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From Meta’s Workplace to Pebb: A Smooth Shift with Single-Click Migration
From Meta’s Workplace to Pebb: A Smooth Shift with Single-Click Migration

This article will share how you can migrate your organization from Meta's Workplace

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In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate communication tools, change is the only constant. The latest shift? Meta’s Workplace has announced its shutdown, leaving many organizations scrambling to find a reliable alternative. But fear not, because Pebb is here to save the day with its innovative single-click migration feature.

The End of an Era: Meta’s Workplace Bids Farewell

Meta’s Workplace has been a significant player in the enterprise communication arena, offering companies a familiar, Facebook-like environment for collaboration and communication. However, with its impending shutdown, businesses that have come to rely on its features are now facing the daunting task of finding a new platform that meets their needs without causing major disruptions.

Single-Click Migration: Simplifying the Switch

One of the biggest concerns for any organization switching platforms is the migration process. Data transfer, user training, and maintaining productivity during the switch can be major headaches. Here at Pebb, we designed a single-click migration that addresses these concerns head-on.

  1. Effortless Data Transfer: With just one click, all your data from Meta’s Workplace—files, messages, and user information—is seamlessly transferred to your Pebb space. No need to worry about lost information or complex manual data transfers.

  2. Minimal Downtime: The migration process is designed to be swift, minimizing downtime and ensuring that your team can continue to work without significant interruptions.

  3. User-Friendly Interface: Pebb’s interface is intuitive and easy to use, reducing the learning curve for your team. Plus, with comprehensive support and training resources, your employees will quickly adapt to the new platform.

  4. Enhanced Features: Pebb not only replicates the functionalities of Meta’s Workplace but also introduces new features designed to boost productivity and collaboration.

Making the Switch

Transitioning from Meta’s Workplace to Pebb doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. With Pebb’s single-click migration, you can move your organization’s data and communications smoothly and efficiently. Embrace the change and explore the new possibilities that Pebb offers. Contact us today to begin the migration.

Workplace Guidelines

Download organization data to your device

To set up a download of your organization's data to a device:

  1. Click on Download Workplace data in your Admin Panel menu.

  2. Go to the Workplace data tab.

  3. Select the Download Workplace data option.

  4. Under Select Workplace data, use the drop-down lists to choose the file type, media quality, and date range for your download. Note: The higher the media quality, the larger the download file created, and vice versa.

  5. Use the check-boxes to select the data types to include in your download. Click Select all if you want to download everything that is currently available. Note: See the ‘Available data types’ section of this article for a complete list of available data types.

  6. Click Continue.

  7. Review the information presented in the Download data box that appears. Click Confirm to proceed or click Cancel to go back to the previous screen to make any changes.

  8. On the Workplace data tab, a Download in progress banner will appear at the top of the screen confirming that your export job has been submitted.

  9. Click on the Export jobs tab to view a list of your jobs.

  10. Click on the View files button next to an individual job to see a breakdown of progress and available files for download. You will also receive Workplace notifications about the progress of your export job.

  11. Data files are organized into Organization data and People data categories, and will each display a progress status:

    • You can download any files with a 'Complete' status by clicking Download. Note: For multiple file downloads, you’ll be given the option to download a single file at a time.

    • You can manually mark a file as 'Downloaded', to help you keep track of your progress.

    • Files with a 'Pending' status are still being processed, and the Download link will be unavailable.

  12. Once a job is marked as ‘Complete’ and ready for download, you can either:

    • a.) Manually download the files by clicking the Download link next to the job.

    • b.) Programmatically download the files: refer to the ‘Download organization data programmatically’ section of this article for further instructions on how to set this up.

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