This is an outdated presentation on #SMF to #phpBB conversion.
Have a look at the fresh one - https://www.slideshare.net/CMS2CMS/how-to-take-the-headache-out-of-smf-to-phpbb-migration
For more info go here: http://www.cms2cms.com/supported-cms/simple-machines-forum-to-phpbb-migration/
1. How to Migrate Forum
from SMF to phpBB
by CMS2CMS Team
June, 2013
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2. How to Migrate from SMF to phpBB?
Automated Migration Service
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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Migration Setup
Step 3. Connect your Sites
o
o
Connect to your SMF website via FTP
Upload extracted 'cms2cms' folder to SMF root directory.
o Connect to your phpBB website via FTP
o Upload 'cms2cms' folder to phpBB root folder
Note. Root directory is the top folder with
index.php file
Find more info here or watch the video tutorial.
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8. Migration Setup
Step 3. Connect your Sites
Go back to Migration wizard and click "Verify Connection
to your Sites"
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9. 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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10. 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.
Note. You can
skip this step
and start Full
migration right
away.
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11. 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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12. Go ahead and start the new life of your
website!
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Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!