Step 1: Install the SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)
Download and install
Download and install SPMT using one of the links listed below.
| Public preview | First release | General Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Install here | Install here | Install here |
Before you begin
Before you begin using SPMT, review the required permissions, prerequisites, and endpoints.
| What | Description |
|---|---|
| Permissions required | Global or SharePoint Admin. To migrate at the organization-level, you must sign in as a Global or SharePoint admin in Microsoft 365. Site Admin. To migrate at the site collection level, you must be a site admin for that site collection. Learn more: Understanding permissions when using the SharePoint Migration Tool |
| Prerequisites and Endpoints | Review the SPMT system prerequisites and endpoints |
| SPMT Settings | Review SPMT settings to understand how settings can impact your migration |
Step 2: Scan and assess a SharePoint site (site migration only)
Note
Currently, the SharePoint Migration Tool is not available for users of Office 365 operated by 21Vianet in China.