How to Migrate from 3DCart to Magento [Video]

Shift4Shop is a hosted shopping cart with reliable servers, easy in usage admin panel and user-friendly design editor. Shift4Shop is often compared with Magento, which is bright representative of self-hosted e-Commerce solutions. Both platforms are really beneficial and can satisfy needs of different entrepreneurs. However, Magento has more customization opportunities and can be used for free with Adobe Commerce Open Source. Those store owners, who don’t want to pay extra money and have middle or high programming skills, decide to migrate from Shift4Shop to Magento.

Want to perform Shift4Shop migration? Cart2Cart will be really useful in such a situation. It is a fully automated migration service, so there will be no need to download any software. Moreover, it is not necessary to have high programming skills to perform successful migration. Get our Universal eCommerce Migration Checklist. Just watch a video tutorial and follow a step by step instruction to make your migration process fast and easy!

Step 1. Register an Account

Firstly, you have to create Cart2Cart account or sign in with your Google or Facebook account.

Step 2. Source Cart Setup

Choose from the list Shift4Shop and enter shop’s URL. After that, you have to provide API Key. To do that, you have to enter store admin panel. Then go to Settings, select General and choose Store Modules option. There will be a section API XML Web Service Integration. Here, you have to enable Advanced API and copy API User Key to the appropriate field in Wizard.

Step 3. Target Cart Setup

On this stage, you have to provide information about your desirable Magento store. Pick Magento from a menu and paste shop’s URL. After that, you have to install a Connection Bridge on your computer. To do that you have to:

• download a file with a bridge;
• unpack a file;
• paste a bridge to the store root directory.

For more detailed information about Connection Bridge installation, follow a corresponding link.

Step 4. Entities Selection

At this point, you will be able to choose items you would like to migrate to Magento. All you have to do is to put ticks near entities you want to transfer. On this step, Cart2Cart provides a possibility to choose additional options for extra money, such as migration customization service.

Step 5. Multi-store Configuration

As you probably know Magento supports multi-store function. So, on this stage you will be able to map your source and target stores.

Step 6. Currencies Mapping

In a case, you use more than one currency on your Shift4Shop store, at this point you will be able to map currencies on your source Shift4Shop and target Magento store.

Step 7. Order Statuses Mapping

Have you chosen to move orders on Step 4? Here, you will be able to map order statuses.

Step 8. Demo Migration

Cart2Cart offers a great opportunity to try how the service works. A limited number of items will be transferred to Magento store during the absolutely free Demo Migration. To dispel any doubts, explore our Migration Preview service.

Step 9. Full Migration

Before you start Full Migration, double-check entities and make sure you have enough funds on an account. Otherwise, you will be asked to charge an account with more cash. Now you can click Start Full Migration.

Thats it! Cart2Cart will do everything for you. You will be able to track a process or close a browser window. When migration is completed, you will receive an email. After that, you will be able to check migration results. Learn how to verify your full migration outcomes here.

If you have some questions regarding Shift4Shop to Magento migration, don’t hesitate to contact Cart2Cart Support Team.

Monthly Update – January 2026

As we step into January 2026, a successful migration from Shift4Shop to Magento marks a significant milestone, but it's truly just the beginning. The new year provides an excellent opportunity to dive deep into optimizing your Magento store for peak performance. Start by conducting a comprehensive audit of your site's speed and loading times, which are crucial for both user experience and SEO rankings. Carefully review all migrated product and category pages to confirm SEO meta tags, descriptions, and URL structures are intact and optimized for new keywords. Ensure your store is fully mobile-responsive across all devices, a non-negotiable for today’s e-commerce landscape. Leverage Magento’s powerful built-in analytics and integrate with advanced tools to gain granular insights into post-migration customer journeys and conversion funnels. Proactively apply the latest security patches and updates released for Magento to safeguard your store against vulnerabilities. Additionally, investigate emerging Magento extensions or platform features that can enhance operational efficiency, personalize customer experiences, or expand your market reach. A vigilant and proactive optimization strategy throughout Q1 2026 will ensure your newly migrated Magento store delivers sustained growth and maximizes its full potential.

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