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Copy structure and content - Workflows

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Copying workflows makes them available on the destination site. Review the general information section of this article to ensure that the type of workflow you want to copy is supported.

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Prerequisites

Note: Site collection admin permissions are required even if you have higher admin privileges like SharePoint admin or Global admin permissions. For more information, see Administrative permissions.

How-to

  1. Click Copy.
  2. Select Copy structure and content.
  3. Add your source credentials. 
  4. Click Connect.
  5. Select your source. 
  6. Click Next.
  7. Add your destination credentials.
  8. Click Connect.
  9. Select your destination. 
  10. Click Next.
  11. Select Workflows Workflows icon from the list of Site Objects. 
  12. Select the workflow(s) you want to copy from the source.
  13. Drag and drop it into the destination or click Start copy button in the bottom right corner. See Copy Options if you need to apply specific parameters.
  14. Once the action is completed, the migration report will show any successes, warnings, or errors. For more information, see Migration report.

General information on copying workflows

  • You can copy reusable workflows and site workflows.
  • List workflows and content type workflows are copied when you copy their associated list or content type.
  • Your workflows are automatically deactivated during the migration and reactivated when the migration is completed.
  • The only supported workflows are the built-in SharePoint workflows, the ones created with SharePoint Designer, and Nintex Workflows.
  • SharePoint 2013 workflows migrated to 2013, 2016, 2019, and M365 will work at your destination.
  • ShareGate Desktop supports full migration of Nintex Workflows on-premises to on-premises SharePoint versions (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019), full migration of Nintex Workflows M365 to M365, and will support incrementally all the migration from on-premises to M365. For more information, see Nintex FAQ.

Note: The migration of Sharepoint 2010 Workflows has been retired by Microsoft. Learn more. 

Limitations

The only supported workflows are the built-in SharePoint workflows, those created with SharePoint Designer, and Nintex Workflows.

  • Globally Resuable Workflows are not supported.
  • 2010 workflows are not supported in Microsoft 365.
  • Visual Studio custom workflows, workflow actions, and workflow templates are not currently supported.

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