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What is the mp_connector? How to Download, Install, and Locate It?

Learn what the Migrationpro mp_connector is, how to install it on your store's root folder, and where to find the root folder for WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, and CS-Cart.

The mp_connector is a small package that connects Migrationpro to your open-source store. It consists of a folder called mp_connector with a connector.php file inside. Once uploaded to your store's root folder, it gives Migrationpro read-only access to your store data for migration.


How to Install the mp_connector:

  1. Download the mp_connector package from your migration tool.

  2. Unzip the package

  3. Upload the entire mp_connector folder (not just the file inside) to your store's root folder using FileZilla or cPanel

⚠️ By uploading the mp_connector, you are permitting Migrationpro to read data from your store. No data is modified or deleted.


Where is the Root Folder?

The root folder is the main directory of your store, it's the folder that contains the index.php file. Here's where to find it for common platforms:

  1. WooCommerce:

2. Magento 1:

3. Magento 2:


4. PrestaShop:

5. OpenCart:

6. CS-Cart:

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