Key things to know about the classic Sites migration
After January 2023, classic Sites will no longer be editable and we will attempt to automigrate all sites to the new experience
Key milestones
Critical actions to take
Complete the critical actions listed below as soon as possible. If you are unable to complete these, Google will action them for you in line with the timings of each key milestone listed on the right:
Classic Sites Manager is a purpose-built console designed to help admins and users throughout the migration process. It allows users to review the status of their sites and delete, archive or convert each one from a central point.
If you prefer to manage your organization’s migration yourself, you can follow the instructions on the next page.
Or, to allow site owners to manage the migration, let them know your migration timeline and then provide instructions on how they can use the console to migrate their sites.
August 2020 �New Sites becomes the default option
May 2021 �Turned off new site creation in classic Sites
January 30, 2023 �Begin turning off editing of existing classic Sites
After January 30, 2023 �Begin converting all remaining classic Sites to new Sites drafts for site owners to review and publish as well as export static archives to Takeout
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Review all classic Sites and determine a plan for each
Use the Classic Sites Manager to determine which sites need to be converted and which can be deleted or archived.
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Using Classic Sites Manager for your migration
Tip: Data from the Classic Sites Manager can be exported if you prefer to create a project plan in Sheets.
Tip: If you want a static archived copy of your sites, simply select the sites and select Download
Tip: To help determine which sites may no longer be needed, apply a filter to only show sites that were last viewed, or last edited by a specific date.
Delete or export inactive sites
For the sites you want to delete, you can:
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Tip: If a site doesn’t have an owner, click Assign owner to select one.
Tip: Email the owner of selected sites to keep them updated on the migration.
Tip: Email site owners to provide regular updates as needed.
Tip: To convert existing sites, select the site and click Start conversion. You will receive an email once a draft is ready to review.
Note:
Before publishing, ensure site owners are comfortable that the new site meets design and functionality expectations.
Convert or rebuild sites
For the sites you wish to keep, you can:
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