Supported versions: PrestaShop 0.9.0 - 9.0.0

Supported versions: PrestaShop 0.9.0 - 9.0.0

PrestaShop to Square Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

PrestaShop to Square migration doesn't have to be complex. Whether you need to move PrestaShop store to Square yourself or seek expert assistance, Cart2Cart ensures a seamless transition. Switch from PrestaShop to Square with confidence, knowing your data transfer is fast, secure, and preserves crucial SEO rankings. Experience zero downtime, keeping your business running smoothly. Explore our step-by-step guide or let our specialists handle your complete PrestaShop to Square migration efficiently.

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What data can be
migrated from PrestaShop to Square

Thanks to Cart2Cart`s flexible pricing policy, the migration price depends on the volume of transferred entities and the additional migration options you select. Just choose your Source and Target platforms and get the approximate price of your PrestaShop to Square store conversion right after finishing the free Demo.

How to Migrate from PrestaShop to Square In 3 Steps?

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose PrestaShop and Square 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 Square and extra options to customise your PrestaShop to Square migration.

Launch your Demo/Full migration

Run a free Demo to see how the Cart2Cart service works, and when happy - launch Full migration.

Migrate Your E-commerce Store: PrestaShop to Square Guide

A Comprehensive Guide to Transitioning from PrestaShop to Square

As your e-commerce business grows and evolves, you might find your current platform limiting. Migrating to a new platform like Square can unlock new features, streamline operations, and enhance the customer experience. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for successfully moving your online store from PrestaShop to Square, ensuring a smooth transition of your valuable data.

Switching e-commerce platforms, also known as replatforming, involves transferring all your critical store data—from product listings and customer information to order history and reviews—to a new system. While seemingly daunting, with the right strategy and tools, you can ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.

Prerequisites for Migration

Before you embark on your PrestaShop to Square migration journey, a thorough preparation phase is crucial. These steps will help ensure a seamless transfer and prevent common pitfalls:

  • Backup Your PrestaShop Store: Always create a full backup of your entire PrestaShop store, including its database and files. This is your safety net in case any unforeseen issues arise during the data transfer process.
  • Prepare Your Square Account: Ensure you have an active Square account and have completed the initial setup. Familiarize yourself with Square's dashboard, basic settings, and any specific requirements for importing data. You may also want to set up your new theme and configure payment/shipping options. For more details on preparing your target store, refer to our guide on how to prepare your target store for migration.
  • Gather Access Credentials: You will need administrative access details for both your PrestaShop store (admin URL, login, password, or FTP access for bridge upload) and your Square account (API keys or app connection permissions). For PrestaShop, the connection method typically involves a Bridge.
  • Review and Cleanse Data: Take this opportunity to audit your PrestaShop data. Remove any outdated products, unused customer accounts, or irrelevant information. Clean data leads to a cleaner migration and better performance on your new Square store.
  • Understand Your Data: Be aware of what data entities you wish to transfer. PrestaShop supports a wide range of entities including Products, Categories, Manufacturers, Reviews, Customers, Orders, Invoices, Taxes, Stores, Coupons, CMS Pages, and Blog Posts.
  • Install PrestaShop Migration Module: As per PrestaShop's requirements, the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module will be necessary for establishing a connection to your source store.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

This section outlines the process using a typical migration wizard, simplifying the complex task of data transfer. Follow these steps to move your store from PrestaShop to Square:

Step 1: Start Your Migration

Begin by navigating to the migration tool's interface. Here, you'll choose to start a new migration process.

Step 2: Source Store Setup (PrestaShop)

In this crucial step, you'll specify your current e-commerce platform. Select PrestaShop as your source cart and provide its Admin URL. The connection method for PrestaShop is typically via a Connection Bridge, which may require uploading a specific module or providing credentials for automatic installation. Ensure the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module is in place.

Step 3: Target Store Setup (Square)

Next, configure your target store. Select Square as your new platform. Since Square is a SaaS platform, the connection typically involves either providing API credentials, authorizing an app from the Square App Marketplace, or following specific instructions provided by the migration tool to establish a secure link. This step ensures that the migration tool has the necessary permissions to transfer data into your Square account.

Step 4: Select Entities for Migration

This step allows you to choose which specific data entities you wish to transfer from PrestaShop to Square. You can select all available data types or pick them individually based on your business needs.

