Migrate for AODocs is a tool that allows you to migrate files and folders into your AODocs libraries.

Migrate for AODocs administrators and Workspace admins must set up Migrate for AODocs before users can access and use it. Learn more: Administrators: Set up and manage Migrate for AODocs.

This article explains how to get started with Migrate for AODocs when the initial setup by administrators is complete.

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Link to access Migrate for AODocs 

Follow this link to access Migrate for AODocs: https://migration.aodocs.com

Access Migrate for AODocs for the first time

You must perform these extra setup steps the first time you use Migrate for AODocs:

• Grant permissions to access the Cloud API
• Install and activate Gateway if you're planning to run any of the following migration types:
  • File server
  • CSV
  • SharePoint on premise
  • Lotus Notes

Grant permissions

1. Access Migrate for AODocs and sign in.

2. Grant the permissions required to access Migrate for AODocs.

3. Grant the permissions required for the Cloud API.

Note: The Cloud API is needed so Migrate for AODocs can create documents. It accesses the migration spreadsheet that lists your documents and it connects Migrate for AODocs to AODocs.

4. If required, change the domain to which you'll migrate your documents: press your avatar and select the required domain. 

Note: When you access Migrate for AODocs for the first time, your default domain is selected. When you access Migrate for AODocs subsequently, the last domain you used is selected.

The welcome page opens.

All users can access the quick options: 

Users with migration accounts also have access to the advanced options (learn more: Add migration accounts): 

	Use this option to run any migration type. Note: Depending on which migration type you choose, you may need to install Gateway.  You'll extract a summary of your migration before running it, so you can benefit from all Migrate for AODocs features, such as editing and adding metadata (properties).  Learn more: Run your migrations in advanced mode.
	Use this option to open the advanced export screen in Bulk Updater where you can export and update properties in your AODocs documents. Your domain is selected by default. Configure the advanced export and update options. Learn more: Configure and run an advanced export in Bulk Updater.

Tip: To return to the welcome page when you've selected a mode, press Migrate for AODocs in the top left of the screen. 

Install Gateway

You must install Gateway to run any of the following migration types: 

• File server
• CSV
• SharePoint on premise
• Lotus Notes

Important: These migration types are grayed out (unavailable) until you install Gateway.

Learn more: Basic definitions: Gateway

1. If you don't have the Java Development Kit installed, follow this link to install it.

Important: You must install Java Development kit version 11, not a higher version. Make sure you change the default selection when you choose the version to install. 

2. Press the Connect Gateway button at the top of the screen. The Gateway Management pop-up opens.

3. Migrate for AODocs recognises your operating system. You can select a different operating system if required. 

Note: The option Java is for troubleshooting purposes. Don't select this option under normal circumstances. 

4. Press the download button file. An executable file downloads onto your device. 

5. If you're using Windows: open your file browser and run the executable file. The terminal window opens.

If you're using Mac or Linux:

• Open a terminal window and navigate to the folder where the executable file is located – for example, if your file is in the downloads folder, run the command: cd downloads
• Run the command: chmod +x manager_gateway-manager-mac
• Open your file browser and run the executable file.

Note: If your antivirus software prevents you from running executable files, you can run the Gateway from a terminal window.

6. Press Synchronize in the Gateway management pop-up.

7. A sign in prompt opens. Sign in to your account and grant the required permissions. 

Note: You must leave the terminal window open during your migrations. If you close it, Gateway stops and any migrations in progress are interrupted. To resume the migrations, you must synchronize Gateway again.

When the process is complete, the Gateway information pop-up displays details about your Gateway connection.

8. Press Close.

Tip: You can press Stop to stop checking for pending migrations every 10 seconds. You may want to do this in order to change the workspace without stopping Gateway.

Learn more: What next?

Check the status of Gateway

Press the Gateway button at any time to see the status of Gateway:

When the Gateway is outdated or is not synchronized with the current context (for example, if you changed the workspace without stopping Gateway), when you press the Gateway button, the Gateway information pop-up appears with an explanation. Press Synchronize.

Workaround: Run the Gateway from a terminal window

Some antiviruse software prevents you from running executable files. In this case, when you have downloaded the Gateway executable file:

1. Open a terminal window and navigate to the folder where the JAR file is located. For example, if your file is in the downloads folder, run the command: cd downloads

2. Run this command:

java -jar gateway_x.x.jar

where gateway_x.x is the name of the file you downloaded.

What next?

The setup is complete and you’re now ready to run your migrations! Learn more:

• Run your migrations in quick mode
• Run your migrations in advanced mode

Sign out of Migrate for AODocs and Gateway

To sign out of both Migrate for AODocs and Gateway, select your avatar in the top right corner of the screen and select Sign out. You are signed out immediately.