XF 2.0 Importing IPB Community Version To Xenforo

[CrazyChef]

I've looked around and probably missed it, but I can't seem to find any info on importing my current forum files (IPB Community version) to a new Xenforo installation. I'm still waiting for it to be installed (paid for the service), so there's no big rush. Seeing as it's a new installation, I guess it's going to be XF2.0. If you can point me in the direction of a forum post/article, I will be forever in your debt.

Also, is XF2.0 backwards compatible with the 1.5 plug-ins (or whatever the correct Xenforo jargon is)?

Thanks!

 

[M@rc]

Tools -> Import External Data

XF 2 doesn't have a beta release yet so I doubt xF staff will set you up with xF 2 from the installation service.

 

[CrazyChef]

Cool, that'll work. Thanks!

 

[BoostN]

Also, is XF2.0 backwards compatible with the 1.5 plug-ins (or whatever the correct Xenforo jargon is)?

No, Add-On developers will have to rewrite the addons to work with the XF2 code base.

 

[Paul B]

I have just responded to your ticket.

A general import guide is here: https://xenforo.com/community/threads/importing-guidelines.25325/

You have mentioned that your site is the 'community version'.
Does that mean it is hosted by IPS?

If so, you will need to obtain the database and any server files (attachments, avatars, etc.) in order to be able to import into XF.

 

[CrazyChef]

Thank you, I just answered your email. Yes, it is hosted by IPS.