Migration overview
A complete guide to migrating your store data to Katura.
Overview
Migrating to Katura from another platform is a structured process that ensures all your data arrives safely. This guide walks you through every step — from planning your migration to verifying your data and going live.
Note
The order in which you import data matters. Import products first, then customers, then historical orders so that relationships between records are preserved correctly.
Step 1: Plan your migration
Before you start moving data, review your existing store and decide what to bring over. A migration is a great opportunity to clean up old, low-performing content.
Common data types to migrate:
- Products (including variants, images, and prices)
- Customer profiles and contact information
- Historical orders (already fulfilled)
- Gift cards and store credit balances
- Collections / categories
- Blog posts and static pages
- Discount codes and promotions
Step 2: Choose an import method
Katura supports multiple import methods, from simple to advanced:
| Method | Complexity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| One-click connector (Shopify, WooCommerce) | Low | Stores on supported platforms |
| CSV import | Medium | Any platform — export your data, map it to our template |
| API import | High | Developers who want full control over the import |
Step 3: Import your data
Follow the specific guide for your source platform:
- Migrate from Shopify
- Migrate from WooCommerce
- Migrate from Lightspeed
- Migrate from Square
- Migrate from Etsy
- CSV / Spreadsheet import
Step 4: Verify your data
After importing, check that everything arrived correctly. See the post-import verification guide for a detailed checklist.
Step 5: Set up your store
With your data imported, configure the rest of your store:
Step 6: Place test orders
Before going live, place a few test orders to verify the entire purchase flow works correctly.
Step 7: Set up your team
Add your team members and configure their roles and permissions.
Step 8: Connect your domain
Transfer or connect your existing domain to your Katura store. See the custom domain guide.
Warning
Disconnect any existing domains from your previous platform before connecting them to Katura. Running the same domain on two platforms simultaneously can cause SSL certificate errors.
Step 9: Set up SEO redirects
Your old platform likely had different URL structures. Set up URL redirects to preserve your search engine rankings and avoid broken bookmarks.
Step 10: Go live
Run through the launch checklist one final time, then remove password protection and announce your new store!