XenForo Migration ServicesHayk Drnoyan
Premium Forum Migration Services to XenForo
I provide professional forum migration services for communities moving from legacy forum platforms to XenForo. The service covers migration planning, test imports, data validation, production migration, URL redirects, troubleshooting, and post-migration cleanup.
Supported migration sources include vBulletin, phpBB, Invision Community Forums, MyBB, SMF, Discourse, and XenForo-to-XenForo migrations.
1. Forum Migration Planning
A successful forum migration starts before the import is run. I review the current forum structure, database size, server environment, add-ons, customizations, URLs, and the final XenForo target version.
Services include:
Migration requirement review
Source forum platform analysis
Source database review
XenForo target environment preparation
Review of current forum size, users, posts, threads, attachments, and private messages
Import compatibility review
PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and server requirement checks
Migration risk review
Downtime planning
Backup planning before migration
Test import planning
Production import checklist preparation
Post-migration validation planning
2. Supported Source Platforms
I can assist with migrations from the platforms supported by XenForo’s official import system, including:
vBulletin 3.6
vBulletin 3.7 / 3.8
vBulletin 3.7 / 3.8 with vBulletin Blog
vBulletin 4.x
vBulletin 4.x with vBulletin Blog
vBulletin 5.x
phpBB 3.2 / 3.3
Invision Community Forums 4.x
MyBB 1.8
SMF 2.1
Discourse 3.x beta
Other forum software, including custom scripts
XenForo 2.0
XenForo 2.1
XenForo 2.2
XenForo 2.3
This also includes XenForo-to-XenForo migrations, merges, rebuilds, and consolidation of existing communities.
3. vBulletin to XenForo Migration
I provide complete migration support for vBulletin communities moving to XenForo.
Services include:
vBulletin 3.x to XenForo migration
vBulletin 4.x to XenForo migration
vBulletin 5.x to XenForo migration
vBulletin Blog import support where applicable
User group migration
User account migration
Forum/category migration
Thread and post migration
Private message migration
Attachment migration
Avatar migration
Poll migration
Reputation migration where supported
Infraction migration where supported
Custom BB code migration
Moderator migration
Paid subscription import where supported
URL redirect planning from old vBulletin URLs to XenForo URLs
Post-migration cleanup and validation
4. phpBB to XenForo Migration
I provide phpBB 3.2 and 3.3 migration support to XenForo.
Services include:
phpBB database preparation
phpBB user import
Forum and category migration
Threads and posts migration
Private messages migration where supported
Attachments migration
Avatars migration
Poll migration
User group and permission review
Moderator migration
BB code and formatting review
URL redirect planning
Search index rebuild after import
Post-migration validation
5. Invision Community to XenForo Migration
I provide migration support for Invision Community Forums 4.x to XenForo.
Services include:
Source database review
User migration
Forum/category migration
Thread and post migration
Attachment migration
Private message migration where supported
Moderator and permission review
User group mapping
Avatar migration
Content formatting checks
URL redirect planning
Post-import rebuilds and testing
Troubleshooting migration-related errors
6. MyBB, SMF, and Discourse Migration
I can assist with migrations from other forum platforms supported by XenForo’s importer.
Services include:
MyBB 1.8 to XenForo migration
SMF 2.1 to XenForo migration
Discourse 3.x beta to XenForo migration
User and user group import
Forum/category import
Thread and post import
Private message import where supported
Attachment and avatar import
Moderator and permission cleanup
Content formatting review
URL redirect planning where possible
Post-migration validation
7. XenForo to XenForo Migration
I provide XenForo-to-XenForo migration and consolidation services.
Services include:
XenForo 2.0 to newer XenForo migration
XenForo 2.1 to newer XenForo migration
XenForo 2.2 to XenForo 2.3 migration
XenForo 2.3 to XenForo 2.3 migration
Merging one XenForo forum into another
Moving selected content between XenForo installations
User, thread, post, and attachment migration
Import log handling
Duplicate user handling
User ID and content ID retention where appropriate
Add-on compatibility review after migration
Rebuilds and post-import cleanup
8. Data Import Services
Depending on the source platform and importer support, I can assist with importing:
User groups
Custom user fields
Users
Avatars
Buddy and ignore lists
Paid subscriptions
Custom BB codes
Private messages
Profile comments
Forums
Moderators
Thread prefixes
RSS feed sources
Threads
Tags
Posts
Edit history
Polls
Attachments
Positive reputation
Infractions
CAPTCHA questions
Custom FAQ pages
Announcements
Notices
Smilies
Some imported items depend on the source forum platform and the available XenForo importer for that platform.
