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Why is my migration taking so long?

Why is My Data Migration Taking So Long?

The time required for your data migration can vary, as it depends on several factors outside of our direct control. These factors can influence the speed of the transfer differently depending on the specific shopping cart platforms involved. Cart2Cart strives to complete your migration as efficiently as possible while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Here are some common issues that can impact the duration of your data migration:

• Open Source Carts: These carts often involve large datasets and can be affected by firewall limitations. To ensure smooth data transfer, verify that Cart2Cart IPs are whitelisted. Additionally, hosting environments that restrict Cart2Cart's processing speed or block requests can cause delays. Examples of open source carts include Magento, WooCommerce, and OpenCart.
• Hosted Carts: Hosted platforms often have API request limits, which can throttle the speed of the data transfer. Examples of hosted carts include Shopify, BigCommerce and Squarespace.
• Limited Access Platforms: Some platforms (both open source and hosted) restrict access to their databases or APIs, or only provide partial access. In these cases, data extraction relies on CSV exports. The migration time will then depend on the number of entities being transferred.

As a general guideline, migrations involving fewer entities are typically faster. Larger stores with extensive data may require more time to migrate. We prioritize the careful handling of your data to prevent mixing or duplication, ensuring a reliable and accurate eCommerce migration.

Ready to migrate your store? Start your free demo now and see how Cart2Cart can streamline your data migration process!