Migrating from Server to Cloud

This article covers the information needed to migrate app data from the Server to the Cloud.

1 What effect will migration have on my MultiExcerpt macros?
2 Do I need to perform any additional steps before migration?
3 Differences between Server and Cloud versions
4 Is it possible to convert my Confluence Server license to Confluence Cloud?
5 Problem reporting

What effect will migration have on my MultiExcerpt macros?

For most users, it won’t affect the macros at all. The Macro content is migrated automatically to migrate all other page content. However, there is no Cloud equivalent of the Server/Data Center macro for MultiExcerpt Enhanced Permissions, so you must consider your strategy for Cloud excerpting of restricted resources before you do this migration.

Do I need to perform any additional steps before migration?

No, update 5.6.10(or later) does not need additional ‘Prepare Migration’ steps. You can now follow the standard Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant (CCMA) process.

If you had previously done the ‘Prepare Migration’ action to prepare one or more spaces, you can continue migrating your instance to the Cloud without completing your MultiExcerpt migration or a rollback. MultiExcerpt Cloud will accept either unchanged Server markup or markup migrated to the Cloud using the pre-5.6.7 migration tools.

Differences between Server and Cloud versions

This section provides the differences between the app's Server/DC and Cloud versions. These differences include any server parameters not implemented in the cloud or functionalities that are only partially implemented or unavailable.

The following table provides the difference between the Server and Cloud versions:

Parameters/Features		Server	Cloud	Notes

Parameters/Features		Notes
Configuration	MultiExcerpt Configuration	Administrator Configuration is not available in the Cloud.
Configuration	MultiExcerpt Inline Comments	Administrator Configuration is not available in the Cloud.
Multiexcerpt Macro	Enable inline comments in MultiExcerpt-Include macros	This feature cannot be implemented due to the technical limitations of the Cloud.
Multiexcerpt Include Macro	Space With Excerpt	In the Cloud, the space name is displayed below the page name. Hence, this option is not available in the Cloud
	Enable inline comments from the MultiExcerpt macro	This feature cannot be implemented due to the technical limitations of the Cloud.
	Disable Caching	-
	Use MultiExcerpt-Include Page Context	-
	Fallback permission handling	This is a Cloud-only feature. For more information on this feature, click here.
	Variables	This is a Cloud-only feature. For more information on this feature, click here.
MultiExcerpt Enhanced Permissions macro		This is a Server only macro. For more information on this macro, click here. We have a ticket in our backlog for developing this feature in the Cloud.
MultiExcerpt Fast Excerpt (Inline)		These macros are not available on the Server. The cloud has two different page editors: the new editor and the legacy. Due to the rendering and performance issues, we have support for different macros in the cloud. You can choose the macros based on the editor you are working on. For more information, click here.
MultiExcerpt Fast Include (Inline)
MultiExcerpt Fast Excerpt (Block)
MultiExcerpt Fast Include (Block)

Is it possible to convert my Confluence Server license to Confluence Cloud?

Unfortunately, no. Server licenses are one-time purchases with optional maintenance, whereas Cloud purchases are recurring subscriptions. Existing Server app licenses cannot be transferred or credited to the Cloud. These are independent licenses that need to be paid for separately.

If you purchased your Confluence Server license directly via the Atlassian Marketplace, you may contact Atlassian Support to see if you are eligible for a refund.

Problem reporting

If you experience unexpected problems or behavioral changes, please get in touch with Help and open a ticket. This assists us in identifying and prioritizing fixes and improvements.