How to Migrate Shopify to Magento [Video] ✅ Cart2Cart™

Shopify is a hosted e-Commerce solution with rich features, numerous free templates and CMS capabilities. While a robust platform, it offers less inherent flexibility and a more curated app ecosystem compared to open-source alternatives. These are main reasons why e-merchants decide to migrate their Shopify stores to Magento. Magento shopping cart is open source solution. It means you get access to source code and can modify some features according to your needs. As a result your platform becomes more flexible.

With Cart2Cart migration from Shopify to Magento will be fast, accurate and straightforward. The process is fully automated, so you don’t need programming skills. Before performing Shopify migration make sure you:

installed desirable Magento store;
have access to Store Admin panel and FTP;
estimated price of migration;
to ensure data security, we recommend implementing a robust backup strategy.

Watch our video tutorial to make your migration process easier.

Now you have to follow an easy step by step instruction:

Stage 1. Create Cart2Cart account

You have to register a new Cart2Cart account or sign in with your existing Google or Facebook account.

Stage 2. Pick Your Source Cart

From drop-down menu you have to choose Shopify. Then enter your current online store’s URL. The next thing you have to perform is provide API Key and API Password from Shopify shop. To do that you have to enter admin panel, go to APPs menu and click on the link to activate private application. Here you will see API key and API Password.

Stage 3. Pick Your Target Cart

Select Magento as your Target Cart from a menu. Then enter Magento shop’s URL. The next thing you have to perform is Connection Bridge installation. To do that you have to:

download Connection Bridge
extract it from zip archive
paste it to the root directory with the help of FTP client

In order to make your Connection Bridge set up easier we recommend to look through our FAQ.

Stage 4. Entities Selection

At this point, you are able to pick entities, which have to be migrated to Magento (products, orders, customers or all together). You will also have a possibility to select additional options in order to expand migration functions. bear in mind these options are for additional cost.

Stage 5. Import Source Data

On this step, Cart2Cart uploads information automatically, so you can just press Import Data button.

Stage 6. Multi-store Configuration

Since Magento supports multi-store function, you are able to map target and source stores.

Stage 7. Currencies Mapping

If you use more than one language to sell your products, Cart2Cart provides an opportunity to move them as well.

Stage 8. Map Order Statuses

Order migration may require order statuses mapping. At this point you can perform that.

Stage 9. Demo Migration

On this step, you are able to try how everything works and evaluate results. We highly recommend not to skip this step. Moreover it will take only a few minutes.

Stage 10. Full Migration

The final step is Full Migration. Make sure you have enough cash on your account, double check entities and press Start Full Migration button. After migration is completed, you will receive an email notification.

After migration is finished, you can check result. Now you are owner of newly established Magento store.

Monthly Update – November 2025

As we move further into November 2025, the digital commerce sector continues its rapid evolution, emphasizing efficiency and user experience. Businesses migrating their online stores are increasingly seeking solutions that not only transfer data seamlessly but also lay a foundation for future growth. A key trend observed this month is the integration of AI-driven analytics for personalized customer journeys, a feature more readily achievable on flexible, open-source platforms like Magento (now Adobe Commerce) than on more restrictive hosted solutions. Merchants are realizing that while initial setup costs might differ, the long-term benefits of customization, advanced SEO capabilities, and a vast ecosystem of extensions often outweigh the simplicity of proprietary systems. Ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime during migration remains paramount. Tools like Cart2Cart streamline this complex process, allowing businesses to transition without losing valuable SEO rankings or customer information. Focusing on a well-planned migration strategy, including comprehensive data mapping and rigorous testing, is essential for a successful transition and sustained online success in this competitive landscape. Consider leveraging expert assistance to navigate the technicalities and optimize your new platform for peak performance.

For more details, explore our FAQ section or schedule a call with a migration expert.