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Asana Data Migration Checklist

Let’s outline and explain the detail of how to set up and run successful Asana data migration using Relokia’s Migration Wizard.

Asana Data Migration Checklist

What project management data can you import to Asana in a default migration?

EntityStatus in a default migration
Sections (task list)Available
Groups of tasks (the status of a task)Available
TasksAvailable
Task commentsAvailable
Created_at CommentPossible in a custom work
Comment authorPossible in a custom work
Task attachmentsAvailable
Task tagsAvailable
Task custom fieldsAvailable
Inline imagesPossible in a custom work
Task started atAvailable
Task due dateAvailable
Task completed at datePossible in a custom work
Task created at datePossible in a custom work
Task updated datePossible in a custom work
Subtasks (in the task)Available
UsersAvailable
*If some entities aren’t transferred in a Demo, are not listed here or have a status “Possible in a custom work,” contact us to find out more details on how to import those data to Asana.

There are two ways to import data to Asana:

To ensure you’re doing everything right, there are two separate lists for each Asana migration type.

One-by-one project migration to Asana

The bulk migration is a custom option, and it comes with a separate fee. To find out more about this migration flow and costs, contact our support team.

Step and detailsPriority
Create your account at app.relokia.comLow
Choose your Source project management system from a list and fill in the access credentials. The required information depends on the selected platforms.Low
Configure your Source connection and select a project you want to transfer.Low
Create agents on Asana.High
Create a project to which you’re going to import data and add agents to it.High

Create custom fields in Asana manually

  • if you want to migrate them to different spaces than they are on the Source,
  • if you have other options (e.g., for a dropdown field) or
  • if your field names in the Source differ from those you have in Asana.
High
Switch off notifications in Asana settings before running your Demo or Full. Each agent should turn off the notifications in their profiles.High
Select Asana as the Target and connect it to Migration Wizard. Sign in with your Asana account. Choose the Workspace and Project you want to import data in this test migration.Low
Specify what data entities you’d like to import: users and tasks along with comments, attachments, tags, and custom fields.Low
Match user profiles. If you have unassigned, deleted, or inactive users, choose a default user to map those records. When you’re done, click Save matching.Mid
Task mapping can be done for tasks and subtasks. Choose a custom field and click “Add the same field in Asana” – this custom field will appear at the bottom. When you’re done, hit “Save mapping.”Mid
Run a Demo and check the migration results. The reports show: migrated, skipped, and failed records – each has a list of records IDs in the Source and new IDs in Asana. To see the report, click on the button next to it.Low
Set up a Demo for each Source project you want to export data from.Mid
To edit any step of your Demo Migration settings, go to the left sidebar and click to get back to the settings.Low
Check the Important Migration Notes and proceed to payment.High
Start the Full Data Migration or schedule it for later.High

Bulk migration to Asana

Step and detailsPriority
Create your account at app.relokia.comLow
Choose your Source project management system from a list and fill in the access credentials. The required information depends on the selected platforms.Low
Configure your Source connection and select a project you want to transfer.Low
Create agents on Asana.High
Create a project to which you’re going to import data and add agents to it.High

Create custom fields in Asana manually

  • if you want to migrate them to different spaces than they are on the Source,
  • if you have other options (e.g., for a dropdown field) or
  • if your field names in the Source differ from those you have in Asana.
High
Switch off notifications in Asana settings before running your Demo or Full. Each agent should turn off the notifications in their profiles.High
Select Asana as the Target and connect it to Migration Wizard. Sign in with your Asana account. Choose the Workspace and Project you want to import data in this test migration.Low
Specify what data entities you’d like to import: users and tasks along with comments, attachments, tags, and custom fields.Low
Match user profiles. If you have unassigned, deleted, or inactive users, choose a default user to map those records. When you’re done, click Save matching.Mid
Task mapping can be done for tasks and subtasks. Choose a custom field and click “Add the same field in Asana” – this custom field will appear at the bottom. When you’re done, hit “Save mapping.”Mid
Set up a Demo for one Source project. Check the reports–they show migrated, skipped, and failed records–each has a list of records IDs in the Source and new IDs in Asana. To see the report, click on the button next to it.Mid
Provide the Relokia team with the list of projects that should be migrated. If you need to import all projects, let us know about that as well.High

Provide the Relokia team with the list of custom fields that should be migrated if not all of them are available in a default migration flow.

If you need to import all available custom fields, let us know about that as well.

High
  • If you haven’t got all agents added to Asana from the Source or
  • If your agents’ emails on Source and Asana differ,

you need to compile and send us a list that describes what Source agent should be matched to agent on Asana, i.e., agent’s name and email at the Source = agent’s name and email at Asana.

High

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How to find tasks in Asana by IDs?

    Copy a Source task ID and go to Asana. Open My tasks in the left sidebar and click on any task. Change the task ID in the URL.

  2. Does Demo have less functionality than Full Migration?

    The Demo is fully functional, so your data will be migrated in a Demo and Full equally.

    If you have some questions or got some inconsistency in the Demo — be sure to contact us for help.

  3. Can I change data during the Full Migration?

    Avoid doing any changes or alterations while your Full Migration is running because it will suspend your data migration and make the process of records transfer longer than expected.

  4. How much time will the Full Migration take?

    It can go from 20 minutes to a few days–the time of your Full Migration depends on:

    • Total number of records you want to import
    • API limits of the Source and Target platforms
    • Specifications of the API
    • Your Target platform

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