9. Test Import Services
Before performing the final production migration, I can run a test import to confirm the migration result and identify potential issues.
Services include:
Test XenForo installation setup
Copy of source database for testing
Test import execution
Import log review
Import error troubleshooting
User count comparison
Forum/thread/post count comparison
Attachment import testing
Private message import testing
Permission review after import
Content formatting review
Search index rebuild testing
Add-on compatibility testing
Report of issues before production migration
A test import is especially useful for large communities, older vBulletin forums, forums with custom BB codes, large attachment directories, or heavily customized source platforms.
10. Content ID Retention and Import Logs
Where possible, I can configure the migration to retain original content IDs. This can help with URL redirects and makes post-migration mapping easier.
Services include:
Content ID retention review
Import log table configuration
Import log preservation
Old-to-new ID mapping
User ID handling
Duplicate user handling
Redirect planning based on import logs
Additional import planning using existing import logs
Troubleshooting ID conflicts
Content ID retention must be planned carefully, especially when importing into an existing XenForo installation.
11. URL Redirect and SEO Migration
Forum migrations must preserve old URLs as much as possible to reduce SEO loss and broken links.
Services include:
Legacy URL structure review
vBulletin to XenForo URL redirect planning
phpBB to XenForo URL redirect planning
Old thread URL redirects
Old forum URL redirects
Old member profile redirects
Attachment URL review
Nginx rewrite rule support
Apache
.htaccess rewrite supportXenForo redirect script support where applicable
Testing old URLs after migration
Broken link troubleshooting
Sitemap and robots.txt review
Search engine indexing review after migration
12. Attachment and File Migration
Large attachment directories are often one of the most important parts of a migration.
Services include:
Attachment directory review
File permission and ownership checks
Attachment import troubleshooting
Missing attachment investigation
Large attachment migration planning
Avatar file migration
Image and media path review
Storage usage review
File system cleanup after migration
Post-import attachment validation
Backup of attachment directories before migration
13. User and Permission Migration
After an import, user groups and permissions often need cleanup because forum platforms handle permissions differently.
Services include:
User group mapping
Administrator account review
Moderator account review
Moderator permission cleanup
Node/forum permission review
Registered user permissions
Banned/restricted user review
Paid subscriber group review
Duplicate user handling
Email conflict handling
Password migration review
Login testing after migration
User approval and registration settings review
14. Content Formatting and BB Code Cleanup
Older forums often contain legacy BB codes, custom tags, embedded media, old smilies, and formatting that may not display correctly after migration.
Services include:
Custom BB code migration review
Legacy BB code cleanup
Broken formatting investigation
Quote formatting review
Embedded media review
Image and attachment display review
Smilie import and cleanup
HTML/content conversion review
Post content rebuilds
Search and replace operations where appropriate
Custom cleanup scripts where needed
15. Search, Cache, and Rebuilds After Migration
After importing data into XenForo, several rebuilds and checks are usually required.
Services include:
Search index rebuild
Thread and forum counter rebuilds
User cache rebuilds
Attachment rebuilds
Permission rebuilds
Reaction/reputation-related rebuilds where applicable
Sitemap rebuild
Cron and job queue monitoring
Stuck job troubleshooting
Elasticsearch/OpenSearch setup or reindexing where applicable
MySQL search validation
16. Server Preparation for Migration
Large migrations require proper server preparation to avoid timeouts, failed imports, or overloaded databases.
Services include:
PHP configuration review
PHP memory and execution limit review
MySQL/MariaDB configuration review
Disk space review
Temporary storage review
Database backup preparation
Web server timeout review
CLI import preparation where applicable
Long-running import process monitoring
Server load monitoring during import
Import performance troubleshooting
17. Production Migration
For the final migration, I can help coordinate the production cutover from the old forum to XenForo.
Services include:
Final migration plan
Maintenance mode coordination
Final database backup
Final file backup
Final import execution
Import monitoring
Error resolution during migration
DNS or domain cutover support
SSL verification
Redirect activation
Post-import rebuilds
Final testing
Forum reopening checklist
Immediate post-launch troubleshooting
18. Post-Migration Validation
After the migration, I can check the new XenForo installation to make sure the imported forum works correctly.
