Trello Server to Cloud Migration – Best Approach and Data Handling?

Duprex Peptide

I’m planning to migrate from a self-hosted/on-premise setup to Trello Cloud, and I’d appreciate guidance from anyone who has experience with this.

Current setup:

• Hosting type: Server / Self-hosted
• Number of users: (approx.)
• Number of boards: (approx.)
• Power-Ups in use: (list important ones)

Goals:

• Migrate all boards, lists, cards, attachments, and activity history
• Ensure minimal downtime during migration
• Maintain team structure and permissions
• Reconfigure or replace Power-Ups if needed

Questions:

1. What is the best way to migrate Trello data to Cloud?
2. Are there any official tools or recommended methods for migration?
3. How can I handle Power-Ups during migration?
4. What are common issues or data loss risks?
5. Any tips to reduce downtime or ensure a smooth transition?

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Thanks!

Rishabh S

Hi  @Duprex Peptide ,
Hope you are doing well,
Welcome to the community!!

Since Trello doesn't have a dedicated "Migration Assistant" like Jira or Confluence, here are some tips for handling this.

1. For a larger number of boards, you’ll likely want to use the Trello REST API to automate the process of creating cards and boards.

• To import data into Trello, you can explore some power-ups that can handle this, as Trello does not support importing files to create cards natively.

2. Handling Power-Ups: Power-Ups won't migrate automatically. You’ll need to:

• Check the Trello Power-Up Directory to ensure your essential ones are available in the cloud.

• Manually re-enable and re-configure them on your new boards once the data is moved.

3. Risks

• While card comments migrate well via API/tools, the "system" history usually starts fresh on the new board.
• If your self-hosted setup uses local storage for files, you'll need to upload those to Trello cards.