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Last updated April 2026

Confluence
SharePoint
MIGRATION OVERVIEW

Why teams migrate from Confluence to SharePoint

The core problem
There is no native migration path from Confluence to SharePoint. Microsoft's SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) only supports SharePoint-to-SharePoint migrations, and Atlassian provides no built-in export wizard targeting SharePoint. The fundamental data model mismatch — Confluence's hierarchical wiki pages with inline macros and XHTML storage format versus SharePoint's site/library/modern-page architecture with CanvasContent1 JSON and web parts — means that custom transformation logic, third-party tools, or a managed migration partner is required to move content with any meaningful fidelity.
Why this matters for your migration
KEY CHALLENGES

What makes this migration complex

These are the architectural mismatches and technical hurdles specific to a Confluence to SharePoint migration.

Most Critical

Page Hierarchy Has No Equivalent

Confluence's native parent-child page tree has no direct counterpart in SharePoint, requiring third-party navigation solutions like WikiPakk or custom SPFx components to replicate the hierarchical browsing experience.

Blocks all downstream imports if mapped wrong

Macro-to-Web-Part Translation

Confluence macros (Code Block, Expand, Info/Warning panels, Children Display, Table of Contents) must be individually mapped to SharePoint web parts, and SharePoint Online's prohibition on nesting web parts breaks any macro that relies on nested content.

Authorship and Timestamps Are Read-Only

SharePoint's sitePage schema treats createdBy, createdDateTime, lastModifiedBy, and lastModifiedDateTime as read-only fields, so preserving original Confluence authorship and dates requires creating custom metadata columns.

Internal Link Rewriting Complexity

All internal Confluence page and attachment links reference Confluence-specific URL structures that must be programmatically rewritten to point to the corresponding SharePoint pages and document libraries post-migration.

Labels vs. Managed Metadata Mismatch

Confluence uses freeform labels for page categorization, while SharePoint relies on managed metadata term sets, content types, and enterprise keywords — requiring a deliberate taxonomy mapping strategy.

SharePoint Page Size Limit

Modern SharePoint pages have an approximately 2 MB limit for CanvasContent1, meaning very long Confluence pages with embedded comments, large tables, or many inline images can exceed this threshold and fail to create.

COMPLETE COVERAGE

Intelligent Human-Verified Data Mapping

Our migration engineer precisely maps every data point from Confluence to SharePoint, ensuring perfect continuity for your customer support operations.

Confluence
SharePoint
Spaces
Sites
Pages
Pages
Blog Posts
Pages
Attachments
Files (Documents)
Labels
Term Store (Taxonomy)
Space Permissions
Permissions
Content Restrictions
Permissions
Ancestors (Page Hierarchy)
Navigation Nodes
Page Templates
Site Templates
Groups
Site Groups
Tasks
Lists

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MIGRATION RISK ASSESSMENT

Every migration risk, already solved

Migration between platforms is full of edge cases. Our engineers have identified every risk from Confluence to SharePoint and built proven solutions for each one.

High complexity
  • Page Hierarchy (Parent-Child Tree)
    SharePoint has no native parent-child page tree, so replicating Confluence's hierarchical navigation requires third-party add-ons or custom development with no guaranteed parity.
    Solved
  • Macros
    Every Confluence macro type requires an individual mapping rule to a SharePoint web part, and many macros — especially those with nested content or interactive behavior — have no direct equivalent.
    Solved
  • Internal Links
    All internal page and attachment links must be rewritten from Confluence URL patterns to SharePoint URLs, and incomplete rewriting leaves broken links that are difficult to detect at scale.
    Solved
  • Permissions
    Confluence space-level and page-level restrictions tied to Atlassian accounts must be translated to SharePoint's Entra ID-based permissions model with a completely different inheritance structure.
    Solved
Custom engineering
  • Wiki Pages
    Page body content can be transformed from Confluence XHTML storage format to SharePoint CanvasContent1 JSON, but complex layouts, embedded macros, and very large pages risk silent content loss or creation failures.
    Handled
  • Labels and Metadata
    Confluence's freeform labels must be mapped to SharePoint's managed metadata or enterprise keywords, requiring upfront taxonomy planning to avoid losing categorization context.
    Handled
  • Blog Posts
    Confluence blog posts have no direct SharePoint equivalent and must be explicitly mapped to SharePoint news posts using the sitePage promotionKind property, requiring deliberate handling during migration.
    Handled
  • Authorship and Timestamps
    Original author and date information cannot be written to SharePoint's native read-only page metadata fields, so preserving this data requires creating and populating custom site columns.
    Handled
  • Comments
    Migrating inline and page-level comments can push SharePoint pages toward the ~2 MB size limit, and comment threading structures differ between the two platforms.
    Handled
Clean transfer
  • Attachments
    Attachments can be extracted via the Confluence REST API and uploaded to SharePoint document libraries or Site Assets with most tools supporting this workflow reliably.
    Clean
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CUSTOM MIGRATION

Fully customizable engineer-led migration

Tailor your migration from Confluence to SharePoint exactly to your needs with our flexible customization options. Our experts will configure the perfect migration plan for your business.

