{"id":84,"date":"2018-07-23T01:50:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T01:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/192.168.100.222\/litextension_site3\/faq\/docs\/general-questions\/how-many-steps-to-migration-from-your-store-to-a-target-store\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T08:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T08:57:50","slug":"how-many-steps-to-migrate-data-from-your-store-to-a-target-store","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/docs\/migration-process\/demo-migration\/how-many-steps-to-migrate-data-from-your-store-to-a-target-store\/","title":{"rendered":"How many steps are there to migrate data from your store to a target store?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With LitExtension&#8217;s Automated Migration Package, migrating your data is straightforward and involves only 3 simple steps. These steps are carefully designed to ensure a seamless transfer of your store data to the new platform, saving you time and eliminating the hassle. Below is a detailed guide to help you successfully complete the migration process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Set up Source &amp; Target cart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to the LitExtension website using your email, Facebook, or Gmail account. Navigate to the &#8220;Create Migration&#8221; tab and provide the required information for your Source and Target carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5-1024x437.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5-1536x656.png 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Source Cart, select the platform from the drop-down menu and provide the necessary credentials. Depending on your cart type, we\u2019ll require different approaches to set up your store for the eCommerce migration successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your platform is an open-source solution (such as Magento, WooCommerce, Shopware,\u2026): You\u2019ll need to download the LitExtension Connector and upload it to your store\u2019s root folder. Then, please fill in your cart URL and wait for the notification \u201cConnection was successfully installed\u201d to appear on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your platform is a hosted solution (Shopify, BigCommerce, Weebly,\u2026): Please fill out the required information in the blank to finish setting up your store.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1024x417.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1024x417.png 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-768x312.png 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1536x625.png 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the same thing for your Target Cart. Also, choose a platform that you want to migrate your store to, then fill in the information as we request. Once everything is done, hit &#8220;Next: Configure Your Migration&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1-1024x448.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-1.png 1883w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Select Migration Entities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this step, you can choose the data you want to migrate, such as Products, Orders, and Pricing Rules. To transfer all data, select the \u201cSelect All\u201d box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3-1024x444.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3-1536x666.png 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3.png 1891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhance the migration with Additional Options to move advanced data like customer passwords and SEO URLs. Finally, map the order statuses and languages between the two platforms to ensure everything displays correctly on your WooCommerce site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4-1024x278.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4-1024x278.png 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4-1536x418.png 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4.png 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Run the Full Migration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with a Free Demo Migration to preview how your data will look on WooCommerce. If satisfied, proceed with the Full Migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2-1024x445.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2-1024x445.png 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2-1536x667.png 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2.png 1888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LitExtension\u2019s cloud-based process doesn\u2019t require your computer to stay on during the migration. Once complete, you\u2019ll receive an email confirmation. Verify the results by clicking \u201cCheck Result\u201d and double-checking both your storefront and backend to ensure a successful migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all about the migration process which can be carried out yourselves. Technical knowledge and skills are not necessary to use our LitExtension Automated Migration Package. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you have any other questions, please reach out to us via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/signin?return_to=https%3A%2F%2Flitextension.zendesk.com%2Fhc%2Fen-us%2Frequests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticket system<\/a> (highly recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:contact@litextension.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact@litextension.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1667,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"doc_tag":[1225,1069,1224,476],"class_list":["post-84","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","doc_tag-data-migraiton","doc_tag-litextension","doc_tag-migrate-data","doc_tag-shopping-cart-migration"],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/84","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/84\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7286,"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/84\/revisions\/7286"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/1667"}],"next":[{"title":"I don\u2019t have a target store installed yet. 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