Services include:
User login testing
Forum visibility testing
Thread and post review
Private message review
Attachment testing
Avatar testing
Moderator tools testing
Admin panel review
User group and permission review
Email delivery testing
Search testing
Sitemap review
Redirect testing
Server error log review
Performance check after launch
19. Post-Migration Cleanup and Optimization
Once the migration is complete, cleanup and optimization help make the new XenForo forum production-ready.
Services include:
Removal of temporary import files
Review of unused imported content
Cleanup of outdated user groups
Cleanup of unused forums or categories
BB code cleanup
Smilie cleanup
Add-on configuration
Style and template adjustment
Performance tuning
Security hardening
Backup setup
Monitoring setup
Final documentation and recommendations
20. Migration Troubleshooting
I can troubleshoot common issues during or after forum imports.
Common issues include:
Import process failures
Database connection errors
Missing users
Missing posts or threads
Missing attachments
Broken private messages
Broken avatars
Incorrect user groups
Permission problems
Duplicate users
Email conflicts
Broken BB codes
Incorrect character encoding
Slow import performance
Search index issues
Stuck rebuild jobs
Old URLs not redirecting correctly
High server load during import
Post-migration login issues
21. Ideal Clients
My services are suitable for:
vBulletin forum owners moving to XenForo
phpBB communities moving to XenForo
Invision Community forum owners moving to XenForo
MyBB and SMF communities moving to XenForo
Existing XenForo communities merging or upgrading
High-traffic forums
Large communities with many attachments
Forums with custom BB codes or legacy content
Communities that need SEO-preserving migration
Forum owners who want a safe test import before production migration
Premium forum migration services cover the complete process of moving a community to XenForo: planning, server preparation, test imports, data migration, attachment handling, user and permission cleanup, URL redirects, SEO preservation, rebuilds, troubleshooting, and post-migration optimization.
The goal is to move the forum to XenForo with minimal downtime, clean data, working redirects, preserved content, and a stable production-ready community.
Hayk's other services
Starting at$500
Duration2 weeks
Tags
Linux
MariaDB
MySQL
Nginx
PHP
Redis
Search Engines
Apache
XenForo
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XenForo Migration ServicesHayk Drnoyan
Starting at$500
Duration2 weeks
Tags
Linux
MariaDB
MySQL
Nginx
PHP
Redis
Search Engines
Apache
XenForo
Premium Forum Migration Services to XenForo
I provide professional forum migration services for communities moving from legacy forum platforms to XenForo. The service covers migration planning, test imports, data validation, production migration, URL redirects, troubleshooting, and post-migration cleanup.
Supported migration sources include vBulletin, phpBB, Invision Community Forums, MyBB, SMF, Discourse, and XenForo-to-XenForo migrations.
1. Forum Migration Planning
A successful forum migration starts before the import is run. I review the current forum structure, database size, server environment, add-ons, customizations, URLs, and the final XenForo target version.
Services include:
Migration requirement review
Source forum platform analysis
Source database review
XenForo target environment preparation
Review of current forum size, users, posts, threads, attachments, and private messages
Import compatibility review
PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and server requirement checks
Migration risk review
Downtime planning
Backup planning before migration
Test import planning
Production import checklist preparation
Post-migration validation planning
2. Supported Source Platforms
I can assist with migrations from the platforms supported by XenForo’s official import system, including:
vBulletin 3.6
vBulletin 3.7 / 3.8
vBulletin 3.7 / 3.8 with vBulletin Blog
vBulletin 4.x
vBulletin 4.x with vBulletin Blog
vBulletin 5.x
phpBB 3.2 / 3.3
Invision Community Forums 4.x
MyBB 1.8
SMF 2.1
Discourse 3.x beta
Other forum software, including custom scripts
XenForo 2.0
XenForo 2.1
XenForo 2.2
XenForo 2.3
This also includes XenForo-to-XenForo migrations, merges, rebuilds, and consolidation of existing communities.
3. vBulletin to XenForo Migration
I provide complete migration support for vBulletin communities moving to XenForo.
