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This article describes how to migrate Mozilla Suite/SeaMonkey 1.x or Thunderbird profiles to SeaMonkey 2.

• To migrate from Mozilla Suite/SeaMonkey 1.x to Thunderbird, see Migrate from Mozilla Suite or Netscape to Thunderbird

SeaMonkey 2 profile migration

SeaMonkey 2 uses a different profile system from Mozilla Suite/SeaMonkey 1.x. The first time you run it, SeaMonkey 2 will create a "default" profile and will offer to migrate profile data and settings from an existing Netscape 6/7, Mozilla Suite 1.x, SeaMonkey 1.x or Thunderbird profile, via the "Import Wizard". (Migrating data from Firefox is not currently an option.) You can also relaunch the Import Wizard at a later date, using the -migration command line argument to migrate the profile data you wish to use with your SeaMonkey 2 "default" profile. [1]

Manual migration

If you bypassed the original profile migration, or if it didn't work, or if you have additional SeaMonkey 1.x/Mozilla Suite/Thunderbird profiles to migrate, do the following:

1. Completely close all Mozilla applications and make sure no instances are still running (including Quick Launch). [2]
2. Create a new SeaMonkey 2 profile using the Profile Manager (accessible from within SeaMonkey 2 via "Tools -> Switch Profile... -> Manage Profiles...") and make a note of the exact name of the new profile. (Profile names are case sensitive).
3. After creating the new SeaMonkey 2 profile, close the Profile Manager and completely close SeaMonkey 2 (if open).
4. Start SeaMonkey 2 with the -P "new profile" -migration command line arguments. How you do that depends on your operating system. In all cases, substitute the actual name of the new SeaMonkey 2.0 profile, in quotes.

On Windows

If the SeaMonkey 2 installation directory location is C:\Program Files\SeaMonkey, enter the following command, including quotes, via "Start -> Run", from the Windows 7/Vista search box at the bottom of the Start menu, or by entering the command in the Target field of a shortcut to the profile):

"C:\Program Files\SeaMonkey\seamonkey.exe" -P "new profile" -migration

Substitute your SeaMonkey 2 "installation directory" location (if different) and the name of your new SeaMonkey 2 profile, in quotes.

On Linux

You would use this code on Linux: [3]

seamonkey -P "new profile" -migration

Substitute in quotes the name of the new SeaMonkey 2 profile.

Import Wizard

The SeaMonkey 2 Import Wizard will then open, offering to migrate your data from Netscape 6/7, Mozilla Suite 1.x, SeaMonkey 1.x or Thunderbird.

Import Settings and Data

You can choose which type of profile you wish to migrate or you can bypass profile migration and not import anything.

Select Profile

You will be asked to select the profile you wish to migrate to SeaMonkey 2.

Home Page Selection

You can select the same home page you used in the profile you are migrating or you can choose the default SeaMonkey Home Page.

Importing

Once you have completed your selections, profile migration will start and you will be shown a list of the data and settings that are being imported.

See also

• Installing SeaMonkey
• Transferring data to a new profile - SeaMonkey

External links

SeaMonkey:New for 2.0 Profile Migration - MozillaWiki