Week 1: trial run
Request an export from Slack, import it into an empty workspace. Check the result: channels, threads, files, mentions. If something's off, the trial run is discarded and repeated.
Week 2: parallel operation
Both systems run side by side. New channels only get created in EU Chat from now on. A note in the old channel points to the new location.
Week 3: moving habits over
The bigger effort is rarely technical. Integrations need to be reconnected, and everyone has to set up their notifications again. Plan half an hour per team for this.
Week 4: cutover
One last import catches up on the changes since the trial run. Set the old system to read-only rather than cancelling it straight away. Having access to the archive is reassuring.
What's meant to come across
- Channels and direct messages
- Threads with timestamp and author
- Files and attachments
- Members and roles
Status
In preparation. Which sources are planned for which product is listed on the One-click move page.
