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phpBB to bbPress Migration Plugin: How It Works

Within this presentation, you will find out, how to use "CMS2CMS: phpBB to bbPress Forum Convertor" in order to compleate the migration from your phpBB forum to bbPress one. You can download the plugin or find more information on it right here: http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

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phpBB to bbPress Migration Plugin: How It Works

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  1. phpBB to bbPress Migration Plugin: How It Works http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  2. How to Prepare for Migration? 1. Back up your phpBB data 2. Install WP plugin bbPress 3. Set up custom URL structure for WP 4. Find FTP access details for WordPress. 5. Find FTP access details for phpBB http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  3. Migration SetupStep 1. Download the plugin • Go to http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/ and download the plugin. http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  4. Migration SetupStep 2. Install Plugin • Go to WP admin panel -> Plugins • Find “CMS2CMS: phpBB to bbPress Forum Convertor” • Press “Install Now” Button http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  5. Migration SetupStep 3. Register an account • Register your CMS2CMS account http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  6. 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 http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  7. 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 http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  8. 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 http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  9. 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. http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  10. 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! http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-phpbb-to-bbpress-forum-converter/

  11. Enjoy Your Brand New bbPress Website! Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!

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