CS-Cart to X-Cart Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services
CS-Cart to X-Cart migration simplified. Effortlessly move your CS-Cart store to X-Cart with Cart2Cart. Our automated service ensures a secure, fast data transfer, preserving your SEO rankings and guaranteeing zero downtime. Whether you're researching how to switch from CS-Cart to X-Cart yourself with a detailed step-by-step guide or need expert assistance to transfer data seamlessly, we provide trusted solutions for every business. Discover a professional, worry-free CS-Cart to X-Cart migration.
What data can be
migrated from CS-Cart to X-Cart
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Products
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Product Categories
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Manufacturers
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Taxes
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Customers
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Orders
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Coupons
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Reviews
- Name, SKU, Short Description, Full Description, Status, Manufacturer, Tax Class.
- Price, Special Price, Tier Price.
- Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Thumbnail Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity.
- Weight, Width, Height, Depth.
- Options(Name, Price), Product Attributes(Name, Values).
- Product Variants(SKU, Weight, Attributes, Price, Special Price, Additional image).
- Downloadable Products(Files, Max Downloads, Expiration Date).
- Name, Description, Status.
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Category Images.
- Name, Description, Manufacturer Images.
- Tax Class(Name, Rate, Country), Tax Rates(Country, Percent), Tax Rules(Tax Rate).
- ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Group, Created Date.
- Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- ID, Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Name, SKU, Option), Custom Order Status, Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price, Order Comments.
- Customer Name, Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax).
- Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax).
- Name, Description, Status, Coupon Code, Type Discount, Discount Amount, Category, Coupon Expire Date.
- Created Date, Rate, User Name, Comment, Product.
- Name, SKU, Short Description, Full Description, Status, Manufacturer, Tax Class.
- Price, Special Price, Tier Price.
- Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Thumbnail Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity.
- Weight, Width, Height, Depth.
- Options(Name, Price), Product Attributes(Name, Values).
- Product Variants(SKU, Weight, Attributes, Price, Special Price, Additional image).
- Downloadable Products(Files, Max Downloads, Expiration Date).
- Name, Description, Status.
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Category Images.
- Name, Description, Manufacturer Images.
- Tax Class(Name, Rate, Country), Tax Rates(Country, Percent), Tax Rules(Tax Rate).
- ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Group, Created Date.
- Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- ID, Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Name, SKU, Option), Custom Order Status, Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price, Order Comments.
- Customer Name, Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax).
- Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax).
- Name, Description, Status, Coupon Code, Type Discount, Discount Amount, Category, Coupon Expire Date.
- Created Date, Rate, User Name, Comment, Product.
Products
Estimate your Migration Cost
Due to Cart2Cart`s flexible pricing policy, the migration price depends on the number of transferred entities and the additional migration options you select. Just choose your Source and Target platforms and get the approximate price of your CS-Cart to X-Cart store migration right after completing the free Demo.
How to Migrate from CS-Cart to X-Cart In 3 Steps?
Connect your Source & Target carts
Choose CS-Cart and X-Cart from the drop-down lists & provide the stores’ URLs in the corresponding fields.
Select the data to migrate & extra options
Choose the data you want to migrate to X-Cart and extra options to customise your CS-Cart to X-Cart migration.
Launch your Demo/Full migration
Run a free Demo to see how the Cart2Cart service works, and when happy - launch Full migration.
Migrate CS-Cart to X-Cart: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
Seamlessly Migrate Your E-commerce Store from CS-Cart to X-Cart
Embarking on an e-commerce platform migration can feel daunting, but it’s often a strategic move to unlock new growth and efficiency. If you’re considering transitioning your online store from CS-Cart to X-Cart, you’re looking to leverage X-Cart’s robust capabilities, extensive customization options, and scalable infrastructure. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of replatforming your store, ensuring a smooth data transfer with minimal downtime.
Using an automated migration solution like Cart2Cart simplifies this complex process, handling the intricate details of moving your valuable data—from products and customer records to orders and reviews—with precision and data integrity. Follow this guide to achieve a successful CS-Cart to X-Cart migration.
