A long-time osCommerce user needed to upgrade their online store from osCommerce v2 rc2 (2008) to the latest version. Since their original developer was no longer available, they wanted to retain products, customers, and order history while ensuring a smooth transition.
The user, a developer but new to osCommerce, had three key concerns:
- Should they start from scratch and manually import the database?
- Is there a migration tool to simplify the process?
- How can they prevent data loss and avoid server issues?
Our support team provided a step-by-step guide to make migration efficient and accessible:
- Install the latest osCommerce version:
- Follow the official Installation & Server Requirements guide.
- Customize store settings:
- Adjust languages, currencies, and store configurations to match business needs.
- Remove demo data:
- Delete sample products, customers, and orders to prepare for importing real data.
- Import data from the old store: use the official migration guide to safely transfer:
- Products
- Orders
- Customer information
- Avoid server overload issues:
On shared hosting, long import processes can cause failures. If needed, migrate in smaller batches to prevent timeouts.
By following these clear steps, users can successfully migrate their store, preserving important business data.