  • Products (including SKUs, variants, images, descriptions)
  • Product Categories
  • Product Manufacturers
  • Customer data (names, emails, addresses, passwords if enabled)
  • Order history (with statuses and details)
  • Product Reviews
  • Invoices
  • Taxes
  • Coupons
  • CMS Pages
  • Blogs and Blog Posts

Step 5: Configure Additional Options & Data Mapping

Enhance your migration with a range of additional options and ensure data consistency through mapping. This is where you tailor the transfer to match your specific requirements.

Data Mapping: This involves matching customer groups and order statuses from your PrestaShop store to their corresponding equivalents in Square. This ensures that your customer segments and order workflows remain consistent.

Additional Options: Consider enabling options like:

  • Preserve IDs: Keep your original Product, Order, and Customer IDs to maintain internal record consistency.
  • Create 301 SEO URLs: Crucial for maintaining your SEO rankings and link equity. This option automatically generates redirects for your old PrestaShop URLs to their new Square counterparts.
  • Migrate Images in Description: Ensures all product images embedded within descriptions are transferred correctly.
  • Password Migration: Allows customers to log into their accounts on Square using their existing PrestaShop passwords.
  • Clear Target: This option is useful if you're performing a test migration or want to ensure a clean slate on your Square store by removing any existing data before the transfer. Read more about clearing current data on target store.

Step 6: Run a Free Demo Migration

Before committing to the full migration, it's highly recommended to perform a free demo. This will transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10-20 products, customers, orders) to your Square store. Review the demo results carefully to ensure everything looks as expected and to identify any potential issues early on. This allows for adjustments before the full data transfer.

Step 7: Initiate Full Migration

Once you are satisfied with the demo results, proceed with the full migration. Review the summary of your selected entities and chosen options. You may also consider adding Migration Insurance Service for added peace of mind, which offers remigrations if needed.

Post-Migration Steps

Completing the data transfer is a significant milestone, but your work isn't quite done. These post-migration steps are crucial for ensuring your new Square store is fully operational and optimized:

  • Thoroughly Test Your Square Store:
    • Check all product pages for correct pricing, descriptions, and images.
    • Perform test purchases to ensure the checkout process, payment gateways, and shipping calculations work flawlessly.
    • Verify customer accounts and their order history.
    • Test search functionality and navigation.
  • Update DNS Records: Once you're confident in your new Square store, update your domain's DNS settings to point to your new Square URL. This is the official launch of your new store.
  • Implement 301 Redirects: If you enabled the 301 SEO URLs option during migration, these should be in place. However, always double-check, especially for any custom URLs or blog posts. This preserves your SEO rankings and ensures a smooth user experience by preventing broken links.
  • Configure Essential Integrations: Reconnect or set up new integrations for marketing tools, accounting software, shipping providers, and any other third-party services you use.
  • Inform Your Customers: Announce the launch of your new Square store! This is a great opportunity to re-engage your audience and showcase any new features or improvements.
  • Monitor SEO Performance: Keep a close eye on your search engine rankings and traffic post-migration. Use tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track performance and identify any areas that need adjustment.
  • Consider Recent Data Migration: If your old PrestaShop store continued to receive orders or customer registrations during the migration process, consider utilizing a Recent Data Migration Service to transfer any new data that accumulated since your initial full migration.

By diligently following these steps, you can confidently migrate your e-commerce store from PrestaShop to Square, positioning your business for continued growth and success.

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The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to PrestaShop to Square limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.

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We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from PrestaShop to Square. 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

Will my PrestaShop store's design and theme transfer to Square?

No, store design and themes are platform-specific and do not transfer directly from PrestaShop to Square. You'll need to choose a new theme for your Square store and customize it. However, product images and content will be migrated. Explore options for your new design with our Custom or Pre-Made e-Commerce Template guide.

What data entities are migrated from PrestaShop to Square?

We transfer products, customers, orders, reviews, categories, and more from your PrestaShop store. Additional options allow migrating custom fields, URLs, and SEO data. Refer to Migration of Data Entities: Possible Options for a comprehensive list.

What factors influence the cost of migrating my store from PrestaShop to Square?

The cost depends on the number of entities (products, customers, orders), chosen additional options, and selected Data Migration Service Packages. Complexity, custom fields, and specific integrations can also affect the final price for your PrestaShop to Square replatforming.

Will my PrestaShop store go offline during migration to Square?

No, your PrestaShop store will not go offline. The migration process runs on a secure external server, ensuring your current store remains fully operational while data transfers to Square. Read our Security Policy.

What is the typical timeline for a PrestaShop to Square migration?