Migration Filters

Publication Status

Filter by published, draft, archived, or internal-only articles

Language & Locale

Migrate specific language versions or translations only

Category Selection

Select specific sections, folders, or categories to migrate

Time Range

Migrate articles created or updated within a specific period

Data Types

Articles & Content

Core help articles including HTML formatting and inline images

Categories & Hierarchy

Full folder structure with sections, sub-sections, and parent categories

Media & Attachments

All downloadable files, PDFs, and media assets embedded in articles

Tags & Metadata

SEO settings, search labels, author attribution, and article tags

ZERO DOWNTIME

Your timeline. Our engineers.

A dedicated engineer runs your migration, planned around your schedule and your data.

No babysitting a wizard. Avoid debugging errors yourself.

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Speed

The migration timeline depends on both our turnaround time and yours.

We can complete a migration in under a day when the accounts are connected and the sample migration is approved promptly.

Background Sync

We also support migrating the newest records first, so you can go live faster while the rest of the data is synced in the background.

Data Volume Impact

Larger data volumes may require longer migration windows.

Continuous Operation

Weekend migrations minimize disruption to your customer service operations.

MIGRATION TIMELINE

Your Confluence to SharePoint migration, step by step

See how long your migration will take from start to finish. Drag the slider to estimate based on your data volume.

How many records are you migrating?

<10K 50K 100K 250K 500K 1M 2M 5M 10M+
Checklist ~3 days
Sample 1 day
Review ~2 days
Full 2 days
Delta 1 day
Your team ClonePartner

Estimated total

~9 business days

1

Migration Checklist

1 day · ClonePartner ~2 days · Your team

We prepare the optimal data mapping as a shareable spreadsheet. Your team reviews, approves, and adds any customizations.

2

Sample Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We run a test migration with a representative sample of your data to verify mapping accuracy and identify any potential issues before the full run.

3

Review & Approve

~2 days · Your team

Your team reviews the sample migration results, confirms data accuracy and mapping, and gives the go-ahead for the full migration.

4

Full Migration

2 days · ClonePartner

We execute the complete migration of all your data to your new SharePoint, with real-time progress tracking and comprehensive logging.

5

Delta Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We capture and transfer any new data that was added or updated during the main migration to ensure no data is lost. This final sync keeps everything current.

Related Guides

Pros and cons of different migration options

Choosing the right approach is key because migrating from Confluence to SharePoint isn't just about moving data – it's about protecting your content and search visibility.

Feature / Criteria ClonePartner Automated Tools CSV Import In-house migration
Custom Scripting for complex data Engineers build & maintain No Manual Yes – but costly
Sandbox & Pilot Migrations Full sandbox + pilot plans Limited No Often Informal
Manual validation & reconciliation Automated + manual QA No Yes (Manual) Heavy manual effort
Backup & rollback plan Robust procedures No No Often incomplete
Handles automation and integrations Full support Partial No Possible but fragmented
Post-migration engineer support Dedicated engineers No No Limited content support
Adaptable to API changes Proactive adaptation No Manual fixes Slower response
Turnaround / publish predictability Predictable publish timelines Fast but brittle Slow and manual Often slower
Data Security & Compliance High – enterprise grade Medium (depends) Low (manual) Hidden gaps common
Pricing predictability Transparent & fixed Low (per-job) Low (manual hours) High/variable OPEX
End-to-end project management Full E2E delivery & PM No No Often partial
Business impact & opportunity cost No diversion of staff No No Diverts engineering

What does an Engineer-led migration mean anyway?

Speed & Accuracy: Our Blended Method

We blend automation (smart scripts, bulk APIs) with human expertise for speed without risk. Our engineers manually check every mapping, validation, and exception.

You get:

  1. Speed of automation for bulk record migration
  2. Precision of engineers verifying integrity and business logic
  3. Pilot migrations and sandbox testing to catch issues early
  4. Real-time validation reports and rollback readiness
Result: 50x faster migrations than manual imports — with near-zero error rates.

Handling the Tricky Tech and API Details

The Confluence and SharePoint APIs each behave differently, which is where our engineers shine. We build custom logic to handle the data quirks where generic tools typically break.

