Migrate

If you are interested in migrating to FusionAuth from an auth system other than FusionAuth, check out the Migration Guide.

To migrate from a self-hosted instance to FusionAuth Cloud:

Export your FusionAuth database to a file. When you run the pg_dump command, please use the following options: --format=c and --compress 9 to minimize the file size.
Encrypt the export file with a symmetric solution such as gpg.
Purchase a FusionAuth Cloud deployment that meets your needs. Select the version of FusionAuth that is the same as your local installation. You will be able to upgrade FusionAuth later; see Upgrading a Deployment for more.
Open a support ticket and provide the database export file, the version of PostgreSQL you are running, and the name of the new FusionAuth deployment.
Provide the password for the database export through another channel. You can mention the channel you'd prefer in the support ticket. Slack, email and a separate support ticket are all options.

Within 1-2 business days, we will upload your data to your FusionAuth Cloud deployment.

After your data is uploaded, upgrade your deployment to any subsequent FusionAuth version, if desired. See Upgrading a Deployment for more.

Done?	Task
	Confirmed running Postgres for local instance.
	Found FusionAuth version for local instance.
	Created a new deployment. Instructions: Creating a Deployment.
	Ensured the FusionAuth Cloud deployment and the local instance are running the same version of FusionAuth.
	Communicated the version of Postgres used in the export file.
	Encrypted the database export.
	Provided the decryption password via a separate communication channel.

Learn how to create a FusionAuth Cloud account.

Learn how to delete your FusionAuth Cloud account.

Learn about the account portal, where you can manage account data, deployments, and licenses.

Learn about the pros and cons of FusionAuth Cloud compared to self-hosted FusionAuth.