Migration time varies based on data volume and complexity. A standard PrestaShop to Square transfer can take hours to several days. We offer a free Migration Preview Service to estimate duration and check initial data.

Is it better to use an automated tool or hire an expert for PrestaShop to Square migration?

Automated tools like ours offer cost-effectiveness and efficiency for PrestaShop to Square migrations. Hiring an expert is ideal for highly customized stores or complex data structures, though it's typically more expensive. Our Ultimate Data Migration Service combines automation with expert assistance for optimal results.

How do I verify data accuracy after migrating from PrestaShop to Square?

After your PrestaShop to Square migration, you should perform a thorough check of product data, customer accounts, and orders. A Demo Migration allows for preliminary checks, and we offer Remigration Services for any adjustments needed post-full migration.

Can customer passwords be transferred from PrestaShop to Square?

Yes, customer passwords can often be migrated from PrestaShop to Square as encrypted hashes, allowing customers to log in without resetting. However, direct plaintext transfer is not possible due to security reasons. For details, see How to Recover Customer Passwords after Migration.

Is my store's data safe during the PrestaShop to Square migration process?

Absolutely. We prioritize data security using robust encryption and secure servers for your PrestaShop store's information. All migration processes comply with strict data protection policies. Your data is handled with utmost care. Find out more in our Security Policy.

How can I keep SEO rankings when switching from PrestaShop to Square?

SEO rankings are preserved through proper 301 redirects and metadata transfer. We migrate URLs, product descriptions, and category details to protect your organic traffic from PrestaShop to Square. Consider using a Post-Migration Checklist for best practices.

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NIURY PEREIRA
Online store owner

we have already contracted the service three times to migrate from prestashop to magento. We were very well catered for. I recommend!
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ELIN
Online store owner

We were in need of migrating 10.000 orders & customers from a PrestaShop site to a Magento site, already being in use. We therefore needed to be extra careful not to erase any of the existing data, which is why we seeked out the service of Cart2Cart. With a readily available customer service providing guidance and support during the entire process, we felt secure in the choice of Cart2Cart. We also enjoyed the possibility to do a test migration to be able to verify the values, before going ahead with a full migration. The full migration was surprisingly quick, within just a couple of minutes we had successfully transfered all the data, without experiencing any issues on the site. I’d recommend Cart2Cart to anyone who are looking to simplify the process of migrating.
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SEEME ALI
Online store owner

I read all the negative reviews and wanna say they’re unfair! They transfer more than 5000 products from PrestaShop to Magento 2.3 seamlessly. Here in Canada, it is very expensive to migrate from one cart to another and the service was excellent. When you start the chat, they will answer within three minutes. These guys are amazing! I’m a stores owner with no technical knowledge and they helped me a lot. Let them work, tell them your problem they will fix it!




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CRAFTER'S VINYL SUPPLY STORE OWNER
Online store owner

We did a Prestashop to Shopify demo migration and it worked beautifully!
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SKI AND SNOWBOARD WAX
Online store owner

Excellent app that is speeding up my migration from PrestaShop to Shopify. Cannot fault the service – live chat is just that – live – and even at the weekend 🙂 Great time saver.




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JON BOWEN
Online store owner

I migrated my store from Prestashop to Shopify and it was perfect. It took me a few tries to figure out inventory management and such but by the time it was done (you get three “remigrations” in case you want to make changes) it was perfect. I had tried another popular option first and it was awful. Definitely worth every cent especially when dealing with thousands of product entities.
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VICTOR MARIN
Online store owner

Fast and perfect migration (custom migration) from Prestashop to Woocommerce. I’m really happy with their support, all the memebers’ team help me in any moment.




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BARLOWE MICHAEL
Online store owner

They did a fairly large migration for me from prestashop to Zoey9 (thousands of customers and many thousands of orders going back 5 years). Everything worked perfectly and it was done very quickly. I could not ask for better service. Am very satisfied!
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MATHIAS BRASK
Online store owner

Let me just say : Fantastic – What a software, and the team behind it as well.

Contacted the support, and got the most amazing person

Vitaliy Naumenko

Of course i did a mistake by not reading the terms and conditions from where i lost 2 migrations, but besides that, reordered migration and got help from start to finish. And here we are, with all data successfully transfered from prestashop to woocommerce.
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CLARKE BARRY
Online store owner

Used Cart2Cart to migrate data from Prestashop to Shopify. Very happy with the results and speed, especially after paying 5 times as much to another company that had poor results and took several weeks.
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