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This version of GitHub Enterprise Server was discontinued on 2023-09-25. No patch releases will be made, even for critical security issues. For better performance, improved security, and new features, upgrade to the latest version of GitHub Enterprise Server. For help with the upgrade, contact GitHub Enterprise support.

Preparing to migrate with GitHub Enterprise Importer

You can prepare for your production migrations by making sure your user account has sufficient access and running trial migrations.

Managing access for GitHub Enterprise Importer

Before you use GitHub Enterprise Importer, make sure you have appropriate access to both the source and destination of your migration.

Granting the migrator role for GitHub Enterprise Importer

To allow someone who isn't an organization owner to run migrations, you can grant a person or team the migrator role.

Preparing to run a migration with GitHub Enterprise Importer

Before running a production migration, we strongly recommend you perform a trial run of the migration with these best practices.