Prerequisites for a Successful Migration
Before initiating your CS-Cart to X-Cart data transfer, a few crucial preparations are necessary to ensure the process goes off without a hitch. These steps help secure your existing store data and prepare your new X-Cart environment for the incoming information.
- Backup Your CS-Cart Store Data: Always create a full backup of your current CS-Cart store. This includes your database and all files, providing a safety net in case of any unforeseen issues during the migration.
- Install Migration Modules: For both CS-Cart and X-Cart, you will need to install specific Cart2Cart migration modules. These plugins establish the bridge connection necessary for the automated transfer.
- For CS-Cart: The Cart2Cart CS-Cart Migration module is required.
- For X-Cart: The Cart2Cart X-Cart Migration module is required.
- Ensure Access Credentials: You’ll need full administrative access to both your CS-Cart and X-Cart stores, including FTP/SFTP details. The connection fields typically include your admin login, password, admin URL, store URL, and bridge location. For more details on credentials, consult The Short & Essential Guide to Access Credentials for Cart2Cart.
- Prepare Your Target X-Cart Store: Install a fresh instance of X-Cart on your hosting environment. It’s recommended to start with a clean installation, free of any sample data, to prevent conflicts during the data import. Learn more about preparation in our FAQs: How to prepare Source store for migration? and How to prepare Target store for migration?
Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide
With your preparations complete, it's time to dive into the migration wizard. This section outlines the step-by-step process for transferring your CS-Cart store data to X-Cart.
Step 1: Create a Cart2Cart Account and Start Migration
Begin by registering for a Cart2Cart account. Once logged in, navigate to your dashboard and initiate a new migration. This will launch the migration wizard, guiding you through the setup process.
Step 2: Connect Your Source CS-Cart Store
In the migration wizard, select “CS-Cart” as your Source Cart. Enter your CS-Cart store’s URL. You will then be prompted to download and install the Cart2Cart bridge file. This bridge facilitates the secure connection between your CS-Cart database and the migration service. Upload it to the root folder of your CS-Cart installation via FTP/SFTP. The system will then ask for connection fields such as `adminLogin`, `adminPwd`, `adminUrl`, `url`, and `bridgeLocation` to finalize the link.
Step 3: Connect Your Target X-Cart Store
Next, choose “X-Cart” as your Target Cart and input its URL. Similar to the source store, you will need to download, upload, and install the Cart2Cart bridge file to your X-Cart store’s root directory to establish the connection. Provide the necessary connection credentials to proceed.
Step 4: Select Data Entities to Transfer
This critical step allows you to define exactly which data you wish to move. Cart2Cart supports a wide array of entities for CS-Cart to X-Cart migrations, ensuring comprehensive data transfer. You can select all entities or pick and choose specific types based on your needs.
- Products
- Product Categories
- Product Manufacturers
- Product Reviews
- Customers
- Orders
- Invoices
- Taxes
- Stores
- Coupons
- CMS Pages
Step 5: Configure Additional Migration Options
The wizard presents a series of additional options designed to customize your migration. These features allow for fine-tuning the data transfer process to match your specific business requirements and preserve critical SEO value. Consider the following key options:
- Preserve Product IDs, Category IDs, Orders IDs, Customer IDs: This option maintains the original IDs from your CS-Cart store in X-Cart, which can be crucial for inventory management, customer service, and third-party integrations. Learn more about How Preserve IDs options can be used?
- Create Variants from Attributes: If your CS-Cart products use attributes (like color, size) that define product variations, this option will ensure they are correctly transformed into X-Cart product variants (SKUs).
- 301 SEO URLs / Create 301 SEO URLs: Essential for maintaining your search engine rankings and link equity. This option automatically creates redirects from your old CS-Cart URLs to the new X-Cart URLs.
- Migrate Images in Description: Ensures product images embedded within descriptions are transferred.
- Clear Target Store Data: (Use with caution) This option will delete all existing data in your X-Cart store before the migration. It’s recommended for fresh installations. Read about Clear current data on Target store before migration option.
- Password Migration: Allows customer passwords to be migrated, improving the user experience for returning customers.
