by CMS2CMS TeamDecember, 2013

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How to Upgrade Joomla 2.5 to 3.0?

How to Upgrade Joomla 2.5 to 3.0?

Automated Migration Service

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How to Prepare for Joomla Upgrade?

1. Back up your Joomla 2.5 website2. Install Joomla 3.03. Find FTP access details (for both Joomla sites)

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Migration SetupStep 1. Create your account

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Register 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 (Joomla in both cases)

2. Type in the URLs of your websites

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Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

1. Download Bridge file (zip) to your PC

2. Extract 'cms2cms' folder from the zip

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

directory. – Connect to your Joomla 3.0 website via FTP– Upload 'cms2cms' folder to its root folder.

Note. Root directory is the top folder with

index.php file Watch the video tutorial.

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

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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. Select Migration preferences

Check the boxes to activate the following migration options:

• Migrate Media - to have images moved

• Make URLs SEO friendly - to have internal links formed according to the rewrite rules on your Joomla 2.5 site.

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Migration SetupStep 4. 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 5. Start Full Migration

Only one mouse click separates you from the new Joomla 3.0 site.

After you click 'Start Full Migration', your Joomla 2.5 website content will be moved to the new Joomla 3.0 installation.

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

You'll be able to check the results and enjoy your new upgraded Joomla site!

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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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