website content will be moved toJoomla 3.4.

You'll receive an email notification as soon asthe transfer is complete.

You'll be able to check the results and enjoyyour new Joomla 3.4 website!

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Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!

Go ahead and start the new life of your website!

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