phpBB to bbPress Migration Plugin: How It Works

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How to Prepare for Migration?

1. Back up your phpBB data2. Install WP plugin bbPress 3. Set up custom URL structure for WP4. Find FTP access details for WordPress.5. Find FTP access details for phpBB

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Migration SetupStep 1. Download the plugin

• Go to http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/ and download the plugin.

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Migration SetupStep 2. Install Plugin

• Go to WP admin panel -> Plugins

• Find “CMS2CMS: phpBB to bbPress Forum Convertor”

• Press “Install Now” Button

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Migration SetupStep 3. Register an account

• Register your CMS2CMS account

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Migration SetupStep 4. Specify the website URL

• Download Bridge file• Extract it from zip • Upload extracted

'cms2cms' folder to phpBB root directory. It’s the top folder with the index.php file.

• Specify phpBB website URL

• Verify the connection

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Migration SetupStep 5. Set up your Source and Target sites

1. You’ll be redirected to CMS2CMS website in order to complete your migration

2. Select your Current and New CMS types

3. Type in the URLs of your phpBB and bbPress websites

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Migration SetupStep 8. 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.

• Get design suggestion

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Migration SetupStep 9. 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 10. Start Full Migration

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

After you click 'Start Full Migration', your phpBB content will be moved to bbPress.

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 bbPress website!

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Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!

Enjoy Your Brand New bbPress Website!