Where do I get get the phpbb converter?

[Ogden2k]

I am seriously thinking about buying vBulletin. But I have phpBB right now for my forum. I was wondering, where do I get the converter? I have a lot of mods/hacks on my phpbb forum. I can remove the db addins from them and also the codes- if I need to to convert properly.

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[Cary]

You can get the converter from the Member's Area, which you'll have access to once you purchase vBulletin.

[Ogden2k]

Ok. Do you know the success rate on the converstion? This is the part I'm afraid of. I have about 1,000 posts from all the members, and I don't want to lose them all..

[Andy Z]

It should import fine. You should always backup your database before making changes to it (upgrading, converting, etc.) anyways, so if you have a backup/dump you won't lose anything if by some small cahnce soemthign goes wrong. If something does go wrong the vBulletin staff supports all official converters.

[Ogden2k]

Ok, good. I have my DB backed up in 2 or 3 places. ;)

[Cary]

What version of phpBB are you currently running?

[Ogden2k]

I have 2.0.4 with these mods:

Attachments
custom user titles
birthday
and some other misc mods that didn't require any DB alterations.

[Wayne Luke]

Unfortunately, our importers only handle default data. Any modifications to the database will not be carried over.