{"id":13727,"date":"2025-05-21T12:55:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/?p=13727"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:25:42","slug":"magento-migration-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/magento-migration-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Magento Migration Tool?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magento 1 ceased in 2020, making it important to migrate to Magento 2 to continue running your store smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking to use the Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration tool, then this blog is the right stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, I will share a detailed overview of how the Magento data migration tool works and how to implement it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But first, let&#8217;s start with the fundamentals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Magento Migration Tool &amp; How Does it Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magento data migration tool is a built-in command-line interface (CLI) service that helps you move data from Magento 1 to Magento 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magento data migration tool is helpful in several ways, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It accurately integrates data, preventing data loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficiently execute the migration process\u2014no manual work needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures constant steps during and after the migration process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage all types of data fields, structures, and extensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool is free to use; following its detailed instructions, you can transfer all the store data, such as products, customers, orders, settings, and store configurations, without any hassle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the Magento Data Migration Tool Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magento 2 migration tool confirms consistency between the database structures, monitoring the progress of data transfer, creating logs, and implementing data verification tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool works in three phrases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phrases<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Data migration&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Settings Mode<\/td><td>System configuration and website-related settings&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Mode<\/td><td>Database assets in bulk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delta Mode<\/td><td>Incremental changes like new customers and orders<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magento 2 data migration tool then breaks down each mode into more detailed steps to reduce the risk of data corruption.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1322\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool.png\" alt=\"List of Steps While Using the Data Migration Tool\" class=\"wp-image-13729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool.png 1999w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-250x165.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-700x463.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-1536x1016.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-403x267.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-964x638.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-List-of-steps-while-using-the-data-migration-tool-120x79.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>List of steps while using the data migration tool<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use the Data Migration Tool for Magento 1 to 2?\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To utilize the Magento data migration tool, you just have to follow this simple three-step process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Install the data migration tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 2: Configure the data migration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 3: Migrate your data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install the Data Migration Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure Magento 2 is installed and the Magento migration tool matches the Magento 2 version. Check the Magento version via Composer or the GitHub repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, there are two methods to<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/install-magento-2-data-migration-tool\/\"> install the Magento 2 data migration tool<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>repo.magento.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitHub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install using the method that feels right to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Configure the Data Migration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to create a configuration file. There are 2 ways to configure the data migration tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a separate module (recommended method)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing the vendor file\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the steps to configure migration using a separate module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with creating a<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/create-module-in-magento-2\/\"> Magento 2 module<\/a>. Then, copy the config.xml.dist configuration file from the Data Migration Tool directory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you migrate from Magento 1.9.3.6 Community Edition to Magento 2 Open Source, then your configuration will look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">cd &lt;your Magento 2 install dir>\ncp vendor\/magento\/data-migration-tool\/etc\/opensource-to-opensource\/1.9.3.6\/config.xml.dist app\/code\/Vendor\/Migration\/etc\/opensource-to-opensource\/1.9.3.6\/config.xml<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting access details to M1 and M2 databases and encryption keys is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Migrate Your Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfer settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To start setting transfer, apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">**bin\/magento migrate:data [-r\t\u2013reset] [-a\t\u2013auto] {}**<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[-r \u2013reset] starts migration from the start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>{} is the absolute file system path to the migration tool&#8217;s XML file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfer changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you have completed the main migration, you can add extra data from your Magento 1 database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To run recent data, apply the following command line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">**bin\/magento migrate:delta [-r\t\u2013reset] {}**<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep checking for errors and warnings during each execution of a step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-simple-alerts-for-gutenberg-alert-boxes sab-alert sab-alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">Feeling Overwhelmed?\ud83d\ude25 Let our<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/magento-2-migration-service.html\"> Magento 2 migration<\/a> experts help you!\u00a0<button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"alert\" aria-label=\"Close\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migration Checklist for the Data Migration Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you transfer your Magento store using the data migration tool, verify&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove any outdated data from your Magento 1 database before migration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reindex ensures the Magento search engine is up-to-date with the new data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run your migration first in the testing environment and then in production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop all Magento 1.x cron job activities during migration\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a Magento Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magento migration tool makes data migration easy but if not done properly there are high chances of missing out on essential store data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead,<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/magento-2-migration-service.html\"> hire our Magento expert<\/a> for a smooth migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will migrate your entire Magento 1 store safely into Magento 2 without any data loss or store damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magento 1 ceased in 2020, making it important to migrate to Magento 2 to continue running your store smoothly. 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