Services include:
vBulletin 3.x to XenForo migration
vBulletin 4.x to XenForo migration
vBulletin 5.x to XenForo migration
vBulletin Blog import support where applicable
User group migration
User account migration
Forum/category migration
Thread and post migration
Private message migration
Attachment migration
Avatar migration
Poll migration
Reputation migration where supported
Infraction migration where supported
Custom BB code migration
Moderator migration
Paid subscription import where supported
URL redirect planning from old vBulletin URLs to XenForo URLs
Post-migration cleanup and validation
4. phpBB to XenForo Migration
I provide phpBB 3.2 and 3.3 migration support to XenForo.
Services include:
phpBB database preparation
phpBB user import
Forum and category migration
Threads and posts migration
Private messages migration where supported
Attachments migration
Avatars migration
Poll migration
User group and permission review
Moderator migration
BB code and formatting review
URL redirect planning
Search index rebuild after import
Post-migration validation
5. Invision Community to XenForo Migration
I provide migration support for Invision Community Forums 4.x to XenForo.
Services include:
Source database review
User migration
Forum/category migration
Thread and post migration
Attachment migration
Private message migration where supported
Moderator and permission review
User group mapping
Avatar migration
Content formatting checks
URL redirect planning
Post-import rebuilds and testing
Troubleshooting migration-related errors
6. MyBB, SMF, and Discourse Migration
I can assist with migrations from other forum platforms supported by XenForo’s importer.
Services include:
MyBB 1.8 to XenForo migration
SMF 2.1 to XenForo migration
Discourse 3.x beta to XenForo migration
User and user group import
Forum/category import
Thread and post import
Private message import where supported
Attachment and avatar import
Moderator and permission cleanup
Content formatting review
URL redirect planning where possible
Post-migration validation
7. XenForo to XenForo Migration
I provide XenForo-to-XenForo migration and consolidation services.
Services include:
XenForo 2.0 to newer XenForo migration
XenForo 2.1 to newer XenForo migration
XenForo 2.2 to XenForo 2.3 migration
XenForo 2.3 to XenForo 2.3 migration
Merging one XenForo forum into another
Moving selected content between XenForo installations
User, thread, post, and attachment migration
Import log handling
Duplicate user handling
User ID and content ID retention where appropriate
Add-on compatibility review after migration
Rebuilds and post-import cleanup
8. Data Import Services
Depending on the source platform and importer support, I can assist with importing:
User groups
Custom user fields
Users
Avatars
Buddy and ignore lists
Paid subscriptions
Custom BB codes
Private messages
Profile comments
Forums
Moderators
Thread prefixes
RSS feed sources
Threads
Tags
Posts
Edit history
Polls
Attachments
Positive reputation
Infractions
CAPTCHA questions
Custom FAQ pages
Announcements
Notices
Smilies
Some imported items depend on the source forum platform and the available XenForo importer for that platform.
9. Test Import Services
Before performing the final production migration, I can run a test import to confirm the migration result and identify potential issues.
Services include:
Test XenForo installation setup
Copy of source database for testing
Test import execution
Import log review
Import error troubleshooting
User count comparison
Forum/thread/post count comparison
Attachment import testing
Private message import testing
Permission review after import
Content formatting review
Search index rebuild testing
Add-on compatibility testing
Report of issues before production migration
A test import is especially useful for large communities, older vBulletin forums, forums with custom BB codes, large attachment directories, or heavily customized source platforms.
10. Content ID Retention and Import Logs
Where possible, I can configure the migration to retain original content IDs. This can help with URL redirects and makes post-migration mapping easier.
Services include:
Content ID retention review
Import log table configuration
Import log preservation
Old-to-new ID mapping
User ID handling
Duplicate user handling
Redirect planning based on import logs
Additional import planning using existing import logs
Troubleshooting ID conflicts
Content ID retention must be planned carefully, especially when importing into an existing XenForo installation.
11. URL Redirect and SEO Migration
Forum migrations must preserve old URLs as much as possible to reduce SEO loss and broken links.
Services include:
Legacy URL structure review
vBulletin to XenForo URL redirect planning
phpBB to XenForo URL redirect planning
Old thread URL redirects
Old forum URL redirects
Old member profile redirects
Attachment URL review
Nginx rewrite rule support
Apache
.htaccess rewrite supportXenForo redirect script support where applicable
Testing old URLs after migration
Broken link troubleshooting
Sitemap and robots.txt review
Search engine indexing review after migration
12. Attachment and File Migration
Large attachment directories are often one of the most important parts of a migration.
