Change is a part of growth, and when it comes to digital platforms, transitions are inevitable. If you're currently using Workplace from Meta, you’ve likely heard about its upcoming shutdown. While this might seem like a disruption, it’s actually an opportunity to move to a more comprehensive platform—without losing your valuable data.
Switching platforms can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent years documenting conversations, collaborations, and shared knowledge. But with the right platform, you can transition smoothly while keeping all your important data intact.
Why migration from Workplace matters
Your Workplace account is a dynamic digital space filled with conversations, shared knowledge, and important interactions. Simply moving to a new platform without migrating this data would mean losing years of effort, insights, and institutional memory.
Migrating data ensures that employees can pick up where they left off, maintain context in discussions, and access previous conversations without interruption. In other words, a successful migration helps maintain productivity and keeps everyone connected without causing delays and frustration.
What data can be migrated to Zoho Connect?
Here’s what you can take with you to Zoho Connect:
Feature | Workplace from Meta | Zoho Connect |
Users and Profiles | Users and Profile fields | Users and People |
Groups and Memberships | Groups with admins, roles,moderators, members and dynamic memberships. | Groups with admins, roles, moderators, members and memberships. |
Communication channels | Posts, reactions, comments, and chats | Posts, reactions, comments, and chats |
Events and Recognition | Events and Badges | Events and Badges |
Knowledge Management | Knowledge library | Manuals |
Files and attachments | Metadata, attachments, files, photos, and videos | Metadata, attachments, files, photos, and videos |
Users, groups, and profiles
Your company’s structure and hierarchy will remain intact, as you can carry over:
User profiles: Migrate employee details, such as names, email addresses, designations, departments, and reporting structures.
Groups: All project-specific workspaces, interest-based groups, and internal communities are transferred.
Roles and permissions: Employee roles at group levels—admins, moderators, and members—stay the same.
Employees don’t have to worry about manually setting up their profiles again or rejoining groups. Everything stays as it was, so they can focus on higher-level tasks.
Chats and conversations
From quick clarifications to strategic discussions, every message exchanged plays a role in decision-making and collaboration. With Zoho Connect, you can migrate:
One-on-one chats: Private messages between employees are preserved, ensuring that important conversations remain accessible.
Group chats: Discussions within departments, teams, or cross-functional groups are carried over, so no context is lost.
This means employees can revisit discussions, follow up on past conversations, and continue collaborations without missing a beat.
Files and documents
Workplace from Meta likely served as your repository for documents, proposals, marketing plans, and internal guidelines. Losing these files could disrupt operations, so Zoho Connect preserves your metadata, attachments, files, photos, and videos.
Attachments are retained: Files shared within chats or group discussions are linked to the original conversations for easy retrieval.
Knowledge remains intact: Business-critical files, including policy documents, training materials, and strategic reports, are safely migrated.
Employees won’t have to waste time searching for important files or recreating documents—they’ll have everything they need from day one.
Posts, comments, and reactions
Internal communication is vital to an organization’s success. With Zoho Connect, you can migrate:
Posts: Company updates, discussions, and shared insights.
Comments: Employee interactions on posts
Reactions: Likes and other reactions
This ensures that employees can still refer to old posts, follow up on discussions, and maintain continuity in company-wide conversations.
Events and badges
Company events and employee recognition play a key role in building a strong workplace culture. With Zoho Connect, you can carry over:
Scheduled events: Meetings, training sessions, and company-wide events are automatically rescheduled and updated in the Zoho Calendar on Connect, ensuring a smooth coordination without disrupting plans or schedules.
Badges and recognitions: Employee achievements and awards will continue to be recognized.
Your milestones, celebrations, and achievements remain part of your company’s journey.
Moving forward with Zoho Connect
Migration isn’t just about moving your data; it’s about upgrading your way of working. While Workplace from Meta primarily focused on communication, Zoho Connect acts as a complete employee experience platform. From collaboration and productivity to engagement and customization, Zoho Connect ensures your organization has everything it needs to thrive.
Here's what you get when you migrate to Zoho Connect:
An impactful employee experience
Zoho Connect isn’t just about features—it’s about creating an engaging work environment. The platform facilitates intuitive collaboration and ensures employees stay informed, involved, and motivated.
Seamless integration with Zoho apps
Zoho Connect integrates effortlessly with Zoho apps, like Zoho Cliq, Zoho Calendar, and Zoho People. Whether you're bringing your entire workforce together, boosting engagement, or streamlining collaboration, everything you need is available in one unified platform.
Smarter project and task management
Zoho Connect provides structured workflows, task automation, and visual boards to ensure smooth collaboration and greater productivity.
AI-powered features for smarter workflows
Leverage AI to gain deeper insights and enhance workplace efficiency. With features like sentiment analysis, generative AI, keyword extraction, and automated summaries, Zoho Connect helps you make informed decisions while keeping conversations and content easily accessible.
Custom apps for tailored business needs
Every organization is unique, and so are its needs. Zoho Connect integrates with Zoho Creator, allowing you to build custom apps without extensive coding easily. Whether you need a specialized workflow, approval process, or data tracker, you can create your ideal solution.
Advanced communication tools
Zoho Connect supports multiple communication modes, including chat, forums, town halls, and live broadcasts, making internal communication more effective and interactive.
Security and scalability
Built for businesses of all sizes, Zoho Connect offers enterprise-grade security with robust encryption, access controls, and compliance support. Whether you’re a growing startup or a global enterprise, the platform scales to meet your needs.
Dedicated support every step of the way
Migration can feel complex, but with Zoho Connect, you’re never alone. Our dedicated support team ensures a smooth transition, helping you set up and optimize your workspace for maximum efficiency. Need help? Reach out to us at support@zohoconnect.com.
Make the move without losing what matters
Change doesn’t have to be disruptive. Move forward confidently, knowing that every conversation, file, and interaction will transition securely. Upgrade to a platform that not only preserves what you’ve built but enhances how you work.
Switch to Zoho Connect today and bring your workplace data with you.
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