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Page 1: How to Migrate from MediaWiki to WordPress

How to Migrate from MediaWiki to WordPress

by CMS2CMS TeamOctober, 2013

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Page 2: How to Migrate from MediaWiki to WordPress

How to Switch from MediaWiki to WordPress?

Automated Migration Service

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How to Prepare for Migration?

1. Back up your MediaWiki website2. Install WordPress3. Set up custom URL structure for WP4. Find FTP access details for WordPress.

Find more info in this article

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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 MediaWiki and WordPress websites

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Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your WordPress website

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

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Note. Root directory is the top folder with index.php file Find more info here or watch the video tutorial.

o Connect to your WordPress website via FTPo Copy extracted 'cms2cms' folder and paste it to WordPress root

directory.

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your WordPress Site

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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 image• Make URLs SEO friendly• Get design suggestion• Clear Target Site Test Data

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Migration SetupStep 4. Start Demo Migration

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

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

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Migration SetupStep 5. Start Full Migration

Only one mouse click separates you from the new WordPress site.

After you click 'Start Full Migration', your MediaWiki website content will be moved to WordPress.

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 WordPress 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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