How To Migrate My OpenCart Store

OpenCart migrations need the main store files, image folders, database, extension files, and both front-end and admin configuration paths. Newer OpenCart installs may also use a storage directory outside the web root that must be moved with the site.

OpenCart Migration Steps

• Detect OpenCart version and confirm destination PHP, MySQL or MariaDB, and extension compatibility.
• Move files, images, storage directory, downloads, modifications, extensions, and database.
• Update config.php and admin/config.php paths, URLs, and database credentials.
• Test admin login, category pages, product pages, cart, checkout, payment callbacks, order email, and SEO URLs.

Common OpenCart Blockers

Missing storage paths, incorrect permissions, stale modification caches, old extensions, and hard-coded URLs are the usual blockers. Migration Monkey should warn when the detected route needs manual review before final cutover.

Use Migration Monkey

Start with the source install folder, let the estimator identify OpenCart, then move the payload directly between endpoints while the control plane tracks logs, warnings, and verification.