Convert from PHPBB to SMF

[tomtucka]

Hello,

So I have been using phpbb for a forum software and i just hate it smf is way better and id like to migrate everything over, This induces:

Users and there accounts (passwords etc)
All topics


Is this possible, I'm no guru at this stuff so could someone help me do this?

Much appreciated
Tom

[margarett]

Hi Tom, and welcome to sm.org

Converters do exist for several phpBB versions and we have successfully converted a bunch of forums over the years

That being said:
- There is yet no converter for phpBB 3.1
- Unfortunately the conversion is (almost) never a straightforward process, it's just a complicated "beast"...
- Depending on the version you're using, it is possible that passwords aren't recognized by SMF
- We'll do our best to help you

Please have a look at Converting to SMF for a start, let us know which version you are using and let's move from there