Migrate from ‘Boss’ theme to BuddyBoss Platform

In this video we will do a live migration from Boss theme to our new BuddyBoss Platform, showing you every step required for a smooth transition. This tutorial is for customers who are already using the Boss theme.


Checklist

  • 2:58 – Backup your website!

  • 3:35 – Disable all unecessary plugins

  • 5:38 – Upload BuddyBoss Platform

  • 6:13 – Upload BuddyBoss Theme

  • 6:34 – Upload BuddyBoss Child Theme

  • 7:48 – Activate license key for BuddyBoss Theme

  • 9:18 – Enable Forums component

  • 10:10 – Fix Forums permalinks (no longer required)

  • 11:45 – Enable Media component

  • 12:05 – Run Media migration

  • 13:41 – Enable Network Search

  • 14:52 – Enable Follow and Likes

  • 17:12 – Enable Email Invites

  • 18:44 – Delete unused plugins and themes

  • 21:34 – Repair Data

  • 27:05 – Migrate/Test any custom development