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Can I migrate data in multiple languages to VirtueMart?

Cart2Cart supports migration of multiple languages to VirtueMart 2.x - 3.x There is an opportunity to map them after step of entities selection.

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Error in Preserve IDs option when migrating VirtueMart

Due to the peculiarities, VirtueMart version 2 doesn't support IDs that contain letters (only numbers). That is why, when you move your store from a shopping cart that uses letters in its IDs structure, 'Preserve ID' option won't work correctly. VirtueMart will automatically generate new IDs for your products, customers and orders. (more…)

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Can I migrate Joomla users and Virtuemart customers?

Yes, Cart2Cart offers a possibility to migrate your VirtueMart customers as well as Joomla users and administrators. All you need to do is specify migration of Customers on the step of entities selection.

Please note. Joomla users and administrators will be moved as a simple customers to the Target Store. You will be able to change user’s statuses on your new store after migration.

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Will the orders history be fully migrated for customer/administrator consultation?
Sure, all previous orders will be migrated. You have to take into a consideration that all orders will have current status, as it isn't possible to transfer order status history. (more…)
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How is the SEO part handled in WordPress after product migration?

Each shopping cart uses its own way to build URLs for pages (products/categories). Unfortunately, it's too complicated to migrate the URL in general. Cart2Cart service does not support migration of the URL structure. (more…)

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My source cart is VirtueMart installed under Joomla. Normally, I access my Joomla admin panel, and from there, I select the VirtueMart component. So, I'm not sure where I have to put connection bridge.
All you have to do is to upload bridge to your Joomla root directory. (more…)
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Demo Migration from VirtueMart 1x to VirtueMart 2x

Unfortunately, due to the logic of shopping cart Virtuemart, alphabetic orders' ID cannot be preserved. (more…)

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Can Cart2Cart move all the downloadable goods to MijoShop?

Unfortunately, at the moment you cannot migrate downloadable products from Virtuemart to Mijoshop. (more…)

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How can I configure VirtueMart language settings?

To make data migration possible you have to specify a default language at your VirtueMart shopping cart.

  • log in to Joomla! admin panel
  • go to Components
  • choose VirtueMart
  • select Configuration menu
  • specify the proper language.
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Can I migrate taxes to VirtueMart store?

Yes, Cart2Cart offers migration of taxes to and from VirtueMart.

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Can I create product variants based on combinations of their attribute values for VirtueMart?

Cart2Cart provides an opportunity to create product variants based on the combinations of their attribute values, which can be chosen as an additional option. Service will migrate attribute combinations as child (item) products based on size, colour, material, quality, memory, etc.

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Will my customer passwords be migrated after VirtueMart migration?

Yes, we do support passwords migrations from and to VirtueMart 1.x-3.x. Get detailed info on passwords migration option.

While data export from VirtueMart 2.x-3.x. the passwords could be transferred to:
  • Magento
  • WooCommerce
  • PrestaShop
  • OpenCart
  • Thirty Bees
  • WP eCommerce
  • Shopp

Once you decide to migrate to VirtueMart 2.x-3.x., you’ll be able to import passwords from:

  • WooCommerce
  • WP eCommerce
  • Shopp
  • osCommerce
  • xt:Commerce
  • modified eCommerce Shopsoftware Migration
  • JoomShopping

As for migration from VirtueMart 1.x., customers’ passwords migration is available for the following Target Carts:

  • Magento
  • WooCommerce
  • PrestaShop
  • OpenCart
  • Thirty Bees
Note: If your shopping cart was not downloaded from VirtueMart’s official website and has any modifications in password settings, we can not guarantee its accurate transfer.
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How to migrate 301 SEO URLs from/to VirtueMart?

Cart2Cart supports the migration of 301 SEO URLs from or to VirtueMart as an additional option. But beforehand, you need to install free “ReDJ” plugin.

  1. Install the plugin (look for detailed instructions on plugin page)
  2. Create 301 SEO redirects you want to be transferred during the automated migration
  3. Go to Cart2Cart Migration Wizard
  4. Choose “Migrate 301 SEO URLs of categories and products” additional option
  5. Launch Full migration

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