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:
To connect your PrestaShop store to Migrationpro, you need to upload the mp_connector file to your store's root folder:
Fill in the Source Store URL field in the Migrationpro dashboard and download the Connector Bridge file
Unzip the downloaded file and upload the entire
mp_connectorFolder to your PrestaShop store's root folder using FileZilla (free FTP software) or cPanel. Your FTP credentials (Host, Username, Password, Port) from your hosting provider.
Once uploaded, visit
your_store_url/mp_connector/connector.phpYou should see a "Connection succeeded" message
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) |
2. 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:
3. 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.
4. After the successful connection to the Source store, click the "Next: Configure your migration" button to proceed.
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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.