How to install Cart2Cart Magento 2 Passwords Migration Plugin?

To migrate customers’ passwords to the new Magento 2 store, install Cart2Cart Plugin to ensure smooth data transfer. Follow 10 steps below to get the job done:

1. Download Cart2Cart Magento 2 Passwords Migration Plugin.
2. Go to your store’s directory using FTP Manager and extract .zip into the root folder.
3. Login to your Magento 2.x Admin Panel, go to System -> Web Setup Wizard.

4. Proceed to Component Manager.

5. Find Cart2Cart_PasswordMigrationToMagento2 on the list, click Select and pick Enable from the dropdown menu.

6. Click Start Readiness Check.

7. When Readiness Check is completed, proceed by clicking Next.

8. Create backup, if needed, or simply leave the boxes unchecked and click Next.

9. Click Enable.

10. Wait until the plugin gets activated.


At this point, the plugin should function properly. Now your customers can log in to Magento 2.x store using their old credentials.



Please note! We highly recommend to keep Cart2Cart: Password Migration to Magento 2 Plugin activated until all of your customers log in at least once. Afterwards, it can be disabled or deleted.

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