- Migrate Invoices: Transfers your existing invoice records to X-Cart.
- Migrate Groups to Tags: Converts CS-Cart customer groups or product groups into X-Cart tags, aiding in better categorization.
Step 6: Map Data Fields
In this step, you will map your CS-Cart customer groups and order statuses to their corresponding equivalents in X-Cart. This ensures that customer roles and the status of orders (e.g., “Pending”, “Processing”, “Completed”) are accurately represented in your new store.
Step 7: Perform a Free Demo Migration
Before committing to a full migration, Cart2Cart offers a free demo migration. This transfers a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) from CS-Cart to X-Cart in a short period. It’s an invaluable opportunity to preview the results, verify data integrity, and ensure that everything is configured as expected before the full data transfer.
Step 8: Start Your Full CS-Cart to X-Cart Migration
Once you’re satisfied with the demo results, you can proceed with the full migration. Review all your selected options and the total cost. Consider adding a Migration Insurance Service, which offers additional remigrations and extended support, providing peace of mind. For details, see How Migration Insurance works?.
The system will then begin transferring all your chosen data from CS-Cart to X-Cart. You can monitor the progress, and you’ll receive a notification upon completion.
Post-Migration Steps
The migration isn't truly complete until you've performed a thorough post-migration audit and launched your new X-Cart store. These steps are crucial for ensuring your new store is fully functional and ready for customers.
- Thoroughly Test Your X-Cart Store: After the data transfer, meticulously test every aspect of your new X-Cart store. Check product pages, category listings, customer accounts, the checkout process, order history, and contact forms. Ensure all images, descriptions, and metadata are correctly displayed.
- Update DNS Settings: Once you are confident in your new X-Cart store, update your domain’s DNS settings to point to the new X-Cart installation. This will make your X-Cart store live to the public. Be mindful of DNS propagation times, which can cause temporary inconsistencies.
- Implement 301 Redirects: If you didn't utilize the 301 redirect option during migration or if you have custom URLs, manually set up 301 redirects for any changed URLs. This preserves your SEO rankings and ensures customers and search engines are seamlessly directed to the correct new pages.
- Re-index Product Data: X-Cart may require re-indexing product data to ensure everything is searchable and displayed correctly in your store’s frontend.
- Install Essential X-Cart Apps and Themes: Re-install or configure any third-party integrations, apps, or plugins you previously used in CS-Cart, or find X-Cart equivalents. Customize your theme to match your brand identity and optimize the user experience.
- Notify Customers: Inform your customers about the store transition. If passwords were migrated, remind them they can log in with their existing credentials. If not, guide them on how to reset their passwords.
- Monitor SEO Performance: Keep a close eye on your search engine rankings and website traffic using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Address any sudden drops or crawl errors promptly.
- Consider Recent Data Migration Service: If you continue to receive new orders or customer registrations on your old CS-Cart store after the initial migration, you can use our Recent Data Migration Service to transfer only the newly added data, ensuring nothing is missed.
Ways to perform migration from CS-Cart to X-Cart
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The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to CS-Cart to X-Cart limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.
Your data is safely locked with Cart2Cart
We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from CS-Cart to X-Cart. Check out our Security Policy
Server Security
All migrations are performed on a secure dedicated Hetzner server with restricted physical access.Application Security
HTTPS protocol and 128-bit SSL encryption are used to protect the data being exchanged.Network Security
The most up-to-date network architecture schema, firewall and access restrictions protect our system from electronic attacks.Data Access Control
Employee access to customer migration data is restricted, logged and audited.Frequently Asked Questions
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Why 150.000+ customers all over the globe have chosen Cart2Cart?
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Keep selling while migrating
The process of data transfer has no effect on the migrated store. At all.
24/7 live support
Get every bit of help right when you need it. Our live chat experts will eagerly guide you through the entire migration process.
Lightning fast migration
Just a few hours - and all your store data is moved to its new home.
Open to the customers’ needs
We’re ready to help import data from database dump, csv. file, a rare shopping cart etc.
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Cart2Cart is recommended by Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, OpenCart, PrestaShop and other top ecommerce platforms.
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