We handcraft API logic for:

  1. Field mapping and transformation
  2. Pagination, rate-limit handling, and throttling
  3. Preserving article history, media, and author metadata
  4. Syncing custom fields, categories, and tags without breaking structure
Our scripts: Natively retry failed calls, re-queue large attachments, and ensure data parity.

No Guesswork

We don't just promise smooth migrations—we measure and prove them. Every client receives a Migration Validation Report with all metrics.

Typical results across projects:

  1. 100% record-count parity between your Confluence data and SharePoint
  2. Zero downtime during staged cutovers
  3. 99.9% attachment integrity (verified via checksum)
  4. Full automation and preservation of all business rules
Our standard: Includes full SEO and category-structure preservation and 30 days of engineer-assigned support post go-live.

We Adapt to Your Setup (Not the Other Way Around)

No two teams configure Confluence or SharePoint exactly the same way—with unique content structures and data. We customize every migration script to fit your exact workflow, categories, and tags.

Our engineers adapt for:

  1. Custom fields, categories, and workflows
  2. Multi-brand or multi-language setups
  3. Historical imports and partial (date-based) migrations
  4. Integration re-mapping for search, chat, or feedback tools
The promise: If your data doesn't fit a standard template, we build one just for you.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Your customer data is precious. Our migration process maintains the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

SOC 2 Type II

Independently audited compliance with rigorous security standards

ISO 27001

Certified information security management system

GDPR

Full compliance with EU data protection regulations

HIPAA

Certified for handling protected health information

AES-256 Encryption

Bank-grade encryption for all stored credentials

Latest TLS

Secure transfer protocol for all data in transit

Role-Based Access

We follow role-based access control for every migration project

Scheduled Deletion

Automatic data purging after migration completion

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about migrating from Confluence to SharePoint. Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to our team.

Does the SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) support Confluence?
No. SPMT only supports SharePoint Server on-premises, file shares, and select cloud sources as migration sources. Migrating from Confluence requires third-party tools like WikiTraccs, Tzunami Deployer, or custom API scripts.
What happens to Confluence macros when migrating to SharePoint?
Most Confluence macros have no direct SharePoint equivalent because SharePoint uses web parts that cannot be nested. Tools like WikiTraccs apply hundreds of transformation rules — converting Code Block macros to Code Snippet web parts, Children Display to static link lists, and draw.io diagrams to images. Macros without a mapping become text placeholders.
What is the SharePoint page size limit for migrated Confluence pages?
SharePoint Online modern pages have a ~2 MB limit for page text content (the CanvasContent1 field). Very long Confluence pages — especially those with embedded comments or many inline images — can exceed this and fail to create during migration.
How do I preserve Confluence page hierarchy in SharePoint?
SharePoint has no native parent-child page tree. After migration, use a third-party SPFx solution like WikiPakk to add page tree navigation and breadcrumbs, or manually configure SharePoint site navigation to mirror your old Confluence structure.
Can I preserve Confluence authors and timestamps in SharePoint?
Only partially. The official sitePage schema exposes createdBy and lastModifiedBy as read-only fields, so exact preservation through Graph is not straightforward. The safer pattern is to store source author and source dates in custom SharePoint columns.
How long does the Confluence to SharePoint migration take?
Most migrations complete within 1–5 business days, depending on data volume and complexity. We provide a detailed timeline after the initial assessment and can often complete small migrations in under 24 hours.
Will my team lose access to Confluence during the migration?
No. Your source system remains fully operational throughout the entire migration. We run the migration in the background with zero downtime to your current operations.
Will there be downtime when migrating from Confluence to SharePoint?
No. Our migration process is designed for zero downtime. We use a staged approach with background sync and a fast cutover, ensuring no disruption to your live business operations.
How do I validate that everything migrated correctly?
Every client receives a Migration Validation Report with comprehensive metrics including record-count parity, attachment integrity verification via checksum, and full audit logs. We also offer unlimited sample migrations so you can verify before committing.
Do I need professional help for this migration?
While simple migrations can sometimes be handled in-house, professional help ensures zero data loss, proper field mapping, and preservation of relationships between records. Our engineer-led approach catches edge cases that automated tools miss.
Does ClonePartner provide guidance before committing?
Yes. We provide a free consultation and assessment. We'll review your data structure, discuss your requirements, and provide a detailed migration plan and fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.

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Attention to Detail

We meticulously handle every aspect of your migration, ensuring no data is lost during transfer and mapping every field correctly between platforms.

Custom Solutions

Every business is unique. We tailor your migration strategy to match your specific requirements, workflows, and data structures.

Security & Compliance

Your customer data is handled with enterprise-grade security protocols, ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and industry standards.