--- title: "Move projects from Jira Server/Data Center to Cloud" canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/CMJ/197956657/Move%20projects%20from%20Jira%20Server%2FData%20Center%20to%20Cloud" format: markdown --- | | | --- | | **On this page:**
> Macro (toc) | > ℹ️ **Use the *****Cloud Migration Tool***** app to move projects to Jira Cloud** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ To allow you to transfer your projects and issues from Jira Server or Data Center instances to a Jira Cloud site, we’ve developed an app called the [Cloud Migration Tool](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1224900/configuration-manager-cloud-migration-tool?hosting=datacenter&tab=overview). It’s a companion app for [Configuration Manager for Jira Cloud](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211611/configuration-manager-for-jira-cmj?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) and needs to be installed on the server/DC instance. > ℹ️ > ℹ️ So, to start your migration to Jira Cloud, you need to install: > ℹ️ > ℹ️ - the **Cloud Migration Tool** on the *Jira Server or Data Center instance, *and > ℹ️ - **Configuration Manager for Jira Cloud** app on the target *Jira Cloud sitе.* # Use case steps This section will guide you through the use case’s steps: 1. [High-level process](#High-level-process) 2. [Prerequisites and use case elements](#Prerequisites-and-use-case-elements) 3. [Detailed process](#Detailed-process) ## High-level process - **Setup:** Create a product sandbox as recommended [here](https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/manage-product-sandboxes/). - **Phase 1:** Copy data from the target Jira Cloud site to the sandbox. - **Phase 2:** Move projects and issues from the Jira Server to the sandbox** **using [Cloud Migration Tool](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=CMT&title=Concept). - **Phase 3:** Conduct user acceptance testing of the configuration changes on the sandbox. - **Phase 4:** Migrate projects and issues from the source Jira Server instance to the target Jira Cloud site using the [Cloud Migration Tool.](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMT/pages/197922405) To learn more, check the [Detailed process ](#Detailed-process)below. ## Prerequisites and use case elements --- | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ![image](media://cd31e338-e08e-4d64-878c-17d4b8782a9e) | ![image](media://dc4eefd6-2ff4-4693-9482-c25541d9dc31) | ![image](media://5852759b-4560-43b1-85ee-d7bccf63d605) | ![image](media://13a4141b-ed2e-43aa-8a2b-91d0aa04cdfc) | | **Jira Cloud **and
**Sandbox** | **Jira Server** | **Project migration with ***Cloud Migration Tool* | **Medium** | - **Jira Cloud sites:** one target Jira Cloud site and one cloud [sandbox](https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/manage-product-sandboxes/). - **Jira Server/DC: **а source Jira Server/DC instance. - **Licenses:** You need a paid [license ](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMT/pages/197955368/Installation#Install-Configuration-Manager-for-Jira-(CMJ)-Cloud)for Configuration Manager for Jira Cloud on the target Jira Cloud site. - **Supported objects: **Make sure the Cloud Migration Tool app supports the objects you want to move. For the objects supported by the Cloud Migration Tool, review the [Supported Configuration Elements](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMT/pages/197856608) document. - **Apps:** Any apps used to configure objects in the source Jira instance must also be installed on the Jira Cloud site. > ℹ️ **App compatibility** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ Make sure to have the same apps installed on Jira Server/Data Center and on Jira Cloud. Note that 3rd party apps’ server and cloud versions will work differently in most cases. > ℹ️ > ℹ️ Please **get in touch with the 3rd party app vendors** regarding the migration procedure of the app data. --- ## Detailed process Review the diagram and detailed guide below to understand the use case better. ![image](media://d8cbbded-0aac-4fc3-9ad1-462c2b9a7e68) ** Setup** - Create a Jira Cloud [sandbox](https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/manage-product-sandboxes/). - Install the [Cloud Migration Tool](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1224900/configuration-manager-cloud-migration-tool?hosting=datacenter&tab=overview) on the Jira Server instance. - Install the [Configuration Manager for Jira Cloud](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211611/configuration-manager-for-jira-cmj?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) app on the sandbox and your Jira Cloud site. > ℹ️ Provide a paid [license ](/wiki/spaces/CMJC/pages/79462717)for Configuration Manager for Jira Cloud on the target Jira Cloud site. ** Phase 1: Copy data to sandbox** 1. **Sandbox:** Copy data from your production Jira Cloud site to the sandbox. [Learn more about copying data to sandbox](https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/manage-product-sandboxes/) **Phase 2**: **Move projects and issues to sandbox** 2. **Jira Server/DC:** Migrate the projects and issues from the Jira Server/DC instance to the sandbox with the Cloud Migration Tool following the process outlined [here](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMT/pages/197922405). **Phase 3: User acceptance testing on sandbox** 3. **Sandbox:** Get stakeholders involved in user acceptance testing to confirm the proposed changes are operating as expected. **Phase 4: Move projects and issues to Jira Cloud site** 4. **Jira Server/DC: **Migrate the projects and issues from the Jira Server instance to the target Jira Cloud site using the [Cloud Migration Tool](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMT/pages/197922405). 5. (optional) Retire the sandbox. # Related links Explore the other use cases for Configuration Manager for Jira Cloud: - [Move project from Cloud to Cloud](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMJ/pages/198181830) - [Move Projects from Cloud to Server/Data Center](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CMJ/pages/197956420)