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Frequently asked questions about migrating Refined for Confluence from Server/Data Center (DC) to Cloud.

General

 I'm on Server – how are my Refined sites affected by the end of life of Atlassian Server?

You can still use our Server apps. However, we don’t publish any new versions and we don’t offer support or maintenance. We encourage our Server customers to migrate to Data Center or to Cloud instead, where we continue to release updates and offer support.

 I'm on Server. Should I migrate to Cloud or to Data Center?

There are pros and cons to each migration path, and which route you take depends on your unique organizational needs. Companies with a large user base, a complex, multi-instance deployment, and rigorous security or data-protection requirements may find a natural home in Data Center. Cloud may appeal to those seeking a low-maintenance, automatically updating option that emphasizes flexibility.

 How long will it take to migrate?

It will require some preparation to make sure the migration goes smoothly. How long this takes depends on your specific setup. Then, it’s easy to migrate your sites one by one using our migration assistant.

 I'm using another theming/site-building app on Confluence Server, can I migrate my themes/sites to Refined on Cloud?

We don’t offer migration paths for other apps.

Functionalities and features

 Will my site structures and layouts carry over from Server/DC to Cloud?

Yes: read our in-depth preparation guide and migration guide.

 Will my themes migrate from Server/DC to Cloud?

Themes aren’t migrated from Server/DC to Cloud. However, it's easy to recreate themes on cloud and apply them to Refined sites, as our Theme Editor works the same on Cloud as it does on Server/DC.

 Does the app work the same on Cloud as on Server/DC?

Generally, our Cloud apps offer the same or similar features as their Server/DC counterparts. There are, however, some key differences. Learn more in the setup and feature comparison

 Are my third party apps compatible with Refined on Cloud?

We support a number of third party apps. However, some macros created by third party apps may not show on Refined sites. Because Refined Cloud works as a site builder parallel to native Confluence, native Confluence isn't changed by Refined Sites. Therefore:

  • Refined Sites doesn’t impact third party apps that provide functionalities in native Confluence such as apps for document management. However, it might impact apps that provide functionalities on Confluence pages such as macros. If you use any critical third party macros on Server/DC and need help transitioning to Cloud, please reach out to us: request migration assistance

 I use Refined for Confluence Server/DC, will my page links in Confluence still work after migration?

The links on your Confluence pages that direct the reader to another Confluence page will still work. Keep in mind though that the relevant spaces need to be added to your Refined site. If you don’t add the spaces to the site, the links will point to native Confluence instead. If you experience issues please contact our support team.

 We have a custom domain on our Server/DC instance, can we use the same domain on Cloud?

Just as with Refined for Server/DC, Refined Sites for Cloud allows you to add a custom domain. You can use the domain you had for your Server/DC site on your Cloud site. The server URL format is automatically converted to the new Cloud URL format.

For more information about Cloud features and functionalities, see the app documentation and FAQ.

Data & security

 Can I control where my data is stored on Cloud?

The data we store is hosted in the US by default. We offer the option to migrate your Refined data to the EU. Read more about data residency.

 What security features are in place to protect my data on Cloud?

We are an Atlassian Cloud Security Participant and adhere to Atlassian's security requirements for Cloud applications. Note that we don’t store login credentials or any sensitive user data for Confluence or Jira on our servers.

For more information, read our our Cloud data storage practices documentation. For security-related inquiries, please reach out to our support team. Ask us about privacy and security

 Where will my data be stored on Cloud?

Your Atlassian content, such as Confluence pages or JSM requests, is still stored only in Atlassian. Refined Sites fetches this information but does not store or cache it.

The Refined Sites data, such as your theme or the navigation structure, is stored within Refined Sites. Read more about what we store and don’t store in the data storage documentation.

For more information about Cloud data and security, see the app documentation.

Pricing & licensing

 How much does Refined Sites for Confluence Cloud cost?

For detailed pricing information, see refined.com/pricing.

 Can I transfer my Server/DC license to Cloud?

This isn’t possible, because they’re two separate licenses. You can read more about this in Atlassian’s documentation.

 While I migrate, do I have to pay for Refined apps on Server/DC and on Cloud at the same time?

We have opted in for Atlassian’s dual licensing and loyalty discount programs for all our eligible Server/DC apps. Atlassian applies these discounts during the quoting process for migrating customers who meet the eligibility criteria.

 Can I get an extended evaluation license for Refined?

In general, Cloud apps have a 30 days trial period. You can evaluate Refined apps from the Marketplace for a longer time, if needed. Atlassian manages licenses and trial extensions of Marketplace apps: raise a ticket with Atlassian support to request an extension.

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