Magento 1 to 2 Migration – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We understand that if you’ve spend your time, money and efforts to build your Magento 1 eCommerce store what it is today, the hesitation to taking a leap to migrate to Magento 2 is justified. However, as an experienced Magento 2 migration company based in India, we are available for any help regarding the upgrade. Read on the answers to the most common questions asked to us regarding Magento 1 to 2 Migration.

1. How long will it take and what is the cost?

Every Magento migration project is different. The cost and time of migration from Magento 1 to 2 depends upon a number of factors including the amount of data to be migrated, number of custom extensions installed, extent of customisations, etc. Contact us to talk about your project with a Magento migration expert and we will provide you with a fair estimation of time and cost.

2. Do I get any Warranty for the project?

YES, we offer a 6 month warranty* on all migration projects. T&Cs apply

3. Do you offer any post-migration support?

YES, you can choose from our Magento support and maintenance packages as per your specific business requirements.

4. Is Magento 1 to 2 Migration challenging?

YES, the upgrade from Magento 1 to 2 is almost similar to a rebuilt, unlike the version update. A reliable Magento 2 migration agency is needed for the task.

5. How secure is my data during migration?

Completely secure. The data on your current store Magento 1 store will be safely migrated to the new Magento 2 store by our team of experience Magento developers.

6. Will my current extensions on Magento 1 work fine in Magento 2?

NO, Magento 1 extensions cannot be just moved as they are to Magneto 2. However, can search for similar alternatives and can also build bespoke modules as per the requirements. Read more on our Magento 2 extension development services here.

7. My eCommerce store is not on Magento 1, can I still migrate to Magento 2 Open Source (formerly Community Edition)?

YES, our team has helped in re-platforming from various platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, etc. to Magento 2. Read more on our replatforming to Magento 2 services here.

8. Will the functionality of the store remain the same as I had earlier in my store?

Magento 2 Open Source offers better features and functionality than Magento 1 Open Source in every possible way. However, the same functionality can be retained through installing extensions.