how to migrate from smf to phpbb
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How to Migrate Forum
from SMF to phpBB
by CMS2CMS Team June, 2013
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How to Migrate from SMF to phpBB?
Automated Migration Service
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How to Prepare for Migration?
1. Back up your SMF website.
2. Install phpBB.
3. Find FTP access details (for phpBB and SMF)
Find more info in this article
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Migration Setup Step 1. Create your account
Visit www.cms2cms.com Register your CMS2CMS account or sign up via Facebook or Google
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Migration Setup Step 2. Set up your Source and Target sites
1. Select your
Current
and New
CMS types
2. Type in the
URLs of
your
phpBB and
vBulletin
websites
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Migration Setup Step 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 your SMF website via FTP
o Upload extracted 'cms2cms' folder to SMF root directory.
o Connect to your phpBB website via FTP
o Upload 'cms2cms' folder to phpBB root folder
index.php file
Find more info here or watch the video tutorial.
Migration Setup Step 3. Connect your Sites
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Note. Root directory is the top folder with
Migration Setup Step 3. Connect your Sites
Go back to Migration wizard and click "Verify Connection
to your Sites"
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Migration Setup Step 4. Select Migration preferences
Select extra options for
your migration:
• Migrate Image Files • Make URLs SEO
Friendly • Clear Current
Target Data
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Migration Setup Step 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.
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Note. You can skip this step and start Full migration right away.
Migration Setup Step 5. Start Full Migration
Only one mouse click separates you from the new phpBB forum.
After you click 'Start Full
Migration', your SMF forum content will be moved to
phpBB. 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 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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