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How to Migrate from SMF to vBulletin

by CMS2CMS TeamOctober, 2013

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How to Switch from SMF to vBulletin?

Automated Migration Service

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How to Prepare for Migration?

• 1. Back up your SMF forum.• 2. Install vBulletin.• 3. Find FTP access details (for SMF and vBulletin)

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 SMF and vBulletin websites

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Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your vBulletin 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 SMF website via FTPo Upload extracted 'cms2cms' folder to SMF root directory. o Connect to your vBulletin website via FTPo Copy extracted 'cms2cms' folder and paste it to

vBulletin root directory.

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your vBulletin 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. Start Free Demo Migration

1. Select extra options for

your migration

2. 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 Demo migration and start Full migration right away.

Migration SetupStep 5. Start Full Migration

• Only one mouse click separates you from the new vBulletin forum.

• After you click 'Start Full Migration', your SMF forum content will be moved to vBulletin.

• 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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