# Server to cloud migration
### Ativo Programs server/data center to cloud migration
Ativo supports a migration of Ativo Programs data from Jira Server / Data Center to Jira Cloud.
You can use the [Jira Cloud Migration Assistant](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1222010/jira-cloud-migration-assistant?hosting=server\&tab=overview) to migrate Ativo Programs data.
### When migrate?
Migrate the Ativo Programs data ***after*** all Jira projects used in Ativo are migrated. (You can also include it in the last Jira project(s) migration run).
If you accidentally migrate Ativo Programs data before all Jira projects have been migrated, then you’ll need to do an additional migration run afterwards.
**WARNING** Do not run a migration of Ativo Programs data when you already started to make changes in Ativo on the cloud. The migration overwrites the configuration changes each time.
### How to migrate?
* Install Ativo Programs for Jira on the cloud instance.
* Open the [Jira Cloud Migration Assistant](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1222010/jira-cloud-migration-assistant?hosting=server\&tab=overview).
* Migrate all Jira projects used in Ativo
* Create a migration run of the Ativo Programs app data (you can include the Ativo data migration with a Jira project migration if you want)
* Upon successful migration, you will see an ‘INCOMPLETE’ status (see next section to complete the migration).
### Complete the migration
Ativo Programs migrates all configuration metadata, except for the *Ativo Programs admins* configuration.
To update the *Ativo Programs admins:*
* Go to **Jira settings > Manage Apps > Ativo Programs > Admins**
* **Remove** the entries
* Select the Ativo Programs **admin groups** and/or **users**
* Click **Save**
### In case of errors
Contact the [Ativo Programs support team](https://ativo.io/support/) in case of errors.
### FAQ
**What data is migrated during the app migration?**
All Ativo Programs configuration metadata is migrated, except for the *Ativo Programs admins* configuration.
Migrated data **includes**:
* Configuration of Teams, Programs and Periods (Program Increments)
* Capacity, Milestones, PI Objectives
* Ativo Programs application settings (See *Jira > Settings > Manage apps > Ativo Programs*)
Migrated data **excludes**:
* Actual Jira issues and other business data saved as a Jira ticket
* Ativo Programs admins configuration
**Can I run the Ativo Migration multiple times?**
Yes, but the Ativo Programs data on the cloud will be overwritten each time. Don’t run an Ativo Programs migration when you’ve already done changes on the cloud.
**Can I backup/import data?**
Yes, go to *Jira admin > Manage Apps > Ativo Programs > Import / export* .
Note: you can only import/export data on the same host. Importing data will overwrite all data.
**Where can I find more information on the Jira migration?**
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