Services include:
Attachment directory review
File permission and ownership checks
Attachment import troubleshooting
Missing attachment investigation
Large attachment migration planning
Avatar file migration
Image and media path review
Storage usage review
File system cleanup after migration
Post-import attachment validation
Backup of attachment directories before migration
13. User and Permission Migration
After an import, user groups and permissions often need cleanup because forum platforms handle permissions differently.
Services include:
User group mapping
Administrator account review
Moderator account review
Moderator permission cleanup
Node/forum permission review
Registered user permissions
Banned/restricted user review
Paid subscriber group review
Duplicate user handling
Email conflict handling
Password migration review
Login testing after migration
User approval and registration settings review
14. Content Formatting and BB Code Cleanup
Older forums often contain legacy BB codes, custom tags, embedded media, old smilies, and formatting that may not display correctly after migration.
Services include:
Custom BB code migration review
Legacy BB code cleanup
Broken formatting investigation
Quote formatting review
Embedded media review
Image and attachment display review
Smilie import and cleanup
HTML/content conversion review
Post content rebuilds
Search and replace operations where appropriate
Custom cleanup scripts where needed
15. Search, Cache, and Rebuilds After Migration
After importing data into XenForo, several rebuilds and checks are usually required.
Services include:
Search index rebuild
Thread and forum counter rebuilds
User cache rebuilds
Attachment rebuilds
Permission rebuilds
Reaction/reputation-related rebuilds where applicable
Sitemap rebuild
Cron and job queue monitoring
Stuck job troubleshooting
Elasticsearch/OpenSearch setup or reindexing where applicable
MySQL search validation
16. Server Preparation for Migration
Large migrations require proper server preparation to avoid timeouts, failed imports, or overloaded databases.
Services include:
PHP configuration review
PHP memory and execution limit review
MySQL/MariaDB configuration review
Disk space review
Temporary storage review
Database backup preparation
Web server timeout review
CLI import preparation where applicable
Long-running import process monitoring
Server load monitoring during import
Import performance troubleshooting
17. Production Migration
For the final migration, I can help coordinate the production cutover from the old forum to XenForo.
Services include:
Final migration plan
Maintenance mode coordination
Final database backup
Final file backup
Final import execution
Import monitoring
Error resolution during migration
DNS or domain cutover support
SSL verification
Redirect activation
Post-import rebuilds
Final testing
Forum reopening checklist
Immediate post-launch troubleshooting
18. Post-Migration Validation
After the migration, I can check the new XenForo installation to make sure the imported forum works correctly.
Services include:
User login testing
Forum visibility testing
Thread and post review
Private message review
Attachment testing
Avatar testing
Moderator tools testing
Admin panel review
User group and permission review
Email delivery testing
Search testing
Sitemap review
Redirect testing
Server error log review
Performance check after launch
19. Post-Migration Cleanup and Optimization
Once the migration is complete, cleanup and optimization help make the new XenForo forum production-ready.
Services include:
Removal of temporary import files
Review of unused imported content
Cleanup of outdated user groups
Cleanup of unused forums or categories
BB code cleanup
Smilie cleanup
Add-on configuration
Style and template adjustment
Performance tuning
Security hardening
Backup setup
Monitoring setup
Final documentation and recommendations
20. Migration Troubleshooting
I can troubleshoot common issues during or after forum imports.
Common issues include:
Import process failures
Database connection errors
Missing users
Missing posts or threads
Missing attachments
Broken private messages
Broken avatars
Incorrect user groups
Permission problems
Duplicate users
Email conflicts
Broken BB codes
Incorrect character encoding
Slow import performance
Search index issues
Stuck rebuild jobs
Old URLs not redirecting correctly
High server load during import
Post-migration login issues
21. Ideal Clients
My services are suitable for:
vBulletin forum owners moving to XenForo
phpBB communities moving to XenForo
Invision Community forum owners moving to XenForo
MyBB and SMF communities moving to XenForo
Existing XenForo communities merging or upgrading
High-traffic forums
Large communities with many attachments
Forums with custom BB codes or legacy content
Communities that need SEO-preserving migration
Forum owners who want a safe test import before production migration
Premium forum migration services cover the complete process of moving a community to XenForo: planning, server preparation, test imports, data migration, attachment handling, user and permission cleanup, URL redirects, SEO preservation, rebuilds, troubleshooting, and post-migration optimization.
The goal is to move the forum to XenForo with minimal downtime, clean data, working redirects, preserved content, and a stable production-ready community.
Hayk's other services
$500