When setting up your migration with Migrationpro, one of the key steps is connecting your PrestaShop store using the Connector Bridge file.
If you prefer a visual explanation, you can simply follow along with the video below:
Fill the Source Store URL field and download the "Connector Bridge file" from the migration dashboard
2. Upload the "Connector Bridge file" to the PrestaShop store server
What You'll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
FileZilla Client (free FTP software) — or access to cPanel File Manager
Your FTP credentials (Host, Username, Password, Port) from your hosting provider
Where to find your FTP credentials: Log into your hosting panel (cPanel, Plesk, etc.) and go to Files → FTP Accounts. If you don't have an FTP account yet, create one there. You can also check the welcome email from your hosting provider — FTP details are usually included.
How to Connect via FileZilla
Open FileZilla and fill in the Quickconnect bar at the top:
Field | What to Enter |
Host | Your FTP host (e.g., ftp.yourdomain.com or server IP) |
Username | Your FTP username |
Password | Your FTP password |
Port | 21 (or 22 for SFTP) |
Click Quickconnect. Once connected:
Left panel = your computer (Local site)
Right panel = your server (Remote site)
In the right panel, navigate to your PrestaShop store's root folder (usually /public_html/ or /www/). You'll know you're in the right place if you see PrestaShop folders like modules/, themes/, classes/ and the main index.php file.
Unzip the downloaded file, then drag and drop the entire mp_connector folder from the left panel to the right panel in FileZilla (into your store's root folder).
If you have any problems using the mp_connector, read how you can fix this issue or contact our support team.
3. After the successful connection to the Source store, click the "Next configure your migration" button to proceed.
Our Migrationpro Support Team is here to help!
Feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or use the Live Chat available in the bottom-right corner of the page!
*When the mp_connector is uploaded to your web server, the migration tool gains permission to access and read data from your store.